A comparative analysis of how Michael J. Fox and Muhammad Ali changed the world’s views on Parkinson’s disease

A comparative analysis of how Michael J. Fox and Muhammad Ali changed the world’s views on Parkinson’s disease Review (660) Total Article Views Authors: Mobin A Published Date December 2011 Volume 2011:1 Pages 1 - 4 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/JPRLS.S37040 Ahmad Mobin Department of Health Studies, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Abstract: Parkinson’s disease is a disabling neurodegenerative disease that affects more than 6.3 million individuals in the world, including 1.5 million Americans and more than 100,000 Canadians. The incidence of Parkinson’s disease increases with age, and its prevalence is expected to double by 2030. The main motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease include resting tremor, bradykinesia, rigidity, postural instability, loss of balance and difficulty walking. Though there is no cure for Parkinson’s disease, current therapies focus on improving the symptoms of this debilitating condition. Much needs to be done to promote public awareness of this condition. This review will briefly discuss the impact that Michael J. Fox and Muhammad Ali had on the world’s view of Parkinson’s disease. Post to: Cannotea Citeulike Del.icio.us Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Readers of this article also read: Gamma knife radiosurgery for uveal melanoma ineligible for brachytherapy by the Collaborative Ocular Melanoma Study criteria Bone resorption in incompletely impacted mandibular third molars and acute pericoronitis The cognitive basis of diglossia in Arabic: Evidence from a repetition priming study within and between languages Lyme disease: the next decade Fungus-mediated biological synthesis of gold nanoparticles: potential in detection of liver cancer Role of L-asparaginase in acute lymphoblastic leukemia: focus on adult patients Stem cells and regenerative therapies for Parkinson’s disease Clinical & Neuropsychological profile in patients with Parkinson’s disease and Parkinson’s Plus syndromes: study from a tertiary care referral centre in a developing country Depression in Parkinson’s disease Effects of deep brain stimulation amplitude on motor performance in Parkinson’s disease