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Article: Great shakes: famous people with Parkinson disease.(Original Article)
- Article from:
- Southern Medical Journal
- Article date:
- December 1, 2004
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Abstract: James Parkinson is credited with the first complete clinical description of the syndrome attributed to his name, Parkinson disease. It is recognized as the first syndrome defined after neurology became a specialty. Descriptions of Parkinson features are rare in antiquity, and famous people with this disorder have not been found before the 1800s. During the 20th century, more and more famous people appear to be afflicted with Parkinson, and this article reviews some of those who have withstood the "test of Time magazine," and examines some of the reasons why the syndrome is a relatively recent disorder.
Key Words: famous people, history, Parkinson ...