One such disease is Parkinson's disease, or PD. READ MORE:* Billy Connolly opens up about Parkinson's disease* Parkinson's diagnosis for Chase UK star* Living well with Parkinson's proves possible* Parkinson's at 42: Auckland florist who thought her 'life was over' refuses to let disease break her* Old-school dance classes 'free' Parkinson's patients* Battling Parkinson's disease with exerciseKatarzyna Bialasiewicz The number of New Zealanders with Parkinson's Disease has steadily risen from approximately 7300 in 2006 to 10,700 in 2017 – and is expected to double in the next 25 years. 123rf Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease. * Monoamine oxidase B inhibitors – Again, this group tends to be used early on, to delay the need for levodopa. As the disease progresses and perhaps starts to impact more on quality of life, co-existing depression and anxiety are commonplace, and entirely understandable.

Source: Stuff December 02, 2019 16:01 UTC