Parkinson's Disease and the Basal Ganglia

Parkinson's Disease affects 1 out of 100 seniors, leading to debilitating motor problems that make life difficult for both the seniors and their caregivers. How does damage to the basal ganglia, an area of the brain, cause symptoms such as slowed movement, muscle rigidity, and resting tremors? Find out the reason and other information about Parkinson's Disease in this episode of Medicurio.

Medicurio's goal is to give the public a general understanding about the mechanism and symptoms of various diseases. Many of these diseases are so complex that it would take hours to explain, so these videos are definitely not completely comprehensive. Good websites to check out for those who want to learn more, or are interested in supporting organizations that fight Parkinson's:

Nonprofits that support Parkinson's Disease:
...and many more!

[Medicurio]

A big thank you to everyone who watched my first video! I was pleasantly surprised at all the support I got from both the Reddit and YouTube community. Many of you have told me to get a better microphone, so hopefully this video's sound is an improvement from the last one. Once again, thanks everyone for the support!

[SasukeUchiha-eogg]

This is literally the first video that really helped me understand the communication within the brain structures themselves. Currently studying for my physical therapy Parkinson’s semester. Thanks a lot!

[Chemlea]

This helped a lot for my pharmacology class!

[arthipex]

TierZoo brought me here. Please keep up the good work :)

[weirdpride]

I'm studying for a psychology test and this video really clarified many questions I had. Thank you so much for making it!

[nataliecapretta]

Super useful! My psych prof showed us this video today. There was a girl at the camp I worked at who was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease at age 8 or 9, really great to know more about it.

[helenajanis]

This was so clear and easy to keep up with, thank you so much!

[bepractical]

The animation was very good and the description was also very clear and to the point. Thanks!!

[themustardcat]

the concept is presented in a very well organised and easy to understand manner. Great video

[hesamahmadi]

I discovered this channel very late, concise and sufficiently informative 👍

[GemFlower-]

You are life-saver! Finally I understand it! Thousand thanks to you!

[judithf]

Great video, It would have been cool if you went into more detail about the Substantia Nigra!

[feymreichmanostenrn]

Excellent! Great patient teaching tool.

[chongyangwu]

Intuitive and clearly illustrated, thanks

[wendyho]

Very very good.. Very informative, scientifically. We like to watch, in future, more videos of this type, on diseases, with scientifically explained, in details. Many many thanks.

[dsulabs]

This a great video to understand Parkinson. Thank you.

[sabrinea]

This video was amazing I am so glad, as a med student im about to watcht these videos all the

[peoplecanbestupid]

Again great explanation, keep it up man :)

[eileeenal]

Brilliant video, saved a lot time to read papers

[ramleydude]

Dude, you sound exactly like Prismo from adventure time ! So cool, as well as the series !