Background on PD

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive condition that involves a gradual loss of nerve cell function in the brain, i.e., it is a neurodegenerative condition. This nerve cell loss leads to a decline in certain aspects of body function, particularly the control of movement.

Please follow the links at the side of this page to find out more background information about the disease processes in PD, as well as the causes, diagnosis, and symptoms of the condition.