I've been told a cure for Parkinson's is simply a function of money. The foundation pays for Parkinson's research worldwide, and the University of Pittsburgh's Center of Excellence in Parkinson's Disease is among about 10 major research hot spots in the country. Congress passed the bill, but an accounting dispute with the NIH may lower the actual amount allocated. I have every reason to expect that well within my lifetime we will abolish Parkinson's disease. About 1.5 million American's suffer from Parkinson's, and the degenerative disease afflicts one out every 100 people over age 55.
Sufferers fail to produce the neurotransmitter dopamine, which controls voluntary movement.
The intellect is not affected. Ali's movements are slow and shaky, but his sense of humor appears to be intact. At one point in the May event, a man stepped in front of Ali and pretended to spar with him. Ali slowly raised his hand, pointed at his own head and twirled his finger. Information are applicable to this site.