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100 1 _aParkinson, James,
_d1755-1824
245 1 3 _aAn Essay on the Shaking Palsy
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2007-12-09
508 _aProduced by Irma Spehar and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"An Essay on the Shaking Palsy" by James Parkinson is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. This pioneering work is primarily focused on the medical understanding of a condition now known as Parkinson's disease, characterized by involuntary tremors and a decline in muscular control. Parkinson's essay, presented to the medical community, aims to clarify the nature and symptoms of this affliction, which had not been properly classified or understood at the time. In this essay, Parkinson meticulously describes the progression and symptoms of the "shaking palsy," beginning with slight trembling that escalates to debilitating movements affecting various body parts while preserving the patient’s intellectual functions. He explores specific symptoms such as involuntary tremulous motion, diminished muscle power, and a propensity to lean forward, complicating walking. Throughout the text, Parkinson provides illustrative case studies to frame his observations and presents his hypotheses regarding the disease's proximate and remote causes. Furthermore, he emphasizes the need for more thorough medical inquiry into this malady to improve treatment possibilities, showcasing his commitment to advancing medical knowledge for the benefit of suffering individuals. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aParkinson's disease
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23777
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