Disruption to the dopamine system has also been strongly linked to psychosis and schizophrenia. Dopamine neurons in the mesolimbic pathway are particularly associated with these conditions. This is partly due to the discovery of a class of drugs called the phenothiazines (which block D2 dopamine receptors) that can reduce psychotic symptoms, and partly due to the finding that drugs such as amphetamine and cocaine (which are known to greatly increase dopamine levels) can cause psychosis. Because of this, most modern antipsychotic m ...

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Dopamine, Dopamine - Biochemistry, Dopamine - Functions of dopamine in the brain, Dopamine - Role in movement, Dopamine - Role in cognition and frontal cortex function, Dopamine - Role in pleasure and motivation, Dopamine - Dopamine and psychosis, Dopamine - Therapeutic use, Dopamine - Major dopamine pathways

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Melanin deficiency has been connected for some time with various genetic abnormalities and disease states. There are approximately ten different types of oculocutaneous albinism, which is mostly an autosomal recessive disorder. Certain ethnicities have higher incidences of different forms. For example, the most common type, the OCA2 (or tyrosinase positive) albinism, is especially frequent among people of indigenous African descent. It is an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by a congenital reduction or absence of melanin pig ...

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Melanin, Melanin - Melanin in humans, Melanin - Melanin deficiency in genetic disorders and disease states, Melanin - Melanin and human adaptation, Melanin - Physical properties and technological applications, Melanin - Melanin-based bias in human societies

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Melanin deficiency has been connected for some time with various genetic abnormalities and disease states. There are approximately ten different types of oculocutaneous albinism, which is mostly an autosomal recessive disorder. Certain ethnicities have higher incidences of different forms. For example, the most common type, called oculocutaneous albinism type 2 (OCA2), is especially frequent among people of indigenous African descent. It is an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by a congenital reduction or absence of melanin p ...

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Melanin, Melanin - Melanin in humans, Melanin - Melanin deficiency in genetic disorders and disease states, Melanin - Melanin and human adaptation, Melanin - Physical properties and technological applications, Melanin - Melanin-based bias in human societies

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In humans, melanin is found in skin, hair, the coat of the retina, the renal medulla and zona reticularis of the adrenal gland, the inner ear, and the substantia nigra (in Latin, literally "black substance") and locus ceruleus ("blue spot") of the brain. Melanin is the primary determinant of human skin color. Dermal melanin is produced by melanocytes, which are found in the stratum basale of the epidermis. Although human beings generally possess a similar concentration of melanocytes in their skin, the melanocytes in some individuals ...

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Melanin, Melanin - Melanin in humans, Melanin - Melanin deficiency in genetic disorders and disease states, Melanin - Melanin and human adaptation, Melanin - Physical properties and technological applications, Melanin - Melanin-based bias in human societies

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When skin pigmentation as a characteristic of race becomes significant in some way, this phenomenon is known as racialism. Many people and societies overlay racialism with racist perceptions and systems which arbitrarily assign to groups of people a status of inherent superiority or inferiority, privilege or disadvantage based on skin color or racial classification. Apartheid-era South Africa is an example of a white supremacist society based on a system of stratification of power and privilege by skin color, as well as racial admixture. Sim ...

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Melanin, Melanin - Melanin in humans, Melanin - Melanin deficiency in genetic disorders and disease states, Melanin - Melanin and human adaptation, Melanin - Physical properties and technological applications, Melanin - Melanin-based bias in human societies

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For men, the first sign is often erectile dysfunction (unable to achieve or sustain an erection). Both men and women often experience problems with their bladders including urgency, frequency, incomplete bladder emptying or an inability to pass urine. As the disease progresses three groups of symptoms predominate. These are: parkinsonism (slow, stiff movement, writing becomes small and spidery) cerebellar (co-ordinating movement and balance) autonomic (automatic body functions) including: ...

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Multiple system atrophy, Multiple system atrophy - Symptoms, Multiple system atrophy - Prognosis, Multiple system atrophy - Treatment, Multiple system atrophy - Terminology

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Melanin is a biopolymer and a neuropeptide. In the early 1970s, researchers found melanin to be an organic semiconductor (Science, vol 183, 853-855 (1974)). Studies revealed that melanin acted as an electrical threshold switch, emitting a flash of light— electroluminescence— when it switched. Though the findings were published, these findings largely were overlooked. Melanin also shows negative differential resistance, a classic property of electronically active, conductive, organic polymers. In 2000, the Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awa ...

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Melanin, Melanin - Melanin in humans, Melanin - Melanin deficiency in genetic disorders and disease states, Melanin - Melanin and human adaptation, Melanin - Physical properties and technological applications, Melanin - Melanin-based bias in human societies

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There is no cure for MSA, so treatment involves treating the symptoms. One particularly serious problem (the drop in blood pressure on standing up) often responds to fludrocortisone, a synthetic mineralocorticoid. Levdopa (L-DOPA) does not alleviate the symtops of most MSA patients. In fact, poor response to Levdopa has been suggested as a possible element in the differential diagnosis of MSA from Parkinson's Disease. ...

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Multiple system atrophy, Multiple system atrophy - Symptoms, Multiple system atrophy - Prognosis, Multiple system atrophy - Treatment, Multiple system atrophy - Terminology

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Domperidone - Gastrointestinal problems. Domperidone is used, together with metoclopramide, cyclizine, and 5HT3 receptor antagonists (such as granisetron) in the treatment of nausea and vomiting. It is useful in patients with Parkinson's disease because, unlike metoclopramide, domperidone does not cross the blood-brain barrier. Domperidone is also prescribed for the treatment of gastroparesis, a stomach motility condition. See also:

Domperidone, Domperidone - Uses, Domperidone - Gastrointestinal problems, Domperidone - Lactation, Domperidone - Problems

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In 1992 the US Congress founded the Morris K. Udall Foundation for excellence in environmental policy. It is an agency of the executive branch of the federal government, and amongst other functions, gives scholarships to students of environmental policy. Federal funds for Parkinson's research are designated through the Morris K. Udall Parkinson's Research and Education Act. In 1996, Mo received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Clinton. Udall Point, Guam, the westernmost place in the United States, is named for him. Mo's son, Mark Udall, was el ...

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Mo Udall, Mo Udall - Early Life, Mo Udall - Political career, Mo Udall - Presidential campaign, Mo Udall - Humorous remarks, Mo Udall - Legacy

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The main disease associated with the presence of Lewy bodies is Parkinson's disease. Lewy bodies are also present in neurons in dementia with Lewy bodies and the Lewy body variant of Alzheimer's disease, as well as Hallervorden-Spatz syndrome. Inclusions composed of alpha synuclein, different to Lewy bodies, can be found in glial cells in multiple system atrophy. These are termed glial cytoplasmic inclusions. Multiple system atrophy can ...

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Lewy body, Lewy body - Cell biology, Lewy body - Associated diseases, Lewy body - History

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Cyril Northcote Parkinson Writer and inventor of Parkinson's Law Anne Fine Childrens' writer. Twice Whitbread Prize winner Barnard Castle - Location. Grid reference: NZ0516 Latitude and longitude: 54°33′N 1°55′W (54.54, −1.91) Elevation: 180 m (600 feet) Road access: A67 from Darlington; roads off A66 from Scotch Corner and Brough; A688 from Bishop Auckland; B6277 and B6278 from Teesdale. Rail access: Bishop Auckland, 25 km (15 miles); Darlington, 30 km (20 miles) Nearest large ...

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Barnard Castle, Barnard Castle - History, Barnard Castle - Notable Residents, Barnard Castle - Location, Barnard Castle - External link

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It is characterized by high fever, headache, double vision, delayed physical and mental response, and lethargy. In acute cases, patients may enter coma. Patients may also experience abnormal eye movements, upper body weakness, muscular pains, tremors, neck rigidity, and behavioral changes including psychosis. Postencephalitic Parkinson's disease may develop after a bout of encephalitis, sometimes as long as a year after the illness. ...

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Encephalitis lethargica, Encephalitis lethargica - Symptoms, Encephalitis lethargica - Cause, Encephalitis lethargica - Treatment, Encephalitis lethargica - Popular culture

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Amineptine - Approved. Amineptine was approved in France for severe clinical depression of endogenous origin in 1978.[6] Amineptine - Unapproved/Off-Label/Investigational. Parkinson's Disease, amotivational syndromes, ADHD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) ...

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Amineptine, Amineptine - Therapeutic indications, Amineptine - Approved, Amineptine - Unapproved/Off-Label/Investigational, Amineptine - Mechanism of action, Amineptine - Side effects, Amineptine - Dermatological, Amineptine - Psychiatric, Amineptine - Cardiovascular, Amineptine - Hepatic, Amineptine - Gastrointestinal, Amineptine - Immunological, Amineptine - Effects on the unborn child, Amineptine - Abuse and Dependence, Amineptine - Precautions for use, Amineptine - Contraindications

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The daily show featured models who became known as Barker's Beauties. From the mid-1970s through most of the 1980s these were Dian Parkinson (1975–1993), Holly Hallstrom (1977–1995), and Janice Pennington (1972–2000). Controversy erupted in 1993 when Parkinson sued host Bob Barker for sexual harassment. Barker admitted to sexual involvement with Parkinson in the late '80s. Ultimately, it was shown that Parkinso ...

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The Price Is Right, The Price Is Right - Overview, The Price Is Right - TPIR Series, The Price Is Right - TPIR Series: 1956 Version, The Price Is Right - TPIR Series: 1972 Version and Related Versions, The Price Is Right - TPIR Series: Prime Time Specials, The Price Is Right - TPIR Series: International, The Price Is Right - Game Description, The Price Is Right - Audience and Contestant Selection, The Price Is Right - Contestants' Row, The Price Is Right - Pricing games, The Price Is Right - The Showcase Showdown, The Price Is Right - The Showcase, The Price Is Right - The Announcers, The Price Is Right - Barker's Beauties, The Price Is Right - Production Companies, The Price Is Right - Bloopers and other memorable moments, The Price Is Right - Other moments, The Price Is Right - References in popular culture, The Price Is Right - Slot machines

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The daily show featured models who became known as Barker's Beauties. From the mid-1970s through most of the 1980s these were Dian Parkinson (1975–1993), Holly Hallstrom (1977–1995), and Janice Pennington (1972–2000). Controversy erupted in 1993 when Parkinson sued host Bob Barker for sexual harassment. Barker admitted to sexual involvement with Parkinson in the late '80s. Ultimately, it was shown that Parkinso ...

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The Price Is Right, The Price Is Right - Overview, The Price Is Right - TPIR Series, The Price Is Right - TPIR Series: 1956 Version, The Price Is Right - TPIR Series: 1972 Version and Related Versions, The Price Is Right - TPIR Series: Prime Time Specials, The Price Is Right - TPIR Series: International, The Price Is Right - Game Description, The Price Is Right - Audience and Contestant Selection, The Price Is Right - Contestants' Row, The Price Is Right - Pricing games, The Price Is Right - The Showcase Showdown, The Price Is Right - The Showcase, The Price Is Right - The Announcers, The Price Is Right - Barker's Beauties, The Price Is Right - Production Companies, The Price Is Right - Bloopers and other memorable moments, The Price Is Right - Other moments, The Price Is Right - References in popular culture, The Price Is Right - Slot machines, The Price Is Right - Episode status

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Union Station was designed by the father and son team of John Parkinson and Donald B. Parkinson, who also designed Los Angeles City Hall, and whose firm designed many landmark Los Angeles buildings from the late 19th century onward. The structure combines Spanish Colonial, Mission Revival, and Streamline Moderne style, with Moorish architectural details such as eight-pointed stars. Enclosed garden patios are on either side of the waiting room, and passengers exiting the trains were originally directed through the southern garden. The lower p ...

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Union Station Los Angeles, Union Station Los Angeles - Architecture, Union Station Los Angeles - History, Union Station Los Angeles - Historic designations, Union Station Los Angeles - Current services, Union Station Los Angeles - Amtrak, Union Station Los Angeles - Red Line platforms, Union Station Los Angeles - Gold Line platforms

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Research was undertaken by the American CIA in the 1950s as one aspect of the MKULTRA designator, and was mostly related to aspects of mind control. An early difficulty in the development of neuroprosthetics was reliably locating the electrodes in the brain; originally done by inserting the electrodes with needles and breaking off the needles at the desired depth. More recent systems have included more advanced probes, such as those used in deep brain stimulation to alleviate the symptoms of Parkinsons Disease. The problem with either ...

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Neuroprosthetics, Neuroprosthetics - History, Neuroprosthetics - Current research, Neuroprosthetics - Visual prosthesis, Neuroprosthetics - Other prostheses, Neuroprosthetics - Commercial technology

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The significance of the hormone in health and disease is not fully established. It is postulated that DHEA supplements are beneficial in the prevention of: cardiovascular disease diabetes hypercholesterolemia obesity multiple sclerosis Parkinson's disease Alzheimer's disease disorders of the immune system depression osteoporosis It is also commercially advertised that DHEA: helps decrease insulin resistance improves fat metabolism increases immune system function h ...

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Dehydroepiandrosterone, Dehydroepiandrosterone - DHEA-DHEAS, Dehydroepiandrosterone - Production, Dehydroepiandrosterone - Role of DHEA, Dehydroepiandrosterone - Disputed effects of DHEA, Dehydroepiandrosterone - Effects of DHEA, Dehydroepiandrosterone - Precautions, Dehydroepiandrosterone - Contraindication, Dehydroepiandrosterone - Increasing endogenous DHEA production, Dehydroepiandrosterone - Metabolites

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Side effects of metoclopramide are all related to its dopamine blocking properties. Extrapyramidal parkinsonian symptoms are not rare. Other side effects include increased prolactin levels (dopamine inhibits prolactin release) and rarely, potentially very dangerous neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Contraindications of metoclopramide follow from its side effects. Parkinson's disease (or syndrome) and prolactinoma are the main ones. There is not enough data about us ...

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Metoclopramide, Metoclopramide - Mode of action, Metoclopramide - Clinical use, Metoclopramide - Side effects, Metoclopramide - Sources

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Forwards Edwin Cocker Jason Hona Tafai Ioasa Matua Parkinson Backs Mana Ashford Zar Lawrence Lifeimi Mafi Hayden Pederson Alfred Pelenise Hayden Reid Justin Wilson Amasio Valence ...

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New Zealand national rugby union team sevens, New Zealand national rugby union team sevens - Honours, New Zealand national rugby union team sevens - Current squad, New Zealand national rugby union team sevens - Coaches

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CELL THERAPY: Cell therapy promotes physical regeneration through the injection of healthy cellular material into the body.

It is used to stimulate healing, counteract the effects of aging, and treat a variety of degenerative diseases such as arthritis, Parkinson's disease, atherosclerosis, and cancer. Although not approved in the United States, cell therapy is used throughout Europe and in many countries worldwide.

(See also: Cell therapy, Alternative Health, Body Mind and Soul)