Parkinson’s Disease: Speech, Swallow, and Cognitive Changes

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects predominately the dopamine-producing (“dopaminergic”) neurons in a specific area of the brain called substantia nigra. Approximately 60,000 Americans are diagnosed with PD each year. About 75% of people with PD experience changes in speech and voice …

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