[Gender dimorphism in Parkinson's disease].
The article addresses the gender differences in Parkinson's disease. Neurohumoral mechanisms of protective action of estrogen are discussed. An analysis of 159 patients with parkinsonism revealed definite differences in symptoms presentation and autonomic appearances in men and women that suggested a role of gender dimorphism in the development and course o Parkinson's disease.
Sadekov
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D003863:Depression / Q000503:physiopathology; D005260:Female; D007839:Functional Laterality; D006801:Humans; D018476:Hypokinesia / Q000503:physiopathology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009127:Muscle Rigidity / Q000503:physiopathology; D010146:Pain / Q000503:physiopathology; D010300:Parkinson Disease / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D012737:Sex Factors; D014202:Tremor / Q000503:physiopathology