Current research has shown that the drug apomorphine is effective for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease, however there are advantages and disadvantages to its use. While apomorphine has a rapid onset of action and benefits patients in reducing motor fluctuations and the number of daily ‘off’ periods,...

Case study 1

A 52-year-old man, who works as a carpenter, is referred by his GP for assessment of an intermittent, unilateral resting tremor, affecting the right hand

Examination of the man revealed a positive Myerson’s sign, as well as bradykinesia, with cogwheel rigidity, more prominent on the right. A...