Volume17,Issue2

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by motor impairment including muscle imbalance and mask-like face along with dementia as a potential secondary symptom. Understanding changes with time in its etiology, diagnosis and treatment is vital for improving the treatment options for parkinsons disease. Current therapeutic strategies focus on symptomatic relief and neuroprotection. In this review, the data is gathered from various reputable sources like PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, The Lancet, Web of Science, Crossref, Embase etc. to deepen understanding of the disease, advancement  in its treatment and to identify emerging trends in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. PD affects over 10 million people globally, with prevalence expected to double by 2040 due to aging populations. In India the prevalence range from 15-43% per 1,00,000 suggesting that India may have the highest absolute number of PD patients globally. The prevalence suggests the need for multidisciplinary approaches to address challenges and optimize care for PD patients.