New treatment improves care for Parkinson's disease patientsListen to this articleChiang Mai Neurological Hospital has reported success in treating patients with Parkinson's disease using apomorphine subcutaneous injections, particularly in cases where patients show intermittent responses to medication. The policy emphasises the use of advanced medical technology to improve patients' quality of life, he said. Parkinson's disease is caused by the deterioration of cells in the brain system responsible for controlling body movement, Dr Thanin said. While Parkinson's disease cannot be cured, its symptoms can be managed through medication that increases or replaces dopamine, depending on the patient's condition. However, some patients experience intermittent responses to medication, making apomorphine subcutaneous injections a suitable alternative to help control symptoms.
