Dr. James Parkinson

Dr. James Parkinson was an English physician best known for his groundbreaking work in the early 19th century on a neurological disorder that would eventually bear his name: Parkinson's disease. In 1817, he published "An Essay on the Shaking Palsy," where he described the symptoms and characteristics of the condition, including tremors, stiffness, and balance issues. His observations laid the foundation for our understanding of the disease today. Parkinson's contributions greatly advanced medical knowledge and awareness of this progressive neurological disorder, which affects movement and can significantly impact quality of life.