Parkinson: The Prospect

Neurosurgeon dr Achmad Fahmi at the National Hospital Surabaya, Indonesia - January 2018.

Neurosurgeon dr Achmad Fahmi at the National Hospital Surabaya, Indonesia - January 2018. Source: Supplied

Young neurosurgeon dr Achmad Fahmi from Airlangga University who works at the National Hospital in Surabaya and was the recipient of a MURI award for being the first Indonesian to perform a Parkinson operation talks about Parkinson Disease in contemporary society.


What do we know about the possible causes and symptoms of Parkinson disease?  Is lifestyle important?  What about psycho-social factors? Can the disease affect young people? Is there a cure? Dr Achmad Fahmi shares his knowledge and advice.


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