24/12/2018
PUNE: Nanavati
Super Speciality Hospital in association with Kings College,
London launched a revolutionary treatment that will change the way
Parkinson’s has been treated in India. Apomorphine Pen and Pump, the
treatment that will radically change the life of a Parkinson’s patient will now
be available in India.
The treatment was launched by the Health Minister of
Maharashtra, Dr. Deepak Sawant and Paresh Rawal, Actor and Member of
Parliament.
Parkinson’s disease is one of the common neurodegenerative
disease affecting the people over the age of 55 years. Parkinson’s is
characterized by slowness, stiffness and tremors is a special neurodegenerative
disorder with very few therapeutic options available. In India, the prevalence
of this disease advances between the age of 70-79. It is caused by dopamine
deficiency which is a chemical neuro transmitter in the brain mainly in the
centers controlling the mobility.
Apomorphine is a highly selective Dopamine receptor
stimulator, which promotes the release of dopamine in the brain from the nerve
cells, that is otherwise absent.
Announcing the launch of the radical treatment of
Parkison’s, Dr. Rajendra Patankar, COO, Nanavati Super Speciality
Hospital said, “Apomorphine is a revolutionary breakthrough to treat the
Parkinson’s patients. Associating with the prestigious King’s College, London
has been an honor for us. As a healthcare provider, we would like to commit
ourselves to improve the healthcare in India and bring in such great advancements
in the field on medicine to India.”
The pen and pump treatment is an effective alternative for
those who do not want to undergo Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS). According
to Dr. Neeta Shah, Consultant Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders
Specialist, NanavatiSuper Specialty Hospital, said,“Parkinson’s disease in advance stage
is a challenge to treat. Patient suffer from progression in symptoms and side
effects of increasing dosages of standard medications. We need some novel way
to treat this. This treatment will be a boon for such patients.”
Speaking about the launch, Dr. Vinod Metta, Movement Disorders Specialist from London, UK, who is leading one of biggest set of patients on Apomorphine in United Kingdom, told that Apomorphine pens work dramatically with giving benefits to patients within couple of minutes and are very similar to usage that of Insulin Pens.
My wife 63, had brain haemorrhage in 2008 . She has now chorea, spasticity and bed bed ridden . Dr. Vinod Mehta is requested to advise if this Parkinson’s treatment will also help my wife. Can we receive treatment in Chandigarh and around.
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