Recently, the 2024 Scientific Breakthrough Award Ceremony was held at the Los Angeles Film Academy. 30-year-old Zhang Zetian attended the ceremony as a female entrepreneur and shared relevant event photos on social platforms.
Zhang Zetian said that although he is a liberal arts student, he has always been deeply fascinated by the technological frontiers that promote human development. She was also deeply moved by the speech of a scientist, "They have devoted their life's experience and sacrificed their family companionship in exchange for the progress of all mankind."
At the same time, she revealed her family history through social platforms: "Actually, I also have the Parkinson’s gene in my family. When I consume too much caffeine or don’t get enough sleep, my thumbs start to tremble a little. ”
Public information shows that the scientific breakthrough award is known as the “Oscar” in the scientific community. Founded in 2012 by Russian billionaire Yuri Milner and his wife, its purpose is to recognize the world's most outstanding research results in the fields of physics, mathematics and life sciences. This year's Scientific Breakthrough Award mainly rewards scientists who have made pioneering contributions in the fields of cancer, Parkinson's and quantum field theory. They will share 15.75 million US dollars, which will be converted into RMB 113 million. The award is as rich as the Nobel Prize. Bell Prize.
Young people are also beginning to suffer from Parkinson's disease.
It is closely related to genetic factors.
April 11 this year is the 28th "World Parkinson's Disease Day". According to statistics, there are approximately 4.5 million Parkinson's disease patients worldwide. When it comes to the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, I believe the first thing that comes to most people's minds is "shaky hands." In fact, Parkinson’s disease is not just “hand shaking”, let’s learn about it together!
According to medical staff, the most typical symptoms of Parkinson's disease are motor symptoms, such as difficulty in walking, writing, swallowing, and buttoning buttons; involuntary tremors in the hands, feet, head, and even lips and jaw when stationary, which are aggravated when tense; physical loss Soft and become stiff, etc.
Although the motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease are the "culprit" that affects patients' quality of life, what is easily overlooked is that its non-motor symptoms often also cause great trouble to patients' lives.
Hu Yongsheng, Chief Physician of Functional Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University: There are two major categories of Parkinson's disease symptoms, one is motor symptoms and the other is non-motor symptoms. Non-motor symptoms include early loss of smell, insomnia, constipation, and some mood changes. Some people may even have cognitive changes. These are relatively early manifestations of Parkinson's disease.
Sleep disorder is one of the most common non-motor symptoms in patients.
Medical staff remind that sleep disorder is one of the most common non-motor symptoms in patients with Parkinson's disease.
According to the patient's main manifestations, it can be divided into the following categories: for example, yelling, punching, kicking and other actions while sleeping; falling asleep suddenly while talking to people and waking up naturally after 10 to 20 minutes; falling asleep Difficulty, frequent and early awakenings.
In addition, it also manifests as repeated unbearable discomfort in the legs during night rest, which is relieved or disappears after activity.
Parkinson's disease is often mistaken for normal aging
The latest epidemiological statistics show that the prevalence of Parkinson's disease among people aged 60 and above in my country is 1.37%, and it increases with age. It is worth noting that in the early stages of the disease, Parkinson's disease is often mistaken for the normal aging process of the body. In this regard, medical staff reminded that the early stages of Parkinson's disease are actually traceable.
Research has found that Parkinson's disease is a common neurodegenerative disease that increases with age and affects the nervous system and the body controlled by nerves. Because the early symptoms of Parkinson's disease may be mild, they are often mistaken by patients and their families for normal aging and go unnoticed.
Hu Yongsheng, Chief Physician of Functional Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University: Most of the onset of Parkinson's disease is unilateral. It starts on one side first, then becomes more and more severe, and gradually affects both sides. It is not a normal aging. The most fundamental cause of this disease is insufficient dopamine secretion in the brain. If things go on like this, the biggest problem for patients is that their motor functions are affected.For example, I cannot put on clothes, cannot turn over, and cannot walk independently when walking. There is another aspect, that is, people are often easily depressed and unwilling to communicate with others.
Parkinson's disease cannot be cured. Drugs and surgery can improve symptoms
Currently, although Parkinson's disease cannot be cured, drug treatment may significantly improve the patient's symptoms, and surgery is also an effective treatment supplement. Therefore, it is particularly important to detect early symptoms of the disease in time and provide timely treatment.
In addition, many patients with Parkinson's disease in clinical practice have a heavy psychological burden. About 35% to 45% of patients with Parkinson's disease are accompanied by anxiety and depression. Family members should give more encouragement and appreciation to enhance the patient's desire for recovery.
Parkinson's disease is not a disease that only the elderly can get.
When it comes to Parkinson's disease, many people think that it is a disease that only the elderly can get. It is still far away for young people. But according to surveys in recent years, this disease, which is common in the elderly, has also targeted young people.
Medical staff remind that the cause of Parkinson's disease is still unclear. The medical community mainly believes that it is the degeneration and death of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra. Environmental pollution, infection, drugs and chemicals may also cause the disease. Studies have found that the occurrence of Parkinson's disease in young people is closely related to the genetic factor .
Hu Yongsheng, Chief Physician of Functional Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University: More and more young people are also suffering from this disease. This disease now has a tendency to become younger. Most of is related to genetic factors. If there is a Parkinson's disease patient in the family, the probability of developing Parkinson's disease is relatively higher, and the age of onset may be younger.
Live a regular and social life to effectively prevent Parkinson's disease
Medical staff emphasize that to prevent Parkinson's disease, you should participate in as many social activities as possible, strengthen language training, live a regular life, avoid fatigue, and stop drinking.
If symptoms related to Parkinson's disease occur, you should seek medical consultation in time.
Source: Morning News Comprehensive Phoenix Network, CCTV News, etc.
