Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Parkinson's Disease: Overview01:15

Parkinson's Disease: Overview

2.4K
Neurodegenerative disorders are progressive diseases that cause irreversible damage and loss to neurons in specific brain areas. Examples of these disorders include Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). These disorders share characteristics such as proteinopathies, selective neuronal vulnerability, and a complex interplay between genetic and environmental factors. The primary therapeutic goal for these conditions is...
2.4K
Parkinson's Disease: Treatment01:24

Parkinson's Disease: Treatment

1.4K
Neurodegenerative disorders, such as Parkinson's Disease (PD), involve the gradual and irreversible destruction of neurons in particular brain areas. These disorders exhibit standard features like proteinopathies, selective vulnerability of some neurons, and an interaction of intrinsic properties, genetics, and environmental influences in neural injury.
Parkinson's Disease is primarily a result of the loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra pars compacta. The cornerstone of...
1.4K
Neural Regulation01:37

Neural Regulation

44.9K
Digestion begins with a cephalic phase that prepares the digestive system to receive food. When our brain processes visual or olfactory information about food, it triggers impulses in the cranial nerves innervating the salivary glands and stomach to prepare for food.
44.9K
Personality Disorders: Paranoid and Schizoid01:22

Personality Disorders: Paranoid and Schizoid

1.0K
Personality disorders represent enduring cognition, affect, and behavior patterns that significantly deviate from societal norms. These maladaptive traits often lead to difficulties in various domains, including interpersonal relationships, occupational settings, and overall psychological well-being. Paranoid personality disorder and schizoid personality disorder are two distinct conditions marked by odd or eccentric behavior.
Paranoid Personality Disorder
Paranoid personality disorder is...
1.0K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Associations between vitamin intake and depression severity: A cross-sectional analysis of NHANES 2005-2014.

Journal of affective disorders·2026
Same author

Impact of COVID-19 on Movement Disorders Patients in the Outpatient Setting.

Cureus·2026
Same author

Electronic cigarette use and postpartum depression prevalence: The pregnancy risk assessment monitoring system (PRAMS).

Journal of affective disorders·2026
Same author

Neuromodulation and Tremor Suppression in the Periphery.

JAMA neurology·2025
Same author

Associations among Human Milk Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Infant Sleep Patterns: A Cross-Sectional Study.

The Journal of nutrition·2025
Same author

Ataxia.

Continuum (Minneapolis, Minn.)·2025
Same journal

The road towards faster development of novel pharmacotherapies for persons with Parkinson's disease.

Journal of Parkinson's disease·2026
Same journal

Mortality rate, main causes of death and factors associated with higher mortality hazard in late stage Parkinson's disease.

Journal of Parkinson's disease·2026
Same journal

Abnormal motor control effort costs in Parkinson's disease patients with apathy.

Journal of Parkinson's disease·2026
Same journal

Deficits in episodic memory and executive functions in relation to CB1 receptor availability in Parkinson's disease.

Journal of Parkinson's disease·2026
Same journal

Rationale and current status of fecal microbiota transplantations for Parkinson's disease.

Journal of Parkinson's disease·2026
Same journal

Basal ganglia neurophysiological markers of non-motor symptoms in Parkinson's disease: A systematic review.

Journal of Parkinson's disease·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Apr 1, 2026

Characterizing the Relationship Between Eye Movement Parameters and Cognitive Functions in Non-demented Parkinson's Disease Patients with Eye Tracking
07:26

Characterizing the Relationship Between Eye Movement Parameters and Cognitive Functions in Non-demented Parkinson's Disease Patients with Eye Tracking

Published on: September 26, 2019

8.5K

Occupational Characteristics and Patterns as Risk Factors for Parkinson's Disease: A Case Control Study.

Kelly L Sullivan1, James A Mortimer2, Wei Wang2

  • 1Department of Epidemiology, Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA, USA.

Journal of Parkinson'S Disease
|October 8, 2015
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Parkinson's disease (PD) risk is linked to occupational choices. Fewer jobs and specific work complexities, especially for women, were associated with PD, suggesting personality influences career paths and disease risk.

Keywords:
Employmentnovelty-seekingpremorbidrisk factorsrisk-taking

More Related Videos

Gene-environment Interaction Models to Unmask Susceptibility Mechanisms in Parkinson's Disease
08:09

Gene-environment Interaction Models to Unmask Susceptibility Mechanisms in Parkinson's Disease

Published on: January 7, 2014

8.0K
Dynamic Digital Biomarkers of Motor and Cognitive Function in Parkinson's Disease
10:28

Dynamic Digital Biomarkers of Motor and Cognitive Function in Parkinson's Disease

Published on: July 24, 2019

16.5K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Apr 1, 2026

Characterizing the Relationship Between Eye Movement Parameters and Cognitive Functions in Non-demented Parkinson's Disease Patients with Eye Tracking
07:26

Characterizing the Relationship Between Eye Movement Parameters and Cognitive Functions in Non-demented Parkinson's Disease Patients with Eye Tracking

Published on: September 26, 2019

8.5K
Gene-environment Interaction Models to Unmask Susceptibility Mechanisms in Parkinson's Disease
08:09

Gene-environment Interaction Models to Unmask Susceptibility Mechanisms in Parkinson's Disease

Published on: January 7, 2014

8.0K
Dynamic Digital Biomarkers of Motor and Cognitive Function in Parkinson's Disease
10:28

Dynamic Digital Biomarkers of Motor and Cognitive Function in Parkinson's Disease

Published on: July 24, 2019

16.5K

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience and Epidemiology
  • Occupational Health and Psychology

Background:

  • Parkinson's disease (PD) risk has been linked to employment, with prior research focusing on toxic exposures.
  • Emerging evidence suggests personality traits may influence occupational choices and patterns, potentially impacting PD risk.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between personality, indicated by occupational choices and employment patterns, and the risk of developing Parkinson's disease (PD).

Main Methods:

  • Conducted in-person interviews with 89 Parkinson's disease (PD) patients and 99 controls.
  • Assessed detailed occupational histories and early-adult personality indicators.

Main Results:

  • PD patients reported fewer lifetime jobs (mean 4.38) compared to controls (mean 5.00).
  • Among women, higher occupational complexity with people correlated with increased PD risk (OR=1.45).
  • Conversely, less complex work with 'things' in women was linked to a 13-fold increased PD risk compared to those with more complex work with 'things'.

Conclusions:

  • Individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD) tend to have fewer jobs over their lifetime.
  • Occupational complexity is associated with PD risk in women, but not men.
  • Personality's role in occupational selection warrants further investigation regarding its influence on Parkinson's disease (PD) etiology.