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 * The following is an archived discussion of a featured article review. Please do not modify it. Further comments should be made on the article's talk page or at Wikipedia talk:Featured article review. No further edits should be made to this page.

The article was delisted by Nikkimaria via FACBot (talk) 9:33, 17 October 2020 (UTC).

Parkinson's disease

 * Notified: Doc James, Anthonyhcole, Jfdwolff, WPMED, WP Psych, WP Disability

Review section
Neurodegenerative Disorder: Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that primarily affects the dopamine-producing neurons in the brain. The loss of these neurons leads to a decrease in dopamine levels, which is responsible for the characteristic motor symptoms of the disease.

Environmental and Genetic Factors: Both environmental factors (such as exposure to certain toxins) and genetic factors are believed to contribute to the development of Parkinson's disease. Some genetic mutations have been linked to familial cases of the disease.

[htt ps://weaffairs.com/2023/08/21/unveiling-parkinsons-beyond-the-tremors/ No Known Cure]: As of my last update in September 2021, there is no cure for Parkinson's disease. However, there are various treatment options available to manage the symptoms and improve quality of life, including medications, physical therapy, and in some cases, surgical interventions like deep brain stimulation.

Advancements in Research: Research into Parkinson's disease is ongoing, focusing on understanding its underlying causes, developing better treatments, and even exploring potential disease-modifying therapies that could slow or halt its progression.

Famous Individuals: Several well-known individuals have been diagnosed with Parkinson's, including actor Michael J. Fox, boxer Muhammad Ali, and Pope John Paul II.

Parkinson's Awareness Month: April is recognized as Parkinson's Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the disease and support those living with it.

Parkinson's disease is one of the dozens of medical FAs that have fallen out of compliance, mostly because their main authors are no longer editing, and no one has carefully kept the FAs up to snuff. Parkinson's was promoted in 2011, and its main hi updated, although  it averages about 5,000 pageviews daily (one of the highest for the Medicine project). There has been no response to updates needed since February. Problems are throughout but are particularly noticeable in the Research section, which contains numerous statements about current research that are dated; if these items were significant, they would be mentioned in secondary reviews by now. (That section should also be considerably trimmed, as it has become a dumping ground.) Other easily noticeable problems are content in the lead that needs to be in sync with or present in the body of the article. For example, 117,400 global deaths and life expectancy. Subtypes are not mentioned. Parkinson's research has advanced considerably since this article was written, but the article has stagnated. It is also highly cited in the NINDS rather than relying on the underlying more authoritative literature. Page numbers or section headings are needed on lengthy journal articles. Sandy Georgia (Talk)  18:38, 29 July 2020 (UTC)
 * Move to FARC needs some serious updating; no one has (yet) stepped up. (t &#183; c)  buidhe  06:36, 8 August 2020 (UTC)
 * Hold on, has just indicated they may be willing and able to help with improvements.Sandy Georgia  (Talk)  10:05, 11 August 2020 (UTC)
 * Update, has started working, so I will join the effort (soon) and try to encourage others to help. Sandy Georgia  (Talk)  03:19, 21 August 2020 (UTC)

, I will not be able to take the lead on this; I have more on my plate than I can handle, and other medical editors seem to have yet to step up or take an interest. What do you think about where the article stands after your work? I am concerned that you and I alone are not enough to salvage the star here. Best, Sandy Georgia (Talk)  04:51, 1 September 2020 (UTC)
 * I need to look at this in more depth; I have to submit a big grant this week but will look over it again at the weekend PainProf (talk) 11:54, 1 September 2020 (UTC)
 * PainProf, any update? Nikkimaria (talk) 18:56, 12 September 2020 (UTC)

Let’s Move to FARC; there has been no other interest from the Medicine Project. Sandy Georgia (Talk)  19:03, 15 September 2020 (UTC)

FARC section

 * Issues raised in the review section include sourcing and comprehensiveness. Nikkimaria (talk) 14:50, 19 September 2020 (UTC)

Nikkimaria (talk) 19:33, 17 October 2020 (UTC)
 * Delist, reluctantly. No one is willing or able to update the article; sadly, but we have been here long enough and there has been no improvement.  Sandy Georgia  (Talk)  14:14, 9 October 2020 (UTC)
 * Delist Tagged as needing additional medical references, requiring reliable medical sources, unsourced statements and in need of updating. DrKay (talk) 14:53, 10 October 2020 (UTC)
 * The above discussion is preserved as an archive. Please do not modify it. No further edits should be made to this page.