A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Secondary and atypical parkinsonism
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Secondary parkinsonism refers to a group of disorders that have features similar to those of Parkinson disease but have a different etiology. Atypical parkinsonism refers to a group of neurodegenerative disorders other than Parkinson disease that have some features of Parkinson disease but have some different clinical features and a different pathology. Diagnosis is by clinical evaluation and response to levodopa . Treatment is directed at the cause when possible.
(See also Overview of Movement and Cerebellar Disorders.)
In secondary parkinsonism, the mechanism is blockade of or interference with dopamine ’s action in the basal ganglia.
Atypical parkinsonism encompasses neurodegenerative disorders such as progressive supranuclear palsy, dementia with Lewy bodies, corticobasal ganglionic degeneration, and multiple system atrophy.
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