Cause and Symptoms: An ingrown toenail occurs when the edge of the toenail, usually the big toe, grows into the skin next to it (lateral nail fold). This results in pain at the side of the toe and often redness, swelling, and discharge characteristic of an infection.
Amantadine Has Lasting Benefit on Levodopa-Induced Dyskinesia. For patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) who have levodopa-induced dyskinesia (LID), amantadine can maintain its antidyskinetic effect over several years, a new study indicates.
Amantadine (Symmetrel) is an antiviral drug that was originally developed to prevent influenza but was found to improve mild symptoms (tremor, akinesia, rigidity) in people with Parkinson disease. Its benefit appears to be temporary in some cases.