PUBLISHED : 1 Feb 2026 at 07:48
Chiang Mai Neurological Hospital has reported success in treating patients with Parkinson’s disease using apomorphine subcutaneous injections, particularly in cases where patients show intermittent responses to medication.
Dr Thanin Wechapinan, deputy chief of the Department of Medical Sciences, said the hospital has followed government policy aimed at upgrading medical treatment for patients with neurological disorders – a patient group expected to grow in the future.
The policy emphasises the use of advanced medical technology to improve patients’ quality of life, he said.
Parkinson’s disease is caused by the deterioration of cells in the brain system responsible for controlling body movement, Dr Thanin said. The condition can result in tremors, s…
PUBLISHED : 1 Feb 2026 at 07:48
Chiang Mai Neurological Hospital has reported success in treating patients with Parkinson’s disease using apomorphine subcutaneous injections, particularly in cases where patients show intermittent responses to medication.
Dr Thanin Wechapinan, deputy chief of the Department of Medical Sciences, said the hospital has followed government policy aimed at upgrading medical treatment for patients with neurological disorders – a patient group expected to grow in the future.
The policy emphasises the use of advanced medical technology to improve patients’ quality of life, he said.
Parkinson’s disease is caused by the deterioration of cells in the brain system responsible for controlling body movement, Dr Thanin said. The condition can result in tremors, slow movement and impaired balance.
In some cases, the disease can also affect memory, emotional state and sleep patterns.
While Parkinson’s disease cannot be cured, its symptoms can be managed through medication that increases or replaces dopamine, depending on the patient’s condition.
However, some patients experience intermittent responses to medication, making apomorphine subcutaneous injections a suitable alternative to help control symptoms.
The treatment has proven highly effective, enabling patients to resume normal daily activities. It is administered under the close supervision of medical specialists.