What is the microbiome? The human gut harbors trillions of micro-organisms referred to collectively as the microbiome. Current understanding is that the microbiome provides a number of benefits to the human including help with digestion of food, help with warding off harmful microorganisms, aid in the absorption of particular nutrients, and creation of needed vitamins. […]
People with Parkinsonโs disease (PD) and their care partners are always searching for ways to make their lives easier, healthier and fuller. Using the principles of palliative care to enhance PD-specific care is one way to do that. Palliative care is a medical approach for those with complex illnesses, in which the focus is on […]
Advanced Parkinsonโs and Multiple System Atrophy As part of ourย Planning for the What Ifsย series, today we continue to expand the definition of advanced Parkinsonโs disease (PD) by discussing one of the atypical parkinsonian syndromes. In a past blog we explored two other atypical parkinsonian syndromes – Progressive supranuclear palsy and Corticobasal degeneration. Today we will […]
An Inside Look at Parkinsonโs Disease Care Partners Being a care partner for someone with Parkinsonโs disease (PD) can be a difficult, but potentially very rewarding role. Making it even more challenging is the fact that the role is assigned without consent of the care partner, without any training and without the option of refusal. […]
The pipeline for Parkinsonโs disease (PD) medications is extremely crowded these days, with multiple medications at various stages of research and development. Currently most of the approved medications for PD address the motor symptoms of PD โ tremor, slowness, stiffness, and walking difficulties. Medications are also available to help people overcome OFF time or improve […]
As all of you know very well, Parkinsonโs disease (PD) is a complex disorder that affects so many parts of a personโs life. In order for physicians to fully understand the impact the disease has on people with PD, it is not enough to learn the science and medicine of the condition. But how is […]
Q&A with APDA research grant recipients Since 1961, APDA has been a funding partner in many major scientific breakthroughs and has awarded more than $62 million in research grants to date. APDA funds individual research grants and fellowships to scientists performing innovative Parkinsonโs disease (PD) research. Grants are awarded through a competitive application process and […]
Boxing and Parkinsonโs Disease We know without a doubt that exercise is important for people with Parkinsonโs disease (PD).ย Various types of exercise and movement can help people improve their balance, strength, mobility,ย flexibility, endurance and walking ability. Studies also reveal that exercise can help improve cognition, depression, fatigue, and sleep. We have discussed exercise in […]
Latest Research on COVID-19 & Parkinsonโs disease UPDATE: This post (originallyย published in June) has been updated with the latest information available. We will continue to keep this post up-to-date as new information develops. As citizens of the world, we all continue to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic. And as members of the Parkinsonโs disease (PD) […]
Today I will address the potential link between Parkinsonโs disease and a common neurologic condition called peripheral neuropathy. This topic was submitted via the Suggest a Topic portal. I am grateful for your suggestions so please continue to let us know what youโd like to learn more about! In order to understand what peripheral neuropathy […]
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