I am a researcher so some of my discoveries are derived from the research literature. Most, however, come through interviews I have with people with Parkinson’s symptoms who tell me what helps. I document what people say. I talk with national experts (medical doctors, naturopaths, ...
In several of your articles about Parkinson’s, it is stated as fact that by the time one experiences the first symptoms of Parkinson’s, 60-80% of the brain cells in the Substantia Nigra area of the brain have been destroyed. If this is a medical fact then how does it stand to reas...
To target symptoms of Parkinson's disease, doctors first implant a medical device called a neurostimulator. The device, operated by a battery, sends electrical stimulation to the directional lead. This lead delivers these stimulation pulses to a certain area of your brain that controls movements. ...
While both patients and their doctors knew which dose they were receiving at each session, results showed similar improvements in TWSTRS scores at four weeks for all three doses.Trials in sialorrheaA clinical trial called MYSTICOL (NCT01994109) enrolled 187 adults, 122 of whom had Parkinson’s...
Doctors aren't sure why all thosebraincells start dying. They think it's a mix of your genes and something in the environment, but the reason is not straightforward. Someone could have a change in a gene tied to Parkinson's, but never get the disease. That happens a lot. And a bunch...
The therapies that doctors use for treatment depend on a person's symptoms. For Farve, Vitek says the active lifestyle is a plus. Many other celebrities have gone public with their battles with Parkinson's, includingNeil Diamond, Richard Lewis andMichael J. Fox. ...
Doctors say about 1 million Americans have Parkinson's Disease. It's a disorder that affects brain cells in a specific area and makes it challenging for people to do everyday tasks like walking or picking up something. Doctors say there are medications that help people l...
Doctors can more precisely steer electrical current toward targeted areas of the brain to lessen symptoms such as tremors. The system can also be conveniently and discreetly adjusted via an iPod Touch controller. "Suddenly I felt like a new dawn had come about. I could move around, I could ...
The research was funded by the Michael J. Fox Foundation. ByDominick Proto April 27, 2022, 9:41 PM New research reveals sleep disorder may be linked to Parkinson's ABC News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton weighs in on the new research and how doctors said the symptoms are ...
DBS allows researchers and doctors to use thin electrodes implanted in the brain to send electrical signals to the part of the brain that controls movement. It is a proven way to help control unwanted movement in the body, but patients must receive continuous electrical stimulation to get ...