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Maintaining Optimum Wellness
National Parkinsons Foundation — If you have recently been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, it is important to recognize that the condition is one that demands adaptation, not despair. Learning to pace yourself, prioritize goals, and make timely use of physical, occupational ...More…
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Living with Parkinson's Disease
National Parkinsons Foundation — When first diagnosed, patients may deny their illness. This takes multiple forms; they question the diagnosis; travel from specialist to specialist in the hope that the diagnosis is incorrect; avoid medical appointments or avoid evaluation; ...More…
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Are you living with
National Parkinsons Foundation — Select Browse Criteria Browse All Trials Browse by Location Browse by Trial Type Browse by Symptom MSNBC Video clip with a statement from Dr. Joanne Wojcieszek, Indiana University's Medical Director, NPF Center of Excellence. A Patient's Guide to ...More…
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Deep Brain Stimulation More Effective than Best Medical ...
NINDS — Deep brain stimulation (DBS) was more effective than best medical therapy (BMT) in improving "on" time-- periods of unimpeded motor function--and quality of life in a large comparison study of more than 200 advanced Parkinson's disease (PD) ...More…
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National Parkinson Foundation
National Parkinsons Foundation — Depending on the speed of your internet connection, this video may take a few minutes to open. Please be patient.More…
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Find a Neurologist
Email This Page Print Font Size a a Working with Your Doctor Find a Neurologist Preparing for an Office Visit Your Rights as a Patient Family & Friends Find an AAN member neurologist in your area by filling in the city, state/province, and/or ...More…
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NIHSeniorHealth: Parkinson's Disease - Table of contents
NIH Senior Health — What Is Parkinson's Disease? What Causes Parkinson's Disease? 25 September 2008More…
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Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors
A class of drugs used to treat mild to moderate dementia in PD. These drugs increase brain levels of a neurotransmitter called acetylcholine, which helps neurons communicate with each other and is involved in memory, learning and ...More…
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Study Identifies Possible Trigger for Parkinson's Disease
NINDS — A chemical interaction that blocks cells' ability to break down damaged proteins may trigger development of Parkinson's disease (PD), a new study shows. Finding ways to overcome the blockage could lead to strategies for preventing the disease or . ...More…
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Can Thickened Liquids or Chin-Down Posture Prevent ...
Annals of Internal Medicine — Some persons with dementia, Parkinson disease, stroke, or other neurologic conditions have difficulty with swallowing (dysphagia). They may cough after drinking liquids or choke while eating food. During coughing or choking, they may inhale ...More…
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"Parkinson Disease"
Clinical Trials — A Study Evaluating Potential Screening Tools for Detecting Parkinson Disease Procedure: [123I]B-CIT injection and SPECT imaging; Drug: none established Safety and Efficacy of Motor Cortex Stimulation in the Treatment of Advanced Parkinson ...More…
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Disability Benefits
The information found in this section and elsewhere on the Web site is intended to provide general advice only. The Foundation strongly recommends that financial and insurance-related decisions be made only in consultation with qualified experts. ...More…