Tag: Parkinson’s
Gadolinium Exposure From MRI Not Linked to Parkinsonism
No significantly increased risk of parkinsonism for patients with cumulative gadolinium exposure
Rates of Parkinson’s Disease Rising Among U.S. Males
Smoking is known to help shield against the disease, so declines in that habit may play a role
FDA Approves Nuplazid for Parkinson’s Hallucinations
Half of patients with Parkinson's may experience hallucinations, delusions
Under-Dosing Worsens Prognosis for PD Patients With Infection
Findings among patients with Parkinson's disease admitted to the hospital with pneumonia, UTI
Antipsychotics May Up Early Mortality Risk in Parkinson’s
Unclear whether the medications or the disease are the key factor; study only shows an association
Risk of Parkinson’s Disease Increased for Rosacea Patients
Research found an association, but no cause-and-effect relationship between the two conditions
Cognitive Impairment Affects Speech of Parkinson’s Patients
Those with cognitive difficulties struggle to follow conversations or recall words
Comorbidity Affects Fitness-to-Drive Recs in Parkinson’s Disease
Physicians consider comorbidities, but on-road assessors may not
Study Questions Use of Physical Therapy for Early Parkinson’s
But results should be interpreted with attention to the study details, editorialist says
Lower Risk of Parkinson’s With Higher Urate Concentration
Findings seen in men but not women, based on participants from three U.S. cohorts
