Tag: Parkinson’s
Regular Exercise Linked to Slower Deterioration in Parkinson Disease
Regular physical activity levels linked to slower deterioration of postural and gait stability, activities of daily living, processing speed
Dopamine Agonists, DRIs Similar for QoL in Parkinson Disease
No measurable difference in patient-rated quality of life seen for dopamine agonists versus dopamine reuptake inhibitors as adjuvant therapy
Young Veterans With Mild TBI Show Premature Cognitive Aging
In young veterans with traumatic brain injury, performance on some cognitive tests similar to that of older adults with early Parkinson disease
Guidance Updated on Treating Motor Symptoms in Early Parkinson Disease
Levodopa preferred as initial dopaminergic therapy for motor symptoms in patients with early Parkinson disease
Parkinson Disease Mortality Up in U.S. From 1999 to 2019
Increases seen across all age groups, both sexes, various racial/ethnic groups, different urban/rural classifications
Osteoarthritis May Be Linked to Increased Risk for Subsequent Parkinson Disease
Highest increased risk for developing Parkinson disease seen among those with knee or hip osteoarthritis
Certain Prostate Drugs Tied to Risk for Parkinson Disease
Use of glycolysis-enhancing drugs terazosin, doxazosin, or alfuzosin tied to lower risk for developing Parkinson disease than use of tamsulosin
Telehealth Use Up Markedly Among Parkinson Patients
Early in the pandemic, majority of Parkinson patients reported experiencing depression symptoms, anxiety, and sleep disturbances
Smartwatch Sensors Could Monitor Parkinson Disease Symptoms
Motor Fluctuations Monitor for Parkinson's Disease system measurements linked to clinical evaluations of tremor severity
Schizophrenia Tied to Increased Risk for Later Parkinson Disease
Authors say risk may be due to alterations in the brain's dopamine system
