Search Results Tagged With Diagnosis
Smell tests, biomarkers and colon biopsies: New approaches to early identification of Parkinson’s disease
https://nwpf.org/stay-informed/news/2016/05/smell-tests,-biomarkers-and-colon-biopsies-new-approaches-to-early-identification-of-parkinson’s-disease/
Early diagnosis and starting treatment as early as possible are decisive factors in achieving improved quality of life for Parkinson’s sufferers.
May 30, 2016
On the scent of Parkinson’s disease
https://nwpf.org/stay-informed/blog/2015/10/on-the-scent-of-parkinsons-disease/
That shaking that you felt over the last few weeks was the Parkinson’s Disease world getting rocked by the news that a Scottish woman can detect PD by a subtle “musky” odor given off by those afflicte…
October 30, 2015
How does posture change with Parkinson’s?
https://nwpf.org/stay-informed/blog/2012/04/how-does-posture-change-with-parkinsons/
Posture changes for many reasons- Some causes are related to Parkinson’s- Some related to weakness-Some related to arthritic changes
April 21, 2012
New blood signature analysis may help diagnose Parkinson's disease earlier
https://nwpf.org/stay-informed/news/2015/04/new-blood-signature-analysis/
A new blood test may more accurately identify blood signatures, or biomarkers, for Parkinson's disease (PD), according to a new study published in the journal Movement Disorders.
April 06, 2015
Virtual Reality Test Could Make It Easier To Diagnose MS And Parkinson’s
https://nwpf.org/stay-informed/news/2016/09/virtual-reality-diagnosis/
Scientists are developing an affordable virtual reality test to help doctors make early diagnoses of neurodegenerative disorders such as MS and Parkinson’s.
September 06, 2016
Mid Stage Symptoms
https://nwpf.org/wellness-center/stages-of-pd/mid-stage-overview/mid-stage-symptoms/
Mid stage PD is marked by motor complications. Medications are still effective but no longer control symptoms smoothly throughout the day.
Motor complications described below are divided into two…
May 05, 2016
Top medicines that worsen Parkinson’s disease or cause secondary parkinsonism
https://nwpf.org/stay-informed/blog/2013/10/top-medicines-that-worsen-parkinson’s-disease-or-cause-secondary-parkinsonism/
Some medications can worsen movement symptoms of PD, including slowness, stiffness, tremor and dyskinesia.
October 04, 2013
When do I need to see a physical therapist?
https://nwpf.org/stay-informed/blog/2013/05/when-do-i-need-to-see-a-physical-therapist/
Chances are you will benefit from a physical therapy (PT) evaluation and treatment if you have movement symptoms associated with Parkinson’s disease or other brain condition.
May 24, 2013
My mom has PD and almost every evening, any time between ...
https://nwpf.org/stay-informed/blog/2013/03/my-mom-has-pd-and-almost-every-evening,-any-time-between-/
My mom has PD and almost every evening, any time between 4-8 pm she experiences hot flashes, she gets really red and hot from the neck up, while the rest of her body is cold. Is this a PD symptom? We …
March 05, 2013
How can I tell whether medications are wearing off or Parkinson’s disease is progressing?
https://nwpf.org/stay-informed/blog/2012/11/how-can-i-tell-whether-medications-are-wearing-off-or-parkinsons-disease-is-progressing/
How Parkinson’s motor symptoms respond to dopaminergic medication changes over time.
November 27, 2012