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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
Does Azilect slow disease progression?
https://nwpf.org/stay-informed/blog/2012/03/does-azilect-slow-disease-progression/
Azilect is a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOB I) designed to block the breakdown or metabolism of dopamine in the brain. This means more dopamine is available for use by the nerve calls.
March 23, 2012
Parkinson’s Paradoxes
https://nwpf.org/stay-informed/blog/2014/03/parkinsons-paradoxes/
Of the finer miseries of Parkinson’s Disease, perhaps paradox is the finest. Paradox flourishes at every level of PD. Just to start, Parkinson’s Disease robs you of the dexterity you need to handle sa…
March 10, 2014
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…
February 21, 2014
Pesticides Linked to Parkinson's Risk in People with Specific Gene
https://nwpf.org/stay-informed/news/2014/02/pesticides-linked-to-parkinsons-risk-in-people-with-specific-gene/
Several studies have linked pesticides with the development of Parkinson's disease, and now a new study has found a specific gene that may explain why some people are particularly susceptible to devel…
February 03, 2014
Spanish Researchers Design Wearable Remote Monitoring System For Patients With Parkinson's
https://nwpf.org/stay-informed/news/2015/02/spanish-researchers-design-wearable-remote-monitoring-system-for-patients-with-parkinsons/
Researchers from the Polytechnic University of Madrid (UPM) have developed a tool to improve the monitoring of patients with Parkinson disease based on a system of “wearable” sensors which constantly…
February 03, 2015
Breath Test for Parkinson's
https://nwpf.org/stay-informed/news/2015/02/breath-test-for-parkinsons/
Experts believe that a simple breath test could help doctors detect and diagnose Parkinson's disease.
February 10, 2015