Search Results Tagged With Progression
FDA approves DATScan
https://nwpf.org/stay-informed/blog/fda-approves-datscan/
Brain scan can measure what the brain looks like such as a CT scan or MRI or the brain’s activity levels.
February 01, 2012
Disease Progression
https://nwpf.org/recent-diagnosis/disease-progression/
PROGRESSION of symptoms
Parkinson's disease typically starts on one side of the body in the arms and legs and does spreads to the other side over time. Axial symptoms are present later in disease and…
March 20, 2018
Is your environment a high risk PD zone?
https://nwpf.org/stay-informed/blog/is-your-environment-a-high-risk-pd-zone/
Is there a toxin or something in the environment that causes Parkinson’s?
July 25, 2013
Does Azilect slow disease progression?
https://nwpf.org/stay-informed/blog/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
Smell tests, biomarkers and colon biopsies: New approaches to early identification of Parkinson’s disease
https://nwpf.org/stay-informed/news/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
Meet the woman who can smell Parkinson's
https://nwpf.org/stay-informed/news/meet-the-woman-who-can-smell-parkinsons/
Joy Milne’s ability to pick up the scent of illness early could lead to a breakthrough in disease testing, finds Joan McFadden.
March 05, 2017
When do I need to see a physical therapist?
https://nwpf.org/stay-informed/blog/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
How does posture change with Parkinson’s?
https://nwpf.org/stay-informed/blog/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
Advice for newly diagnosed
https://nwpf.org/stay-informed/blog/advice-for-newly-diagnosed/
What is the one piece of advice you would give to others just diagnosed with Parkinson’s? There is no doubt about it, getting a diagnosis of Parkinson’s can be life changing.
March 10, 2012
Parkinson’s Paradoxes
https://nwpf.org/stay-informed/blog/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