Category Archives: Parkinson’s Treatment

WATERLOO (KWWL) - Terry Hertges was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease about four years ago. Three years ago she started a support group for other people also living with Parkinson's. "It's a lot different talking to your doctor than it is talking to someone who has Parkinson's," said Terry Hertges. Hertges said when she was diagnosed she felt alone, but she knew she wasn't alone, which is why she wanted to start this group. The Parkinson's Disease Support Group isn't just for people with Parkinson's. It's also for caregivers, friends or anyone who just wants to learn more about the disease. "Chronic, progressive neurological disease, which means it gets worse, not better. We have shakiness, stiffness," said Hertges. Nearly one million people in the U.S. live with Parkinson's. The cause is unknown, although doctors do know a decrease in dopamine leads to difficulty controlling movement. There is no cure for Parkinson's, but treatment options are available. Through the monthly meetings, Terry Hertges hopes people learn more about Parkinson's and meet others also living with the disease. "Every time I help somebody, I feel better," said Terry Hertges. See the original post here: Parkinson's Disease support group in Waterloo … Continue reading →

Wigan v Bradford. Click here to bet. The Bantams, fifth in npower League Two, are the lowest-ranked side left in the competition and face the tough task of beating Barclays Premier League opposition on their own ground. But Parkinson wants his players to enjoy the experience and concentrate on doing themselves justice at the DW Stadium. "It's our reward for a good first third to the season," he told the club's Bantams Player. "It is great day out for the football club. "We'll take 5,000 fans with us and it's a night we'll really enjoy if we put in a good performance. "To get a result we'll have to play above and beyond what we normally do and Wigan will have to play below their normal standard, but cup shocks do happen. The only pressure on us is to perform and that's what we'll do. "We go without a few key players but it's an opportunity for a few of the players who haven't played for a while to get a chance, and an opportunity to give a few youngsters a chance. And what an occasion it will be for the young lads who will at least be on the … Continue reading →

Dr. William Rader Stem Cell Of America - Breakthrough Parkinson's Treatment Stem Cell Of America http://www.drwilliamrader.com - Breakthrough Stem Cell Treatment for Parkinson'sFrom:William RaderViews:7 0ratingsTime:02:19More inScience Technology Read the original post: Dr. William Rader … Continue reading →

A study at the University of Virginia could lead to a cure for tremor caused by Parkinson's disease. It could even be the first step toward treating the symptoms of other movement disorders. It's a groundbreaking study and if it works, one ultrasound to the brain could be an alternative to brain surgery for Parkinson's patients. "Patients and their families and their doctors are all very interested in minimally invasive treatments," said UVA neurosurgeon Dr. Jeff Elias. That's just what Dr. Elias and his colleagues at UVA are working towards - a minimally invasive treatment for Parkinson's tremor. Dr. Elias said, "We're utilizing focused ultrasound technology and this is technology that's coupled with MRI guidance, so we have the best of MRI visualization and the noninvasiveness of ultrasound, so that there's no incisions or holes drilled." The study is funded in part by the Focused Ultrasound Foundation. "The reason for funding a Parkinson's study, first of all, there's a large unmet clinical need," said Matt Eames with the Focused Ultrasound Foundation. "A lot of patients are not interested in deep brain stimulation." If the study is successful, the treatment could be an alternative to brain surgery. "This technology utilizes over … Continue reading →

The Mirken Department of Neurology at Beth Israel Medical Center received a plaque from the National Parkinson Foundation (NPF) to celebrate the departments continued designation as an NPF Center of Excellence since 1996. Peter Schmidt, PhD, Chief Information Officer and Vice President of Programs at the foundation presented the plaque to Susan Bressman M.D., Chair of the Mirken Department of Neurology, who accepted the honor on behalf of her exemplary team of neurology specialists. New York, NY (PRWEB) October 30, 2012 The National Parkinson Foundation is pleased to continue our association with the great Parkinsons Center at Beth Israel Medical Center, said Peter Schmidt, PhD, Chief Information Officer and Vice President of Programs at the foundation, who presented the plaque. The challenges that face us in advancing the state of Parkinsons care are tremendous and our community is lucky to have Dr. Bressman and her team on our side as we endeavor to surmount them. Susan Bressman, M.D., Chair of the Mirken Department of Neurology, accepted the plaque on behalf of her exemplary team. National Parkinson Foundation Centers of Excellence are widely renowned for outstanding performance in Parkinsons research, care and outreach. Recognized by their medical peers as leaders in … Continue reading →

Bradford boss Phil Parkinson is relaxed ahead of his side's Capital One Cup tie with Wigan on Tuesday night. Phil Parkinson: In relaxed mood The Bantams, fifth in League Two, are the lowest-ranked side left in the competition and face the tough task of beating Premier League opposition on their own ground. But Parkinson wants his players to enjoy the experience and concentrate on doing themselves justice at the DW Stadium. "It's our reward for a good first third to the season," he told the club's Bantams Player. "It is great day out for the football club. "We'll take 5,000 fans with us and it's a night we'll really enjoy if we put in a good performance. "To get a result we'll have to play above and beyond what we normally do and Wigan will have to play below their normal standard, but cup shocks do happen. The only pressure on us is to perform and that's what we'll do. "We go without a few key players but it's an opportunity for a few of the players who haven't played for a while to get a chance, and an opportunity to give a few youngsters a chance. And what an … Continue reading →

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Nov. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Amarantus BioSciences, Inc. (AMBS), a biotechnology company developing new treatments and diagnostics for Parkinson's disease and Traumatic Brain Injury centred on its proprietary anti-apoptosis therapeutic protein MANF, today announced that it intends to pursue the identification of one or multiple therapeutic indications for its lead therapeutic candidate MANF that could lead to the therapy receiving orphan drug designation(s) with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The strategy is centred on exploiting MANF's unique mechanism of action related to facilitating proper protein folding and processing in the endoplasmic reticulum in order to identify rare and/or ultra-rare diseases where MANF treatment may play a significant role in improving patient outcomes in disease states where no other treatment options are currently available. "Protein misfolding and aggregation plays a significant role in a wide range of human diseases, including very common diseases such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's, as well as many rare and ultra-rare diseases," said Gerald E. Commissiong, President & CEO of Amarantus. "MANF has a unique ability to mediate protein folding in an extracellular fashion, making it potentially an ideal biologic drug candidate for a wide range of human conditions. Parkinson's continues to remain the … Continue reading →

LSVT BIG therapy helps people with Parkinson disease Sarasota Memorial rehab therapists and their Parkinson patients demonstrate the benefits of LSVT Big therapy. The in-home and outpatient physical/occupational therapy program is based on the successful LSVT LOUD speech treatment for people like Michael J. Fox managing Parkinson's. For more information, visit smh.com or call Sarasota Memorial's HealthLine at (941) 917-7777.From:SMHCSViews:14436 13ratingsTime:02:35More inEducation See the article here: LSVT BIG therapy helps people with Parkinson disease - Video … Continue reading →

Treatment ideas for Parkinson's (Slide 77) IM Adult Rehabilitation Best Practices: Motor SkillsFrom:IMetronomeViews:536 0ratingsTime:06:05More inScience Technology See more here: Treatment ideas for Parkinson's (Slide 77) - Video … Continue reading →

LCIG Pump for advanced Parkinson First: allow my apologies for the heavy breathing at the beginning of this video. No XXX. I do have permission to show this. Sorry, if you were misled. LOL! This is about my treatment for advanced Parkinson, The Levodopa Carbidopa Intestinal Gel Pump. "It works better than pills", according to me, Judy Whitmore, on the University of Florida Digital Worlds Institute's show, LiveVibeTV.com season 2, show 1, act 3. To see the previous show logon to LiveVibeTV.com Season 1, Show 4, minute 44 (or so..I hope I am remembering that correctly. Jill Sonke talks with Cameron Justice. Then Cameron introduces Don me. Look for my "doe in he headlights" look on my face. I was partially "on" fighting to get "all on". While we were dancing during the finale I was "all on". The music gets into or brains via our ears, armss, legs, hips heart. My explanations were much too short for a 13 year+ story. More to come. I hope others will tell their stories of coping strategies, et al... i do have permission to the LVTV show. Likewise with The Ilene Silverman Show. Can someone help me with the tech part … Continue reading →