Ping pong may be good physical therapy for people with Parkinson’s
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 25, 2020
Motor symptoms and functional abilities improved when seniors engaged in weekly ping pong sessions designed by experienced players.
High physical activity level may delay onset of Parkinson’s motor symptoms
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 13, 2020
A study of long-distance skiers showed that physical fitness may delay clinical symptoms for years.
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, February 13
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 12, 2020
Ageism linked to health problems in the elderly … Study confirms diabetes drug’s link to heart problems … Simple blood test could help predict progression of Parkinson’s … EEG identifies...
Palliative care shows promise for those with Parkinson’s
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 10, 2020
Palliative care surpasses standard care for improving quality of life and motor symptoms in people with Parkinson’s disease, say researchers.
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, January 15
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 14, 2020
‘Ageotypes’ study ties healthy behaviors to decrease in aging markers … Access to Medicare increases cancer detection, reduces cancer mortality rate … Psychiatric conditions linked to cognitive...
Meds used to manage Parkinson’s impulsivity may be ineffective, study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 13, 2020
Certain medications used to treat impulsivity linked to Parkinson’s drugs Mirapex and Requip may be ineffective, a preliminary study has found.
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, January 14
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 13, 2020
Biogen to acquire early-stage Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s treatment from Pfizer … Flu activity is high, but related deaths and hospitalizations remain low: CDC … Most people with osteoporosis...
Clinical Briefs for Monday, January 13
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 10, 2020
Watch the kidneys: Heart disease linked to a higher risk of renal failure … Combining antibiotics may promote resistance, study finds … Could synthetic neuron cells replace those lost to Parkinson’s?...
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, January 9
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 08, 2020
Teva to pay $54 million to settle False Claims Act lawsuit involving Parkinson’s drug … Non-antibiotic wound gel treats and prevents infections … Company licenses voice biomarkers for Alzheimer’s...
Parkinson’s drug levodopa may be causing new problems, say scientists
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 20, 2019
Evidence that first-line Parkinson’s drug levodopa may cause freezing of gait should be addressed, according to a new editorial.