Risk of heart valve infections rising … Genetic markers linked to first symptoms of Parkinson’s … Discovery: A therapeutic target for healing aged muscles … 2 in 3 people think that dementia...
Clinical Briefs for Monday, September 30
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 27, 2019
Diagnostic tool may help treat Parkinson’s disease … Heart patients have best outcomes with once-to-twice weekly exercise … Study examines alcohol consumption, risk of dementia in seniors …...
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, September 26
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 25, 2019
A healthy diet may help prevent kidney disease … Blood pressure and prostate treatment may prevent or slow Parkinson’s … Hormone therapy tied to decreased diabetes biomarkers … Artificial intelligence...
Clinical Daily Briefs for Wednesday, September 25
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 24, 2019
Some blood thinners are better for bone health … ‘Exergaming’ on stationary bike eases Parkinson’s motor symptoms … Wearable technology for seniors can call an ambulance … Rideshare use improves...
Medication improves gesturing, tool use in Parkinson’s: MRI study
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 18, 2019
A dopamine-related therapy improves gesturing and tool use in people with Parkinson’s disease. Researchers have tracked these changes in the brain.
Reduced activity in early Parkinson’s not solely age-related: study
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 12, 2019
Physical activity is reduced in early stages of Parkinson’s disease, and it appears that the decline is not solely due to aging, researchers say.
Mental singing promotes a natural gait in Parkinson’s
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 10, 2019
A tune sung aloud – or silently to oneself – can help people with Parkinson’s set a stable rhythm to their gait while increasing walking speed.
Transverse floor patterns improve gait in Parkinson’s
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 09, 2019
Gait freezing in Parkinson’s disease is lessened when flooring has large, transverse rectangular visual cues, according to new research.
Drinking coffee may ease tremors in men with Parkinson’s: study
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 27, 2019
Coffee consumption appears to reduce resting tremor severity in men with Parkinson’s disease, according to new research.
Clinical Briefs for Friday, August 23
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 22, 2019
Playing online games can improve seniors’ ability to multitask … Insomnia tied to higher risk of heart disease and stroke … Parkinson’s disease fatigue tied to lower diastolic blood pressure …...