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Professor of Neurology, expert on Parkinson's disease and other basal ganglia disorders, deep brain stimulation, author of over 300 research papers and the bestselling book Parkinson's Disease: 10 Secrets to a Happier Life
What are the problems/challenges of stem cells for Parkinson’s disease that are keeping it from becoming a major treatment? There are significant problems with stem cells as a potential savior therapy for Parkinson’s disease. First, when you take a cell and make it divide you must be able to turn…
On Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 8:30AM, our Dystonia and Parkinson’s communities will once again race this 5K/15K route at Hawthorne Trail to raise funds to benefit research. BAG & CHIP pick-up: December 9, 5:30-7:30 at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney on NW 8th Avenue (for info, please call…
What are dyskinesias and how can I manage them? Dyskinesias are abnormal, involuntary movements that occur in response to repeated dopamine-replacement therapy (Brotchie 2005; Olanow 2001). Sometimes, they can be debilitating. These motor complications are typically “choreiform”. Chorea comes from the Greek word meaning “to dance”, so the dyskinesias looks…
What is the best test for my doctor to order to diagnose Parkinson’s disease? There is no reliable blood test to diagnose Parkinson’s disease. The best way to make a diagnosis is to have a neurological examination by someone experienced in the care of Parkinson’s disease patients. There are diagnostic…
These are quick tips to work on with your doctor in case of acute worrisome hallucinations and psychosis in the setting of Parkinson’s disease: Check for a urinary tract infection or pneumonia Consider the medication list and consider that medications may be the underlying cause, or contributing to the cause…
A Critical Reappraisal of the Worst Drugs in Parkinson’s Disease What are the worst drugs for Parkinson’s disease patients? Couldn’t a simple list be assembled and disseminated to the Parkinson community? Recently Ed Steinmetz, an experienced neurologist in Ft. Meyers, FL pointed out to me, a list approach published in…
Over the years we have noticed that Parkinson’s disease patients commonly present with constipation. We always recommend as much daily vigorous exercise as is possible, and drinking 6-8 glasses of water a day. If that doesn’t work, we have over the last ten…
Dr Edward Staab Grant 2011…
Officials will celebrate the grand opening of the University of Florida Center for Movement Disorders and Neurorestoration at 11 a.m. Monday, April 18, 2011. The center will occupy the fourth floor of the UF Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Institute at 3450 Hull Road, within easy reach of the UF Hilton…
NOTE: This symposium happened in 2011. April 30th, 2011 from 9AM-1PM, TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 4000 NW 53rd Avenue in Gainesville. Registration is requested, as lunch is provided to all who attend. This educational seminar is FREE and OPEN to all Parkinson patients, family members, caregivers, and healthcare professionals. Please…
