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…
6 Things Every Family and Sufferer Need to Know about PSP How do I know if I have PSP and not just Parkinson disease or “Parkinsonism?” Parkinsonism actually is not a diagnosis, but rather what we doctors use to describe the classic symptoms of Parkinson disease. These include 1)…
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…
The official magazine of the UF College of Medicine wrote up this great article on our new Center. Read up on our deep brain stimulation surgeries, our clinical treatment and research operations, and what makes our interdisciplinary center unique. Turning up the brain » Florida Physician – University of…
Please join the rehab team for group exercise class! Free to all! Class takes place EVERY Thursday evening at 5:15pm, in the café on the 1st floor of the Orthopedics Institute. Class includes stretching, strengthening, cardiovascular exercise, games, guest appearances, and of course a great deal of laughing! *All are welcome, we…
