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Learn more about the symptoms, tips to help you live with the symptoms, Deep Brain Stimulation, latest treatment strategies and updates.

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Top 5 Blog Countdown for 2012

Learn what blog topics were most in 2012
12/28/2012

DBS- Questions for your Doctor

These questions can help you get the information you need during your appointments
08/31/2012

Deep Brain Stimulation- Surgery

Information about surgery
08/31/2012

Deep Brain Stimulation. Is it for me?

Learn about DBS and what it treats.
08/31/2012

DBS Programming

Know what to expect with DBS programming
08/31/2012

Gene Therapy for Parkinson's

Learn about the promise of gene therapy for Parkinson's
02/08/2012

What are Stem Cells?

Learn about the science of stem cells
02/08/2012

Stem Cell Therapy for Parkinsons

What does research tell us?
02/08/2012

Medical Research. 2011 in Review

Review of medical research in 2011 offers hope for the new year.
12/14/2011

Biomarkers

Biomarkers show promise in diagnosis and development of new treatments
12/14/2011

Micrographia

Small handwriting can be one of the earliest signs of PD
11/08/2011

Eye Opening Problems

Eye opening apraxia and blepharospasm. Different causes of eye opening problems.
10/24/2011

Drooling

Drooling is treatable
10/03/2011

Dyskinesia

Uncontrolled movemetns caused by medicine
09/07/2011

Swallowing Problems

Swallowing problems are treatable.
07/29/2011

When symptoms rob you of sleep

Manage night-time symptoms for beter sleep
04/19/2011

Sleep Apnea

Cause of fatigue, depression and other symptoms
04/14/2011

Sleep Problems

Sleep problems a frequent complaint
04/14/2011

Parkinson's Facts

You are not alone
04/14/2011

Environmental Exposures*

Does environment play a role in PD?
04/14/2011

Genetics Influences in PD*

How does one's genetics play a role?
04/14/2011

Genetics and Environmental Influences in PD

How does one's genetics play a role?
04/14/2011

Atypical Parkinsonism

Learn about other conditions that mimic Parkinson's disease
03/24/2011

Nonmotor symptoms can present before movement problems.

Some non-movement symptoms can occur before the earliest movement problems are detected.
03/24/2011

Parkinson's disease- Making the diagnosis

How is Parkinson's Diagnosed?
03/24/2011

Medical Profession Sets New Guidelines for Parkinson's Care

American Academy of Neurology publishes quality care measures in Nov 2010
01/04/2011

Motor Symptoms

Tremor is seen in many but not all people with PD
11/02/2010

Nonmotor Symptoms of Parkinson's

Parkinson's is not just a movement disorder
11/02/2010

Abrupt change in movement or thinking

When movement, thinking,or hallucinations change quickly it may be due to something other than your Parkinson's disease
08/19/2010

REM Sleep Disorder

Active,vivid dreaming with physical outbursts may be a sign of this sleep problem.
08/18/2010

Medicine Pipeline

Dr. Brandabur reviews promising medication research.
07/28/2010

Dystonia*

Sustained involuntary cramping, pulling, or twisting of muscle.
05/21/2010

Why so many dopamine medicines?

Learn why different medicines may be used to treat your movemetn symptoms.
05/07/2010

Dopaminergic Side Effects

Learn about the most common dopaminergic medicine side effects
05/07/2010

Dopaminergic medicines

More than one type of dopaminergic medicine canbe used to control symptoms
05/07/2010

Anticholinergic Medicines

Anticholinergics used for tremor
05/07/2010

Common Medicines for Parkinson's

Overview of medicines that treat motor and nonmotor symptoms
05/07/2010

Restless Leg Syndrome

Learn tips from experts on how to treat this problem
05/06/2010

Tips to stop a freeze

Learn ways to break your freeze.
05/05/2010

Freezing of Gait

Freezing can cause your feet to feel 'stuck'
05/01/2010

All About Walking

Parkinson's can cause posture, walking and balance problems
05/01/2010

Motor Complications

On-Off fluctuations and dyskinesia
05/01/2010

Bradykinesia and Rigidity

Bradykinesia and Rigidity
05/01/2010

Tremor

Description of Parkinson's tremor
05/01/2010

Parkinson's Changes Over Time

Understand the movement changes so that you can do something about it!
05/01/2010

What are the Parkinson's Motor Symptoms

Review the primary motor symptoms of Parkinson's
05/01/2010

Dizziness

Low blood pressure can cause dizziness
03/19/2010

Impulsivity

Medicines can cause impulsivity problems.
03/12/2010

Hallucinations

Hallucinations can be caused by Parkinson's medicines.
03/12/2010

Bent Posture - Is it Parkinson's, Age or My Back

Change in posture can have different causes.
11/17/2009