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Brain Systems and Neurodegenerative Co-pathologies in Sleep Disturbance
… Study Rationale: Sleep problems, like acting out dreams or waking up during sleep, can occur years before people are diagnosed with … Sleep Disorders …
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Podcast: Vision Problems in Parkinson's Disease
April 24, 2019
… an often under-recognized Parkinson’s symptom — vision problems. Parkinson’s patient John Merchant joined Marta … of Parkinson’s, If DBS can relieve or worsen vision problems, and How eye changes related to alpha-synuclein and …
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Targeting the Body’s Circadian Clock to Improve Sleep Quality in Parkinson’s Disease
… Study Rationale: Chronic sleep disruption is among the most frequently reported and … features of Parkinson’s disease (PD). This loss of sleep quality is driven by dysregulation of the … a protein called CK1, plays a key role in regulating sleep and has been extensively characterized using …
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Podcast: Urinary Problems in Parkinson's Disease
August 22, 2018
… Urinary problems — trouble emptying or, the opposite, going too …
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Preventing and Treating Thinking Problems without Medication
July 10, 2018
… and their care partners. Not everyone experiences cognitive problems, and in those who do, they vary. Parkinson’s … lack adequate therapies to prevent and treat cognitive problems. There is only one U.S. Food and Drug … above) Follow a structured daily routine Maintain a regular sleep and wake schedule, eat meals around the same time, and …
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Speech and Swallowing Problems in Parkinson’s Disease
… improve swallowing, boosting confidence and health. Speech Problems Parkinson’s disease (PD) can affect speech in … expression, slowness and stooped posture, may add to speech problems. These can send incorrect non-verbal cues or impact … side effects, such as constipation, memory problems and sleepiness, especially in older people, their potential …