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Daily News: As America Ages, Parkinson's - Already Common - Could Become Much More Widespread
April 27, 2010
… by a tremor at rest, slowness and stiffness of movement and problems with walking and balance.” For 75% to 80% of … [believed], and can include features like depression, sleep disorders, impaired smell, urinary problems, … of the disease. Individuals who only have impaired smell, a sleep problem called REM behavior disorder, and constipation …
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A Privilege to Participate
October 17, 2019
… feels distressed by symptoms that occur while she is sleeping. “I’ve heard them referred to as ‘acting out of … those movements, which is very disruptive to my husband’s sleep. And if I’m having a nightmare that someone is …
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The Team Fox Kilimanjaro Expedition is Growing
March 14, 2012
… eight years as lack of mobility led to additional health problems. What happened next, Roger describes as his “Alive … only reclaiming the life I had before PD and the associated problems, but a better life that included all of the lessons … is equally inspiring: 90+ lbs lost Diabetes – gone Sleep apnea – gone Reflux – gone High cholesterol – now in …
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Sexual & Reproductive Health
… Sexual problems are common in people with Parkinson's. These can … communication with your partner and doctor is key. Sexual Problems in Parkinson’s As with any subject that makes us … Some say they have fatigue, mild memory problems or sleep changes, many of which are common in pregnancy, …
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Laura Helen Jacobson, PhD
… Associate Professor Laura Jacobson is Head of the Sleep and Cognition Group at the Florey Institute of … drug discovery research for neurodegenerative and sleep disorders. She then moved to Australia and established the Sleep and Cognition Group at the Florey in 2016. Her …
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FDA Approves Northera for Orthostatic Hypotension
February 18, 2014
… It is essential that patients be reminded that they must sleep with their head and upper body elevated. Supine blood …