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Deep Brain Stimulation
… or non-motor symptoms. As DBS may worsen thinking or memory problems, it’s not recommended for people with dementia. … also may do detailed memory/thinking testing to detect any problems that could worsen with DBS. If your doctors do … guide the electrodes to the right spot while a person is asleep. Each method has its pros and cons and may not be …
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Ask the MD: What We Know and Don’t Yet Know about Coronavirus Disease and Parkinson’s
April 17, 2020
… those who have significant swallowing, breathing or moving problems, are at increased risk for many types of infection, … you may be slower. People who have thinking or memory problems may get confused. (Even those with mild or … system, which fights infection, can potentially cause later problems. In some people, the immune system mistakenly …
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Ask the MD: Life Lessons from Marathon Training (No Running Required!)
October 25, 2023
… that goal. That included cutting out alcohol, getting extra sleep and doing some intense workouts. But it has also meant …
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Analytic Models in Biomarker Development
… writing measures, memory tests, mood tests, assessment of sleep, and evaluation of the structures at the base of the …
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Generation of a dorsal motor nucleus X (DMX) specific pre-clinical model of alpha synuclein overexpression to study the etiology of autonomic dysfunction in PD
… non-motor symptoms in PD, such as autonomic instability, sleep disturbance, and constipation, remain poorly …
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MJFF’s Dr. Rachel Dolhun Shares What to Know about Better Brain Health and Parkinson’s
January 23, 2023
… dreams — yelling, punching, kicking, thrashing while you're sleeping. Losing your sense of smell, sometimes even …