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Cannabis legalization and Parkinson's disease. Advantages and disadvantages

Cannabis legalization and Parkinson's disease. Advantages and disadvantages

Cannabis Legalization. Advantages and disadvantages in the context of Parkinson's A contribution by Jürgen Zender The discussion about the use of medical cannabis to treat various diseases has increased worldwide in recent years. The potential of cannabis-based therapies is being intensively researched, particularly for Parkinson's disease, a neurodegenerative disease that affects millions of people. The table summary below provides an overview of the advantages and disadvantages of using medical cannabis for Parkinson's disease, based on current research and patient reports. This discussion takes place against the background of significant legal developments in Germany, where a change in the law legalizing cannabis for medical purposes... Continue reading …

Aspiration pneumonia and Parkinson's disease

Aspiration pneumonia and Parkinson's A contribution by Jürgen Zender Aspiration pneumonia is considered one of the three most likely causes of death in Parkinson's disease, so scary... Continue reading …

Between technical jargon and patient understanding: The hurdles of medical communication

The hurdles of medical communication Ein Contribution by Jürgen Zender Introduction: Communication between doctors and patients is a fundamental... Continue reading …

 

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Nanoparticles and Parkinson's disease

Nanoparticles and Parkinson's disease
How nanoplastics could promote the development of Parkinson's disease A contribution by Jürgen Zender Plastic waste, especially nanoparticles made from the plastic polystyrene, could influence the development of Parkinson's disease, according to a new study. Researchers found that these tiny plastic particles form a chemical bond with alpha-synuclein, a protein whose deposits in... Continue reading …

Wearable robotic walking aid prevents dreaded “freezing”

Wearable robotic walking aid prevents dreaded “freezing”
Wearable robotic walking aid prevents the dreaded “freezing” An article by Jürgen Zender As a Parkinson’s sufferer, the fight against “freezing” while walking is a daily challenge. Every step can become an arduous slog until you end up frozen in place. The frustration and risk of falls accompany us Parkinson's patients on... Continue reading …

Quo vadis dPV?

Quo vadis dPV?
Quo vadis dPV? A comment from Jürgen Zender Quo Vadis dPV? My very personal story In 2019 I was surprised by the diagnosis of Parkinson's and everyone who has had this experience knows the feeling of helplessness, panic and uncertainty. Looking for support I, like many others, just... Continue reading …

What you need to know about Parkinson's

What you need to know about Parkinson's
What you need to know about Parkinson's. An overview by Jürgen Zender Read aloud If a person with Parkinson's or a relative wants to find out about a possible illness, accompanying symptoms play a crucial role. These can affect different parts of the body, including skin, skeleton, sensory organs and psyche. The expression and appearance... Continue reading …

The dark side of Parkinson's, on the right lines, German version

The dark side of Parkinson's, on the right lines, German version
the dark side of parkinson's Episode 6, on the right lines A contribution by Jürgen Zender 6th and final part of the mini-series about Jon Stamford and his experiences with Parkinson's. The series ends on a conciliatory note with a nice anecdote that describes the famous “splinter in your own eye” in a very vivid way... Continue reading …
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