Entries from Jürgen

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

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Communication between doctors and patients is a fundamental aspect of healthcare that is often complicated by a seemingly insurmountable barrier: technical language. While doctors juggle complex terminology every day, patients often reach their limits when it comes to understanding medical information. This mismatch between jargon and patient understanding represents a serious barrier to effective healthcare.

ParkinsonPuls: Experiences & Expertise
ParkinsonPuls: Experiences & Expertise
Between technical jargon and patient understanding: The hurdles of medical communication







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The study of dopamine, serotonin and social behavior

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The neurotransmitters dopamine and serotonin in the brain have a significant influence on our social behavior, as new research shows. For the first time, their interaction has been directly observed thanks to the participation of four Parkinson's patients in an experiment during brain surgery. The results reveal a neurochemical mechanism that explains our tendency to make decisions in a social context. Additionally, in the long term, this technique could help to better understand changes in brain chemistry associated with Parkinson's disease.

ParkinsonPuls: Experiences & Expertise
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The study of dopamine, serotonin and social behavior







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Fast

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Therapeutic fasting is absolutely trendy and I had already heard and read a lot about it. Our entire "system" has been geared towards longer phases "without food" from the very beginning. Nowadays, however, people eat almost continuously, whether because of hunger, appetite, boredom, grief or frustration, etc. The food industry does not necessarily serve us what counts as a balanced diet. Flavor enhancers, dyes, emulsifiers, preservatives, sugar, fast food and the like make us ill in the long run and we slowly develop food allergies and inflammatory processes in the body. I wanted to give my body a break from it and be surprised by the positive effects of therapeutic fasting despite or precisely because of my previous illnesses (ulcerative colitis and Parkinson's disease).

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Pain in Parkinson’s – a lecture by Prof. Dr. Ceballos Baumann

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Welcome to a lecture by Prof. Dr. Ceballos Baumann on a topic that is often overshadowed by the motor symptoms of Parkinson’s – Pain in Parkinson's.

Parkinson's is a neurodegenerative disease primarily associated with movement disorders. But we are increasingly recognizing that pain can be a significant component of this disease and that Quality of life significantly affect those affected. Over the next few minutes, we'll take a look together at why pain occurs in Parkinson's disease, how it can manifest, and the challenges it poses for patients and their caregivers. Let's explore together this often overlooked but significant piece in the Parkinson's puzzle.

AI in healthcare: the 10.000 Brains Project

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Hypotheses investigated include inflammation, changes in intestinal flora and hygiene factors. Early intervention such as a Mediterranean diet change could reduce the risk of these diseases. Further research is required to clarify the exact connections.

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AI in healthcare: the 10.000 Brains Project







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The gut-brain connection: A look at Alzheimer's and Parkinson's

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Hypotheses investigated include inflammation, changes in intestinal flora and hygiene factors. Early intervention such as a Mediterranean diet change could reduce the risk of these diseases. Further research is required to clarify the exact connections.

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The gut-brain connection: A look at Alzheimer's and Parkinson's







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Dates in February

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We have February packed full of dates for you. The information events are intended to help you become an informed patient who can meet therapists on an equal footing. Because nothing is more important for us sufferers of Parkinson's than being able to at least partially navigate our way through the jungle of our disease ourselves.

Nanoparticles and Parkinson's disease

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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 the brain mark the onset of Parkinson's disease.

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Nanoparticles and Parkinson's disease







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