A new study of data from US military veterans examined the association between psychological trauma, specifically post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injury (TBI), and the risk of Parkinson's disease. The researchers analyzed data from about 72.000 US military veterans, some of whom had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Control groups were also formed to make comparisons.
Many people with Parkinson's have lived with the tremor for some time. Getting used to it somehow; Medications have only a very limited effect and sometimes have very strong side effects.
"If the Vilim ball lives up to what it promises at the moment, it will be a breakthrough in the treatment of tremor in Parkinson's disease," says neurologist Dr. Dieter Volc. He discovered this while searching for new aids on the Internet and has been testing it informally with the help of interested patients ever since. Extensive studies on the effectiveness are to follow. The first results are promising: 15 of the 12 patients to date have reported a good effect.
Artificial intelligence is on everyone's lips and so the question arose as to what it can do for us sufferers of Parkinson's. So what could be more obvious than to question the AI itself. This resulted in an extremely remarkable interview with “Chat GPT 4.0”, which is probably the most advanced artificial intelligence at the moment.
Dysphagia caused by neurological diseases
Swallowing disorders can be caused by various neurological diseases, such as stroke, Parkinson's disease, myasthenia gravis and muscle disorders. These disorders can lead to serious complications such as pneumonia or malnutrition and severely affect the quality of life of those affected and their families.
Sometimes it is difficult or embarrassing to talk about the symptoms. Patients may be reluctant to share their experiences with their family doctor, or may not even be aware that this is a component of Parkinson's disease. These short films are designed to provide clues to patients by addressing uncomfortable issues and encouraging them to make a connection with their illness and seek medical help.
Focused ultrasound, also known as high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU), is a noninvasive neurosurgical technique used to treat Parkinson's disease. This method uses focused sound waves to selectively stimulate or destroy areas of the brain responsible for Parkinson's symptoms. Focused ultrasound is typically used to treat tremor, which is a common symptom in people with Parkinson's disease.
A phase 3 study has shown that continuous L-dopa infusion has advantages over oral in Parkinson's patients with motor fluctuations Therapy offers. Continuous administration extended the “good on time” by 1,7 hours daily without disturbing side effects.
freezing is a phenomenon that occurs in Parkinson's disease and causes gait disorder. It is also known as “freezing” because it makes sufferers feel as if their feet are stuck to the ground. About three quarters of patients with the typical form of Parkinson's disease, idiopathic Parkinson's syndrome, are affected by freezing. The disease leads to the death of certain nerve cells in the brain dopamine produce a messenger substance that is important for controlling movements.
Therapeutic fasting is absolutely trendy and I had heard and read a lot about it. Since the beginning, our entire “system” has been geared towards longer periods of “no food”. Nowadays, however, we eat almost constantly, whether out of hunger, appetite, boredom, grief or frustration, etc. The food industry also doesn't necessarily tell us what leads to a balanced diet Nutrition counts. Flavor enhancers, colorings, emulsifiers, preservatives, sugar, fast food and the like make us sick in the long term and we slowly develop food allergies and inflammatory processes in the body. I wanted to give my body a break and let myself be surprised by the positive effects of therapeutic fasting, despite or especially because of my previous illnesses (ulcerative colitis and Parkinson's disease).
Today I, Jürgen Zender, am back in our sports hall in the east of Munich and, like every Monday and Thursday, I take part in table tennis training. Almost a dozen players meet here and together we warm up for a few rounds.
What is just a leisure sport for many has a very special meaning for all of us here. We all suffer from Parkinson's disease, a disease that prevents us from properly controlling our muscles and limbs. But that's exactly why we play table tennis. The complex and fast sport helps us to relieve the symptoms of the disease.