However, the perspectives changed fundamentally with the introduction of Produodopa®, a subcutaneous infusion solution. Continuous infusion over 24 hours using a portable pump ensures more constant effective levels. The crucial advantage for all of us is that no surgery is required to insert the subcutaneous cannula. This less invasive treatment option is a huge relief for all of us.
Karl Walter, an 80-year-old resident of Karlsfeld, has had an impressive and transformative experience with Parkinson's disease. This condition, characterized by a constant shaking, also known as tremor, had severely affected his ability to carry out everyday tasks. Even basic tasks, such as tying a tie or lacing his shoes, posed major challenges for him.
Think of the brain like a city where trash must be regularly disposed of to keep the streets clean and functional. In Parkinson's disease, something similar happens to proteins in the brain. Normally, unwanted or damaged proteins are disposed of through the “cellular garbage disposal”. But in Parkinson's disease, these proteins build up and cause problems.
It's only been 3 weeks since I underwent deep brain stimulation. When I decided on this complex but established procedure at the Rechts der Isar Clinic in autumn 2023, I had a precise idea of what would happen in my head, but whether it would work was the father of the thought.
In recent years, THS technology has evolved. Modern procedures now use more advanced imaging techniques and more detailed brain maps to make electrode placement more precise and safer. The electrodes themselves have also evolved. The latest models allow even more precise control of electrical impulses, improving the effectiveness of treatment and reducing side effects.
For almost exactly a year, I looked into the treatment option of deep brain stimulation for myself, collected information, spent three days in the clinic to have my suitability tested, weighed up the pros and cons, opportunities and risks, and now the time has come : I will receive my deep brain stimulation on November 16.11.2023th, XNUMX.
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A French-Swiss research group has developed a technique that is intended to correct the gait disorders typical of Parkinson's disease. This has already worked for one patient.
Right now, the Parkinson's community across Europe has a crucial opportunity to ban the use of the controversial pesticide glyphosate, which has been linked to public health risks such as cancer, Parkinson's and other neurodegenerative diseases.
The Parkinson's network RheinNeckar+ at the SRH-Kurpfalz Hospital in Heidelberg would like to inform people's care situation
Improve Parkinson's syndromes in our metropolitan region.
For this purpose, it is necessary to know the current problems in the care of people with Parkinson's in order to promote future cooperation between all those involved and to eliminate barriers together. At the same time, we want to examine how closely the relatives are involved in the care.
Introduction
Due to its complexity, Parkinson's disease represents a challenge that is being addressed in Germany through innovative approaches such as Parkinson's networks. An umbrella company was recently founded that takes on a coordinating role and positions Parkinson's as a model disease for the establishment of networks.
Tai Chi, often referred to as meditation in motion, is an ancient Chinese martial art that relies on gentle and flowing movement sequences. Practitioners perform a series of postures and movements in a slow, graceful sequence designed to balance the body, mind and breathing. Originally conceived as a martial art, Tai Chi has evolved into a form of physical training used for both health promotion and disease prevention.