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my deep brain stimulation – part 2

12 December 2023/0 comments/in Research and Development, Non-drug therapy, Therapies, Video/from John

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.

My deep brain stimulation – an experience report

15 November 2023/2 comments/in Research and Development, Non-drug therapy, Therapies/from John

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.

I would like to share this with my readers in a multi-part documentary.

Learning to walk again with a spinal cord prosthesis

13 November 2023/1 comment/in To know better, Research and Development, Non-drug therapy, Therapies/from John

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.

Tai Chi and Parkinson's: A promising connection

28 October 2023/0 comments/in To know better, Exercise, Research and Development, Non-drug therapy, Therapies/from John

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.

Human Brain Project is over!

13 October 2023/0 comments/in To know better, Research and Development, Therapies/from John

The Human Brain Project (HBP) was an ambitious scientific endeavor focused on recreating the human brain in a digital way. This ten-year project, funded by the European Union, brought together over 500 researchers from different disciplines and countries with the common goal of better understanding and digitalizing the complex network of almost 100 billion nerve cells and the millions of kilometers of nerve fibers that connect them to recreate.

New insights into intestinal health and Parkinson's

3 October 2023/0 comments/in To know better, Nutrition, Research and Development, Therapies/from John

Influence of intestinal health on Parkinson's and MS: New findings from the University Medical Center Magdeburg

The importance of gut health to the human body goes far beyond digestion. Researchers at the University Medical Center Magdeburg have discovered that the intestinal microbiome can have a decisive influence on the development of chronic inflammatory and neurodegenerative diseases such as multiple sclerosis (MS) and Parkinson's. This article presents the latest findings from the research group “Translational Neuroimmunology and Neurodegeneration” led by Prof. Dr. med. Aiden Haghikia described in more detail.

PingPongParkinson World Championship in Wels 2023

September 29, 2023/0 comments/in Exercise, Non-drug therapy, Therapies/from John

On Tuesday I entered exhibition hall 6 in Wels and was immediately overwhelmed by the energy and enthusiasm. Surrounded by almost 300 other athletes from all over the world who are just as passionate about table tennis as I am, I immediately felt at home. Now, on Friday, I'm proudly in the round of XNUMX in both the men's doubles and the doubles mix. This isn't just a competition; it is a testament to the unwavering spirit of all of us - athletes who, despite Parkinson's disease, push our limits and show what is possible. The following article from Oberösterreich Nachrichten gives a comprehensive and impressive insight into this World Cup, and I would like to share it with you.

Table tennis and Parkinson's

September 27, 2023/0 comments/in Exercise, Non-drug therapy, Therapies, Video/from John

In addition to being a fast and exciting sport, table tennis can also provide therapeutic benefits, particularly for people with Parkinson's disease. Bayerischer Rundfunk highlighted exactly this connection in an interesting report on Bayern 3 and presented both expert opinions from medical professionals and stories from those affected. One of the guests of this article is Jürgen Zender, the editor of the Parkinson Journal.

September 23, 2023/0 comments/in Exercise, Research and Development, Non-drug therapy, Therapies/from John

LSVT BIG was developed to counteract the movement problems typical of Parkinson's, such as stiffness, tremors and slowness. While we dealt with the basics in the first part, we look at the therapeutic process in the second part.

New hope for Parkinson's patients through stem cell technology?

September 7, 2023/0 comments/in Research and Development, Therapies/from John

The increased risk of melanoma in Parkinson's patients has been documented in numerous scientific studies. A first comprehensive meta-analysis was published by Liu and colleagues in the journal Neurology in 2011 and found that people with Parkinson's had more than double the risk of being diagnosed with melanoma. An important study on this topic was also published in 2010 by John Bertoni and colleagues in the Archives of Neurology (later renamed JAMA Neurology). The Bertoni study used data from the North American Parkinson's and Melanoma Survey Group and found that the incidence of malignant melanoma was 2,24 times higher in the Parkinson's cohort compared to the general population.