James Parkinson wrongly believed that the disease had no effect on the mind and psyche of those affected. That was a fatal misjudgment, since new scientific studies have shown that every third Parkinson's patient develops dementia in the course of the disease.
However, this so-called Parkinson's dementia usually only occurs in the late stages of the disease and thus mainly, but not exclusively, affects patients of advanced age
But what actually is dementia?
Generally speaking, it is a progressive process in the brain that leads to a reduction in intellectual ability. In contrast to Alzheimer's dementia, memory is less affected than brain performance.
But let's let Professor Dr. med Matthias Maschke to bring the findings up to date. His lecture was recorded at the sixth Southwest German Parkinson Days 2022 in Kaiserslautern. It was an event of the Parkinson's self-help group Jupa RLP -Süd
JuPa RLP -Süd is an extremely active self-help group with a focus on "those who suffer from Parkinson's disease at a young age", which I warmly recommend to anyone seeking advice.
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 needed to...
Musk or Messiah? The ethical challenges of Neuralink Elon Musk, the man behind Tesla and SpaceX, has a vision with Neuralink: curing diseases, improving human abilities...
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 contain a chemical compound with alpha-synuclein...
Quo Vadis dPV? My very personal story In 2019 I was surprised by the diagnosis of Parkinson's and everyone who had to go through this experience knows the feeling of helplessness, panic and uncertainty...
When 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,...
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...
Leave a comment
Participate in the discussion?Leave us your comment!