Substantial Matters: Life & Science of Parkinson's
How can people with Parkinson's live a better life today? Join the Parkinson's Foundation as we highlight the treatments and techniques that can help all people affected by Parkinson's live a better life today, as well as the research that can bring a better tomorrow.
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Preview of: Understanding REM Sleep Behavior Disorder in Parkinson's (opens the original)
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Want more? Listen to the full episode at parkinson.org/Podcasts . Sleep problems affect more than 75% people with Parkinson's disease (PD) and can have a significant impact on day to day life. Common challenges include difficulty falling or staying asleep, excessive sleepiness during the day, and acting out dreams while asleep. This episode focuses on REM (Rapid Eye Movement) Sleep Behavior Disorder, or RBD, a condition in which people may verbally and/or physically act out their dreams. These i
Implications of Gene-Based Therapies for Parkinson's Disease (opens the original)
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Gene-based therapy for Parkinson's disease is an area of research that is currently being developed. It works by introducing genetic material into the brain, which can then "instruct" cells to produce compounds that can potentially alleviate symptoms of Parkinson's. Although years have gone by since the first gene-based clinical trial, there is still much to learn before fully realizing its potential impact to treat Parkinson's disease. In this episode, Movement Disorders Neurologist, Andrew Fei
¡EN ESPAÑOL! Cambios cognitivos (opens the original)
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Cuando uno piensa en la enfermedad de Parkinson (EP), es fácil asociarla más con los síntomas motores, como la rigidez o el temblor; pero también existen síntomas no motores, como los cambios de estado de ánimo, la ansiedad o la depresión. En este episodio, hablamos con la doctora Elsa Baena, neuropsicóloga clínica en el Barrow Neurological Institute, Centro de Excelencia de la Parkinson's Foundation, acerca de estos cambios cognitivos asociados con el Parkinson. La doctora Baena explica la cone
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