Parkinson's Disease Clinic Videos Video: Elevated Homocysteine in Parkinson’s December 20, 2017 | Leave a Comment Scientific literature contains a multitude of research studies linking homocysteine to poor health. Elevated homocysteine in Parkinson’s is thought to worsen oxidative stress on the neurons that produce dopamine and make them more easily damaged by environmental toxins. This video by Neurology Solutions Nurse Practitioner Jordan Harborth explains the correlation between homocysteine (Hcy), a non-protein amino acid, and neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease. Read more » Levodopa Parkinsons supplements neurodegeneration DNA methylation Homocysteine
Oral Medications Parkinson's Disease Managing Parkinson’s with medication July 7, 2016 | Leave a Comment Choices about medications made early in the course of disease can have a lasting impact on the course of the illness. Learn about medications for managing Parkinson's disease. Read more » Sinemet Parkinson's disease treatment of PD PD research Levodopa Rytary carbidopa managing Parkinsons Parkinsons medication
Parkinson's Disease New Medications available for managing Parkinson’s Disease June 2, 2016 | 2 Comments on New Medications available for managing Parkinson’s Disease There have been several exciting recent developments in the realization of advanced treatment options and new medications for Parkinson’s disease. Patients with PD should consider seeking a medication review at least annually to see if they can benefit from the latest developments for treatment of PD. Read more » Nuplazid Parkinson's medications Sinemet Rytary DBS Parkinson's disease treatment of PD neurological disorders Deep Brain Stimulation dystonia movement disorders demenita PD medication review movement disorder specialist Anticholinergics Azilect COMT inhibitors Duopa Pump Exelon Patch Levodopa levodopa/carbidopa MAO-B inhibitors