Oral Medications Parkinson's Disease Treatments for secondary symptoms of Parkinson’s disease July 14, 2016 | Leave a Comment The changes in the brain that cause motor symptoms in Parkinson's disease spread gradually but in time they often begin to affect mental functions, including memory and the ability to pay attention, make sound judgments and plan the steps needed to complete a task, known as “executive function.” Medication treatment is available for secondary symptoms of Parkinson's disease affecting mental function, such as dementia, psychosis and impaired executive function. Read more » medications dementia Parkinson movement disorder neurological disorders treatment of PD Parkinson's disease Parkinson's dementia secondary symptoms of PD
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Dystonia Medtronic Deep Brain Stimulation Therapy Lunch & Learns February 17, 2016 | Leave a Comment Medtronic has scheduled a series of lunch and learns for implanted and new patients considering Deep Brain Stimulation implant surgery in Austin. The Lunch and Learns include “Battery Longevity Clinic” for implanted patients and “Behind the Surgical Curtain” for new patients. Read more » DBS DBS implant surgery DBS battery longevity Parkinson movement disorder PD dystonia Deep Brain Stimulation Medtronic
Dystonia Strategies for living well with Dystonia August 17, 2015 | Leave a Comment Strategies for living well with dystonia including tips compiled from individuals with dystonia, support leaders and health care professionals. Read more » psychological symptoms movement disorder dystonia symptoms Dystonia Medical Research Foundation Dystonia Dialogue dystonia