Parkinson's Disease Roundup: 10 Advances in Understanding, Treating Parkinson’s January 8, 2018 | Leave a Comment Parkinson's disease (PD) is a complex multi-system brain disorder impacting movement and the regulation of mood. Strides have been made in understanding the mechanism of PD and ways to prevent neurodegenerative diseases and slow disease progression. From treating depression to dancing to yoga therapy to implementing the comprehensive MEND protocol, read on for a roundup of 10 Latest Advances in Understanding and Treating Parkinson’s. Read more » Parkinson's research MEND exercise for Parkinsons HRT Parkinson DASH diet Parkinson's treatments new parkinson's treatments Deep Brain Stimulation treatment of PD Parkinson's disease
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Medtronic Deep Brain Stimulation: Precision, Risks & Results October 25, 2016 | Leave a Comment Neurology Solutions Medical Director Dr. Robert Izor has participated in more than 200 Medtronic deep brain stimulation procedures since 2004 with St. David's Medical Center Neurosurgeon Anant Patel. Using high resolution advanced imaging technology, Dr. Izor and Dr. Patel have been able to precisely target specific areas of the brain signaling motor symptoms, allowing for excellent DBS response and no side effects. This article will lay out the most common risks and results of deep brain stimulation surgery as well as explain why “awake DBS” is the gold standard for optimal precision. Read more » Parkinson's disease Deep brain stimulation surgery deep brain stimulation therapy Parkinson movement disorder specialist DBS treatment of PD
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 » secondary symptoms of PD Parkinson's dementia medications dementia Parkinson movement disorder neurological disorders treatment of PD Parkinson's disease
Hormone Replacement Therapy Parkinson's Disease Hormone Replacement Therapy to Treat Parkinson’s disease April 28, 2016 | 1 Comment on Hormone Replacement Therapy to Treat Parkinson’s disease For the past two years Neurology Solutions Movement Disorders Center has trialed approximately 80 Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients with bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (HRT) as part of their treatment plan. With this protocol, Neurology Solutions is striving to bring the patients’ hormone levels closer to the hormone profile of their youth and investigate its impact on mobility, motor fluctuations, cognition, mood and quality of life. Read more » HRT hormone replacement therapy Parkinson PD movement disorders treatment of PD Parkinson's disease
Exercise & Mobility Nutrition & Brain Health Parkinson's Disease Managing Common Parkinson’s symptoms March 1, 2016 | 2 Comments on Managing Common Parkinson’s symptoms Symptoms of Parkinson’s disease can be disruptive and extremely uncomfortable and can affect an individual’s “Activities of Daily Living,” or ADL’s. Many people with PD can live independently and perform daily functions with the help of adaptive aids, therapy, and following these tips for managing common Parkinson's symptoms. Read more » voice problems trouble swallowing temor Parkinson resources for PD parkinson's symptoms Parkinson's freezing managing movement disorders hand shaking gait training ADLs activities of daily living PD movement disorders
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 » Parkinson movement disorder PD dystonia Deep Brain Stimulation Medtronic DBS DBS battery longevity DBS implant surgery
Concierge Neurology Care Movement Disorders Require Specialized Care January 6, 2016 | 2 Comments on Movement Disorders Require Specialized Care Movement disorders are complex diseases with physical and psychological symptoms that can affect not only the patient, but those close to them. No one test, scan or checklist can accurately diagnose movement disorders. Choosing the right physician to diagnose and manage the condition is an important decision. Read more » Essential tremor tics treatment for movemement disorders Tourette's Restless Legs Syndrome Parkinson National Parkinson's Disease Foundation movement disorder specialist Huntington's disease fellowship trained PD dystonia Neurologist
