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Ejercicios de baja intensidad para personas con enfermedad de Parkinson

Different kind of hero : by S. Krischer

A Different Kind of Parkinson’s Hero

cubriendo la genetica con el doctor mata

https://www.parkinson.org/podcast/Episode-4-Dr-Mata

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Unlikely Suffering Can Bring Forth Joy! By Maria De Leon

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Maintaining our cool in the midst of chaos. By Maria De Leon

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The bad, ugly and good of PD medications – part deux: By Maria De Leon

Last time, I discussed the effects of dopamine agonists. Today, I will continue to the discussion on medications.- Levodopa still remains the gold standard in the treatment of PD. But, because dopamine is unable cross the blood brain barrier it must be given in a precursor form that does cross barrier when ingested. However, becauseContinue reading “The bad, ugly and good of PD medications – part deux: By Maria De Leon”

Surviving Coronavirus Outbreak with PD: By Maria De Leon

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The Bad, the Ugly, and the Good of Parkinson treatments: By Maria De Leon

Today, I thought it might be a good time to do some quick review of the PD medications available. As a physician and patient I have can safely say I have tried or been on most medications if not all. So, I will give you my unbiased opinion of my experience as patient and doctorContinue reading “The Bad, the Ugly, and the Good of Parkinson treatments: By Maria De Leon”