Category Archives: parkinson’s disease

Stem cell therapy in Parkinson’s disease: Promising treatment or Hoax? By Dr. De León

Given the fact that living with a chronic neurological disease like Parkinson’s for which there is no cure can make any of us in a moment of desperation turn to any form of treatments and therapies which promise a cure. I have recently noted an increase of talk about this subject on social media inContinue reading “Stem cell therapy in Parkinson’s disease: Promising treatment or Hoax? By Dr. De León”

Treating Biphasic Dyskenesias in PD: by Dr. De Leon

Have you ever seen a water spout?  A sudden breeze of wind elevates the water and makes it spin faster and faster in a matter of seconds until it gains enough momentum to glide on the surface and travel right out of its boundaries. I have stood at the edge of  shore watching in aweContinue reading “Treating Biphasic Dyskenesias in PD: by Dr. De Leon”

Best way to Deal with AM (early morning) offs! By Dr. De Leon

” When the world careens out of control, we can rest in the fact that God spun this world with a simple word. Matter from emptiness. Beauty from void. Community from chaos.” Mary E. DeMuth Today, I will talk to you about a subject that is so important for us with PD to know andContinue reading “Best way to Deal with AM (early morning) offs! By Dr. De Leon”

End of life choices in Parkinson’s : bridging the disparity across cultures : by Dr. De León

No where is being able to navigate living with a chronic progressive neurological disease more Important than in the ethnic communities. We as Latinos are far behind in not only getting prompt diagnosis and correct treatment due to financial, linguistic and cultural barriers but even when there is appropriate care, nearing the end of lifeContinue reading “End of life choices in Parkinson’s : bridging the disparity across cultures : by Dr. De León”

Importance of sleep in dealing with both motor & non-motor symptoms: By Dr. De Leon

“The future is shaped by our dreams so what are you waiting for and go to bed… START DREAMING!” We have known for years that sleep is essential for our brains to function adequately. We  also know that people with Parkinson’s have a very disruptive sleep wake cycle for many reasons, the primary being aContinue reading “Importance of sleep in dealing with both motor & non-motor symptoms: By Dr. De Leon”