In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of balance training with and without auditory cues (AC) in Parkinson's disease (PD). Researchers suggested that balance training with AC improves the effectiveness of treatment. Some background Parkinson's disease (PD) is a chronic disease of the brain. Brain cells are affected and...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the impact of levodopa treatment on the quality of life of patients with Parkinson's disease. Researchers suggested that levodopa is associated with negative side effects that decrease the quality of life of these patients. Some background Parkinson's disease (PD) is the second most common brain...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the association between physical activity and the progression of symptoms in early Parkinson’s disease (PD). Researchers suggested that physical activity is associated with less disease progression. Some background PD is a chronic disorder that affects brain cells. Symptoms can go from muscle rigidity and...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated the side effects and impact of medical cannabis on the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD). This study concluded that medical cannabis improved PD symptoms and did not cause major side effects. Some background PD is a progressive disease caused by loss of brain cells that make dopamine. Dopamine is a chemical...
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In a nutshell This study explored the timing of progression of Parkinson’s disease using the Hoehn and Yahr scale. They concluded that the transition time between disease stages a useful way to measure disease progression. Some background The progression of Parkinson’s symptoms varies between people. The Hoehn and Yahr (H&Y) scale is...
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