 More intense exercise appears to have greater benefits.
That the conclusion from this study at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles. Continue reading Benefits of exercise in early Parkinson’s disease
Category Archives: Parkinson’s
Acupuncture for Parkinson’s disease
The evidence is not convincing according to Prof. Ernst and colleagues from the Peninsula Medical School in the UK.
But that’s not to say that the lack of evidence is decisive. Continue reading Acupuncture for Parkinson’s disease
Respiratory muscle strength training
Respiratory muscle strengthening programs are either inspiratory or expiratory and typically use handheld devices.
Dr. Christine Sapienza from the University of Florida in Gainesville tells us if it makes a difference. Continue reading Respiratory muscle strength training
Omega-3 to treat depression in Parkinson’s disease
Researchers from the Universidade Federal do Paraná in Brazil report that Parkinson’s disease “patients taking fish oil, with or without antidepressants, presented improvement in depressive symptoms.” Continue reading Omega-3 to treat depression in Parkinson’s disease
The risk of falling among the elderly
There’s lots of interest in reducing the risk of falls in the elderly. But what are the signs that grandma is at significant risk?
Researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Georgia have complied a list. Continue reading The risk of falling among the elderly
Is CAM cost effective treatment?
Three criteria determine drug reimbursement decisions: therapeutic value, cost effectiveness, and burden of disease. Now, an article from Erasmus University in The Netherlands questions whether it’s sufficient for a drug to meet these criteria, and proposes a 4th hurdle.
Consider how CAM would hold up under such scrutiny based on what we know today. Continue reading Is CAM cost effective treatment?
New study disputes the value of CoQ10 to treat Parkinson’s disease
In 2002, the Parkinson Study Group reported that CoQ10 (coenzyme Q 10) slowed deterioration in patients with early Parkinson’s disease even though it failed to postpone the start of levodopa (Dopar) treatment.
Now, a study in patients with midstage Parkinson’s disease without changes on muscle function and control reports disappointing results. Continue reading New study disputes the value of CoQ10 to treat Parkinson’s disease
Qigong clinical studies in 2006
Qigong (pronounced chee-kung) is an energy practice or low-impact exercise program that generally encompassing simple movements and postures. Some qigong systems also emphasize breathing techniques.
Here’s a summary of three qigong studies in patients published last year.
DHEA quality control questioned
“The main voices in favor of DHEA as a miracle drug are those who are selling it or who make a good living selling books or programs advocating ‘natural cures’.” That’s the conclusion from the Skeptics Dictionary. But look for yourself, and you will agree.
Here is another reason to be skeptical of DHEA [dehydroepiandrosterone].