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A new Parkinson’s disease treatment switches patients from shaking uncontrollably to suddenly being in almost full control of their body. This post from Futurism describes the recently discovered invasive procedure. IN BRIEF With the insertion of a metal rod into the brain of participating patients, researchers have used deep brain stimulation to treat Parkinson's, and the ... Continue Reading
With greater understanding of genetics and characteristics of diseases, biologic drugs are emerging as a cutting-edge Alzheimer’s treatment. This post from The Guardian highlights how the treatments for cancers and Alzheimer's are on the verge of a breakthrough. The practice of medicine can be hit-and-miss: however good a drug is, it is unlikely to work well on everybody with ... Continue Reading
Taking care of a loved one with Alzheimer's can have high emotional costs for the caregiver. This article from The Huffington Post highlights the golden rule that helps every Alzheimer’s caregiver to keep caregiver burnout at bay. Trial and error as an Alzheimer's caregiver taught me that it's better to be patient than to be right. That golden rule and the two magic words "OK ... Continue Reading
Researchers just answered an important question about Alzheimer’s – the region in human brain where the disease first strikes. This post from MindBodyGreen.com discusses the conclusion reached by scientists after compiling data from previous studies. Alzheimer’s is a debilitating disease that affects an estimated 5.3 million Americans. But beyond its widespread reach, there's ... Continue Reading
Researchers discover an immune response game changer: previously unknown vessels in the human body that connect the brain to the immune system. This post from TIME reports the dazzling new discovery that could affect how we approach everything from Alzheimer's to autism. Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have made a dazzling discovery, published this ... Continue Reading
