Tag Archives: Parkinson’s Disease

Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease


In this Medical Edge Radio episode, Mayo Clinic Dr. Eric Ahlskog takes a look at the treatment of parkinson’s disease, where we’ve been, how far we’ve come, and what may be ahead. To listen, click the link below. Parkinson’s Treatment Share/Bookmark

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Parkinson’s Disease Symptoms


In this Medical Edge Radio episode, Mayo Clinic Dr. Eric Ahlskog  explains the symptoms associated with Parkinson’s Disease. To listen, click the link below. Parkinson’s Disease Symptoms Share/Bookmark

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Dopamine and Parkinson’s Disease


In this Medical Edge Radio episode, we hear from Mayo Clinic Dr. Eric Ahlskog about the association of dopamine with Parkinson’s disease. To listen, click the link below. Dopamine and Parkinson’s Share/Bookmark

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Study Finds Parkinson's Disease Medication Triggers Destructive Behavior


A new study conducted at Mayo Clinic reports that one in six patients receiving therapeutic doses of certain drugs for Parkinson’s disease develops new-onset, potentially destructive behaviors, notably compulsive gambling or hypersexuality. The study extends findings from two Mayo case … Continue reading

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Anemia Might Be Associated With Development of Parkinson's Disease


Results of a new Mayo Clinic study support an association between anemia experienced early in life and the development of Parkinson’s disease many years later. The findings were presented at the American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting in Seattle on April … Continue reading

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Ovaries and Dementia


Every day up to two-thousand women have hysterectomies. Many of these women also choose to have their ovaries taken out at the same time to remove their risk of ovarian cancer. But for younger women who are not at high … Continue reading

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