Frequently Asked Questions About Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's disease is caused by the progressive impairment or deterioration of neurons (nerve cells) in an area of the brain known as the substant...
Mehr lesenParkinson's disease is caused by the progressive impairment or deterioration of neurons (nerve cells) in an area of the brain known as the substant...
Mehr lesenOne person may have slight tremors but severe dementia. On top of that, the drugs that treat Parkinson’s work better for some people than others. P...
Mehr lesenDeep brain stimulation (DBS) is a treatment for symptoms of Parkinson's disease, including tremors, stiffness, and trouble walking. After the syste...
Mehr lesenPatient-controlled analgesia (PCA) is a method of pain control that gives patients the power to control their pain. The pump can be used whenever t...
Mehr lesenOne woman might be in their 40s or 50s with very strong bones while another can be in their 30s and have early signs of premenopausal osteoporosis,...
Mehr lesenOsteoporosis weakens bones and increases the risk of unexpected fractures.
Mehr lesenOsteoporosis is a condition that weakens your bones, making fractures more likely. If your child has one of these conditions, talk to their doctor ...
Mehr lesenOne of the most common knee injuries is an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear. One study shows that athletes who had torn an ACL at least 14 yea...
Mehr lesenTeeth bonding is a procedure in which a tooth-colored resin material (a durable plastic material) is applied and hardened with a special light, whi...
Mehr lesenThe traditional treatment for the symptoms related to menopause -- like hot flashes and insomnia -- has been hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Alt...
Mehr lesenIf you’ve gone through menopause, you shouldn’t have any menstrual bleeding. Endometrial hyperplasia (thickening of the uterine lining): After meno...
Mehr lesenAfter menopause, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is often prescribed to resupply the body with the hormones it no longer produces. As an alternat...
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