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Beneficial Treatments for OFF Episodes Among Patients With PD
Maria C Ospina, MD, movement disorder neurologist, discusses how physicians can ensure they receive all of the information needed to unlock patterns of Parkinson disease among their patients, and breaks down treatment options for OFF episodes for this patient population.
Long Before Parkinson Diagnosis, Changes in Mood and Activities of Daily Living Occur
According to researchers, depressive symptoms and altered use of public transportation occurred a decade before diagnosis of late-onset Parkinson disease in a cohort of patients.
Economic Burden of Parkinson Disease Nears $52 Billion in United States
The total economic burden across an estimated 1.04 million US residents diagnosed with Parkinson disease is $51.9 billion and is projected to climb by 2037.

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Beneficial Treatments for OFF Episodes Among Patients With PD
Long Before Parkinson Diagnosis, Changes in Mood and Activities of Daily Living Occur
Economic Burden of Parkinson Disease Nears $52 Billion in United States
Higher Costs, Utilization Linked With Emergency Department Use Among Patients With Functional Neurological Diseases
Parkinson Disease Costs Increase With Disease Severity
Cost-Effective Treatment Option for Tremor-Dominant Parkinson Disease
Economic Benefits of Speech Telerehab for Patients With PD
Patients With Parkinson Conditions Often Move to Care Facilities After Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
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Beneficial Treatments for OFF Episodes Among Patients With PD
Maria C Ospina, MD, movement disorder neurologist, discusses how physicians can ensure they receive all of the information needed to unlock patterns of Parkinson disease among their patients, and breaks down treatment options for OFF episodes for…
Patients With PD Who Exercise Vs Those Who Don’t
Preliminary results of a recent study show why exercise is specifically beneficial for patients with Parkinson disease and why people feel better after exercise.
Tips for Parkinson Disease Caregivers
An article from Parkinson’s News Today outlines 10 quick tips for caregivers to help them effectively care for patients with Parkinson disease while also taking care of themselves.
Update on Parkinson Disease Management in LTC
Patrik Brundin, MD, PhD, Center for Neurodegenerative Science, Van Andel Research Institute, Grand Rapids, MI, discusses LTC-specific concerns related to the care of older adults with PD.
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