This is an interesting little study done in Japan. Researchers say that they can differentiate those with multiple system atrophy (MSA) from Parkinson’s disease (PD) based on the surface temperature of a finger that has been placed in cold water for 10 seconds. The temperature of those with PD recovered more slowly as compared to MSA.
Category Archives: Parkinson’s
Managing Neuropsychiatric and Other Non-Motor Symptoms Webinar, Feb 18, 5pm PT
The University of Kansas (KU) Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorders Center is hosting a series of virtual talks related to Parkinson’s Disease (PD). One of the upcoming talks is likely to be of interest to Lewy body dementia (LBD) caregivers:Managing Neuropsychiatric and Other Non-Motor Symptoms
February 18, 5pm Pacific Time
WAPO: Dancing may lighten depression from Parkinson’s, study suggests
Credit: iStock via The Washington Post
A small study found that depression rates dropped after each dance class, with significant improvements that persisted for eight months.
Diagnosing Atypical Parkinsonian Disorders (24-min podcast)
Dr. Junaid Siddiqui, MD via Cleveland Clinic
In the latest episode of Cleveland Clinic’s Neuro Pathways podcast, movement disorders specialist Dr. Junaid Siddiqui discusses the complexities of diagnosing and managing atypical parkinsonism. He describes the primary symptoms of progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), multiple system atrophy (MSA), corticobasal syndrome (CBD), and dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB).
Understanding Different Types of Dementia (AD, FTD, LBD, VaD) – NIH Infographic
As we age, it’s normal to lose some neurons in the brain. People living with dementia, however, experience far greater loss. Many neurons stop working, lose connections with other brain cells, and eventually die. At first, symptoms can be mild, but they get worse over time.
Review this infographic to learn more about four different types of dementia.
