What are the key open questions regarding Parkinson's disease?

Walsh says that the near future will likely bring several new therapies for the disease. Perform your own research and be ready and willing to ask questions about the medications, symptoms, side effects, and alternatives. Keeping an open line of communication with your health care provider is a key component in treatment. read more

With any health issue, asking questions is crucial. Resources like the National Institute of Health, the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, National Parkinson Foundation, American Parkinson Disease Association can help you become more familiar with this disease. Become an advocate and ask questions for the benefit of your loved one and their family. read more

Etiology. Current research supports both nature (genetics - mutations in the LRRK-2 gene ) and nurture (environment toxins - external factors i.e. pesticides and internal factors i.e. oxidative stress). However, a clear understanding of etiology and epidemiology for Parkinson's disease is still uncertain. read more

I think the key issue today in dealing with the epidemic of Alzheimer’s disease is what can be done to prevent this disease, a disease for which there is no cure. The evolving data is clear: a high carbohydrate diet leading to blood sugar elevations is a powerful pivot point in the genesis of the disease. read more