Uses of Botulinum toxin in Parkinson’s disease

Shared from apdaparkinson.org.   You most likely know that Botulinum toxin (more commonly referred to as Botox®, among other brand names) is used for cosmetic purposes to decrease wrinkles. Prior to being used in this way, Botulinum toxin was used for medical...

5 Stages of Parkinson’s Progression

Shared from myparkinsonsteam.com.     Parkinson’s disease is a neurological movement disorder that usually worsens over time. There are several ways to measure the progression of Parkinson’s disease (PD). One example is the five stages. Although grouping symptoms into...

Memory Function and Parkinson’s Disease

Shared from myparkinsonsteam.com.     Parkinson’s disease (PD) is more than a disorder of movement and motor function. Cognitive decline is also a component of PD for many people. Cognition is the umbrella term for thinking, knowing, remembering, problem-solving, and...