Beyond the Shakes: Brain Pathology of Parkinson's Disease and Non-motor Symptoms
If you have ever witnessed someone with Parkinson’s disease suffering from tremors, it is a heartbreaking experience. To see someone trapped in a body they cann...
Tag: Parkinson’s disease
The Many Pathways of Parkinson’s
A friend of mine is quite fond of tattoos. She has several, and they all have their own special meaning. My favorite of hers, though, is the words “I love you” ...
A Look at Parkinson's Disease
The first time I heard of Parkinson’s disease was when I watched an interview of Michael J. Fox. I was a huge Back to the Future trilogy fan. I remember s...
[Back To] The Future of Parkinson's Disease
Everyone (undoubtedly) remembers Michael J. Fox for his work in the Back to the Future movies. However I don’t believe his acting career will be what peo...
Drink your tea and watch your Iron
This topic has to do with Parkinson’s disease but you should still read this even if you do not care about Parkinson’s. Why you may ask? Well, you see ...
Iron-Chelator? I thought the super hero was Ironman…
A few weeks ago we discussed the new idea that iron levels in the brain potentially have implications in the development of Parkinson’s disease. As a progressi...
Should we be pumping iron?
Fe. A simple two letters on the periodic table signifying the element iron. The periodic table is for chemistry freaks though, right? Well that very well may be...
Wait a minute, Doc. Ah… Are You Telling Me that You Built a Treatment for Parkinson’s….with Iron?
For all those not understanding my title, it is a rip-off of a quote from Marty McFly , portrayed by Michael J. Fox, from the 1985 classic Back to the Future. T...
Back to the Future: a look at Parkinson's Disease
When I think about Parkinson’s Disease, the first thing that comes to my mind is Back to the Future. Weird, I know–but Michael J. Fox is one of the most v...
Iron Accumulation in Parkinson's Disease
What comes to your mind when you think of Parkinson’s Disease? Shaking, tremors, spasms and Michael J. Fox were probably at the top of your list right? Th...