A new organization launched this month with the goal of conducting research and educating people with TMJ disorders and facial palsy. The Foundation for Facial Recovery aims to be a resource for healthcare providers so that they can properly diagnose facial palsy and temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJ). According to the Foundation’s news release [...]
Treating spasmodic torticollis (also called cervical dystonia) and other movement disorders takes time and patience. Sometimes, you need to visit several different types of medical professionals before you find the treatment that works best for you. In many cases, the key to successful torticollis treatment is perseverance. Spotting the Symptoms Early The cause [...]
According to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, about 2.1 million people suffer from MS. Unfortunately, no one knows why people develop this debilitating disease of the central nervous system; however, researchers have recognized some patterns. Statistics suggest that women are twice as likely to develop MS as men. Additionally, new research indicates that obesity may [...]
Parkinson's disease is known for causing a host of debilitating symptoms, such as tremors, muscle rigidity, loss of mobility, speech difficulties and more. Unfortunately, it also causes other lesser-known symptoms that can make life difficult. Recently, Italian researchers tested a new treatment to see if it might relieve one of these unpleasant symptoms. [...]
One of the most common movement disorders in the world, Parkinson’s disease causes a myriad of trying symptoms, from speech difficulties, uncontrollable tremors, rigidity, slow movement and more. That said, a new study suggests that emotional problems may be one of the most common symptoms affecting Parkinson’s patients. Serious Depression New research suggests that Parkinson's [...]
AFFiRiS AG has begun testing a new vaccine designed to treat Parkinson's disease. Dubbed PD01A, the vaccine is the first treatment with the potential to focus on the cause of the disease, instead of the symptoms. PD01A targets alpha-Synuclein (alpha-syn), a protein believed to play a significant role in the development and progression of Parkinson's. [...]
Millions of people suffer from tremors as a result of Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders. Many people do not fully understand or appreciate movement disorders and symptoms that accompany them. It can be extremely difficult for people suffering from tremors to accomplish day to day activities that most of us take for granted. Tremors [...]
