A Dose of LaughterLiving with a chronic health condition can take a toll on your mental health. Life often seems full of the things you...reactions2comments
Nature's Impact on Our Physical & Mental HealthThere is growing evidence that spending time in nature can help people feel less depressed, anxious, or stressed. Maintaining our connection to...reactionscomments
10 Things You Should Know About Clinical TrialsEach year thousands of clinical trials occur. Learning about clinical trials can feel like you are learning a new language. The good...reactionscomments
Understanding Clinical TrialsA clinical trial is a research study that is conducted to determine whether a specific medical intervention, such as a treatment, device...reactions3comments
Unexplained Pain in Parkinson’s DiseaseTargeted pain relief for Parkinson’s patients may be possible with targeted deep brain stimulation (DBS). Pain can occur for many reasons. It...reactions1comment
Pain: An Invisible Symptom of Parkinson'sWhen thinking about PD, some of the symptoms that come to mind the quickest are visible issues, like tremor, shuffling gait, speech...reactions2comments
Is Telemedicine Helpful to Treat Parkinson’s?Remember the stories your grandparents told about the kindly doctor and his black bag making a house call? Telemedicine is the 21 Century’s...reactionscomments
Clinical Trial ParticipationEvery clinical trial is designed to look at a specific population, so each participant is required to have certain traits (eligibility criteria)...reactionscomments
Clinical Trial TerminologyThere are several terms that are commonly used when discussing clinical trials. Here are some that come up often:Adverse event: an undesirable...reactionscomments
Clinical Trials as a Treatment OptionWhen you’re dealing with a major health issue or condition, it’s helpful to know that in addition to standard treatment, complementary or...reactionscomments
Why Wasn't I Chosen for a Clinical Trial?In any clinical trial, participants must meet certain criteria to be eligible to participate. There are two commonly used terms when describing...reactions2comments
The Clinical Trial Consent Form: Understanding Your Rights & ResponsibilitiesInformed consent is the term that signifies a person has been given information regarding all possible consequences for a treatment, including both...reactionscomments
Will I Need to Pay to Be in a Clinical Trial?Clinical trials can provide an opportunity for patients to receive the latest treatment, provide a new treatment option for those whose previous...reactions1comment
Not Always a Placebo! Types of Clinical TrialsWhen many people think of clinical trials, they may think of testing a new experimental drug or taking a placebo pill. But...reactionscomments
