Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells
- November 11, 2018
- JP
- Latest Research
People have been fascinated with the possibility that Stem Cells might help as a treatment for Parkinson’s disease. Learn more as...
Directional and Closed Loop DBS
- October 10, 2018
- JP
- Latest Research
Whilst Deep Brain Stimulation has become an established therapy in advanced Parkinson’s over the past 25 years, there are a number...
Focused Ultrasound Surgery
- September 28, 2018
- JP
- Latest Research
Many Parkinson’s patients are interested in the possibility of having a new non-surgical “surgery” for their advanced symptoms. Recent work has...
Disease Modifying Approaches – new treatments for Parkinson’s Disease. Interview with Roger Barker
- January 7, 2018
- JP
- Latest Research
Prof Simon Lewis (www.profsimonlewis.com) interviews international authority Prof Roger Barker about where the new treatment approaches for Parkinson’s Disease might come...
Cell Based Therapies (‘Stem Cells’ for Parkinson’s) – Interview with Roger Barker
- January 6, 2018
- JP
- Latest Research
So I was delighted because I managed to track down Professor Roger Barker who is my hero, my mentor and someone who really leads...
Fake News in Parkinson’s – Young Onset Conference 2017
- November 20, 2017
- JP
- Latest Research
To tackle all of those things that you will have seen you will have heard and I think the overriding message...
Novel treatments for Alzheimer’s
- October 25, 2018
- JP
- DementiaLatest Research
Research is identifying the key factors that are driving Alzheimer’s and this is certainly offering more hope for developing effective treatments....
Modifiable Risk Factors for Dementia
- October 25, 2018
- JP
- DementiaLatest Research
Whilst the number of people with Dementia is rising worldwide this may not be the whole story. Research is identifying that...
Comparing Parkinson’s Disease and Lewy Body Dementia
- October 25, 2018
- JP
- DementiaParkinson's and Mimics
Same same…but different. Both Parkinson’s and Lewy Body Dementia share similar pathologies when studied down the microscope and clinically they can...
Using a Voice Amplifier to Improve Communication
- October 19, 2018
- JP
- Parkinson's and Mimics
Speech difficulties are particularly common in more advanced Parkinson’s disease. Whilst speech therapy strategies should be adopted by all patients ideally...
Tips for long haul travel
- September 18, 2018
- JP
- DementiaParkinson's and Mimics
Concerns around long haul travel are often heightened in people with Neurodegenerative conditions like Dementia, Parkinson’s and related diseases. Identifying strategies...
Pregnancy in Parkinson’s Disease
- September 18, 2018
- JP
- Parkinson's and Mimics
Pregnancy is not a frequent topic in Parkinson’s patients but with around 5% of patients being under 40y, this issue does...
Community Support Services
- April 19, 2018
- JP
- DementiaParkinson's and Mimics
Navigating Community Support Services in Australia is a challenge. Watch Prof Simon Lewis interviewing Clinical Nurse Consultant, Marilia Pereira about myagedcare...
Living with Parkinson’s Disease: A Survivor’s Guide
- January 19, 2018
- JP
- Parkinson's and Mimics
Check out this video, which is intended to give people living with Parkinson’s some tips on how to live the best...
Medicinal Cannabis
- January 17, 2018
- JP
- DementiaParkinson's and Mimics
Everybody is interested to know the role of Medicinal Cannabis in dementia, Parkinson’s and other brain diseases. Get some insights here into...
Microbiome
- January 17, 2018
- JP
- DementiaParkinson's and Mimics
A great deal of research and interest is growing into the role of the brain-gut axis and the role of gut...
Does Parkinson’s start in the gut
- January 17, 2018
- JP
- Parkinson's and Mimics
Much research is showing that signs of Parkinson’s might exist outside of the brain and could potentially be used as a...
Mood
- January 17, 2018
- JP
- DementiaParkinson's and Mimics
Mood disturbances are a critical part of dementia, Parkinson’s and other brain diseases. Get some insights here into the true potential...
Psychosis – Delusions Misperceptions Hallucinations
- January 17, 2018
- JP
- DementiaParkinson's and Mimics
Neuropsychiatric symptoms associated with psychosis are challenging. Watch here to get a handle on these terms. VIEW ALL VIDEOS
Pain
- January 17, 2018
- JP
- Parkinson's and Mimics
Recent research has really highlighted the role of pain in Parkinson’s Disease. Listen here to the facts and tips on how...