January 14, 2013 Lawrence LeBlond for redOrbit.com Your Universe Online Health experts around the world are talking about a remarkable phenomenon seen in Parkinsons patients that was first noticed by researchers at Tel Aviv Universitys Sackler Faculty of Medicine over the holidays. Professor Rivka Inzelberg said patients she treated at Sheba Medical Center clinic had skipped bringing the usual presents of chocolate, flowers and knick-knacks in over the holiday season and had instead brought in works of art that they had made themselves. The remarkableness of this has to do with a drug that has been administered to many of these patients to increase dopamine activity in the brain as a therapy for loss of motor skills that come with tremors and muscle rigidity. Inspired by the discovery, Inzelberg further sought out evidence elsewhere to ensure it wasnt a fluke seen only in her practice. By researching other case studies around the world, Inzelberg analyzed the data to come to the conclusion that all of the patients she encountered had been treated with either synthetic precursors of dopamine or dopamine receptor agonists. Publishing her findings in the journal Behavioral Neuroscience, Inzelberg said dopamines main purpose is to aid in the … Continue reading →

Experienced fitness PD practitioners, David Zid & Jackie Russell, deliver evidence-based follow-up to #1-selling book detailing Parkinson's defeating exercise program, Delay the Disease . Columbus, OH (PRWEB) January 14, 2013 For most of us, being able to pass through an open doorway, get out of a car, dressing, or simply walking in a crowd is something we take for granted. However, for people with Parkinsons disease, being able to perform ADL's such as these can be a struggle. This program clearly demonstrates tips for accomplishing daily tasks with corresponding exercises to help conquer everyday challenges of living with this disease. The latest research is showing promise that exercise has the ability to not only slow the progression of the disease but perhaps even reverse it. What the professionals are saying about Delay the Disease : "The last major breakthrough in our understanding of treating and altering the course of Parkinson's comes in the form of dedicated exercise routinesprograms like Delay the Disease demonstrate significant, and in some cases, breathtaking reversal of disability" -- Lawrence W. Elmer, MD, Ph.D. Professor of Neurology, Director -- The Center for Neurological Health, Director -- Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Program, University of Toledo "One … Continue reading →

Public release date: 14-Jan-2013 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: George Hunka ghunka@aftau.org 212-742-9070 American Friends of Tel Aviv University Parkinson's experts across the world have been reporting a remarkable phenomenon many patients treated with drugs to increase the activity of dopamine in the brain as a therapy for motor symptoms such as tremors and muscle rigidity are developing new creative talents, including painting, sculpting, writing, and more. Prof. Rivka Inzelberg of Tel Aviv University's Sackler Faculty of Medicine first noticed the trend in her own Sheba Medical Center clinic when the usual holiday presents from patients typically chocolates or similar gifts took a surprising turn. "Instead, patients starting bringing us art they had made themselves," she says. Inspired by the discovery, Prof. Inzelberg sought out evidence of this rise in creativity in current medical literature. Bringing together case studies from around the world, she examined the details of each patient to uncover a common underlying factor all were being treated with either synthetic precursors of dopamine or dopamine receptor agonists, which increase the amount of dopamine activity in the brain by stimulating receptors. Her report will be published in the journal Behavioral Neuroscience. Giving in to artistic impulse … Continue reading →

Jan. 14, 2013 Parkinson's experts across the world have been reporting a remarkable phenomenon -- many patients treated with drugs to increase the activity of dopamine in the brain as a therapy for motor symptoms such as tremors and muscle rigidity are developing new creative talents, including painting, sculpting, writing, and more. Prof. Rivka Inzelberg of Tel Aviv University's Sackler Faculty of Medicine first noticed the trend in her own Sheba Medical Center clinic when the usual holiday presents from patients -- typically chocolates or similar gifts -- took a surprising turn. "Instead, patients starting bringing us art they had made themselves," she says. Inspired by the discovery, Prof. Inzelberg sought out evidence of this rise in creativity in current medical literature. Bringing together case studies from around the world, she examined the details of each patient to uncover a common underlying factor -- all were being treated with either synthetic precursors of dopamine or dopamine receptor agonists, which increase the amount of dopamine activity in the brain by stimulating receptors. Her report will be published in the journal Behavioral Neuroscience. Giving in to artistic impulse Dopamine is involved in several neurological systems, explains Prof. Inzelberg. Its main purpose is … Continue reading →