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Neurodegenerative disease is an umbrella term for a range of conditions which primarily affect the neurons (cells) in the human brain. Neurons normally don’t reproduce or replace themselves, so when they become damaged or die they cannot be replaced by the body. Examples of neurodegenerative diseases include Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and Huntington’s disease. Dementias are responsible for the greatest burden of neurodegenerative diseases, with Alzheimer’s representing approximately 60-70% of dementia cases.
Ask Dr. Nick On today’s episode, Dr. Nick talks about the microglia and their function in the brain from birth to elderly. Microglia are the main immune cells within the brain and consist of 10-15% of cells in the central nervous system. They survey the...
Ask Dr. Nick On today’s episode, Dr. Nick talks about how walking can be improved in patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Multiple Sclerosis is an autoimmune disease that affects the long fiber tracts connecting areas in the brain and spinal cord....
Ask Dr. Nick On today’s episode, Dr. Nick talks about the possibility of proton pump inhibitors contributing to dementia. Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are medications used for acid reflux because they prevent acid from being produced in the stomach....
The Neurologic Wellness Podcast Season 6, Episode 6: Finding Hope for Alzheimer's Disease with Eric Kaplan, DC Eric Kaplan, DC, is board certified in Movement Disorders, Vestibular Rehabilitation and Childhood Developmental Delays. His latest...
Expected Progression The number of people with Parkinson’s Disease is expected to double over the next 20 years. The lack of understanding of how different each patient with Parkinson’s is and the numerous possible causes for Parkinson’s has led to minimal...
“Vagus Nerve Stimulation has been shown to improve walking in patients with Parkinson’s Disease.” What is Parkinson’s Disease? Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive, neurodegenerative disorder with no known cure. The majority of medical treatment is aimed at...
Due to its shape, the bacteria that causes Lyme disease moves faster in tissue than in blood and can burrow into any structure throughout the body. Lyme disease is technically caused by a spirochete bacteria that looks like a corkscrew. Typically Lyme disease...
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