Podcast about Parkinson’s Disease: Modern Approaches

• No panic The first thing to remember is that Parkinson’s disease is not a sentence. With the right approach, its impact on life can be minimized. We also have a separate article on the strategy and tactics to beat Parkinson’s disease
• Role of the Family: Support from loved ones is critically important. Family helps the patient cope with the emotional and physical challenges associated with the illness.
• Medication Therapy: Medications such as Levodopa help replace the lack of dopamine and control symptoms.
• Innovative Surgical Methods: Focused ultrasound allows for brain treatment without incisions and anesthesia, reducing disease symptoms .
• Genetic Research: The discovery of genes associated with Parkinson’s disease offers hope for new treatment methods in the future.

Focused ultrasound is the latest technique that targets specific areas of the brain, reducing symptoms such as tremor and rigidity (stiffness). This method is especially beneficial for patients for whom medication therapy does not yield the desired results.