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Dyskinesias are involuntary, erratic movements of the face, limbs, or torso that occur as a side...
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... A member of MyParkinsonsTeam stressed the importance of using whatever resources are available: “My father has a variety of caregiver providers: (1) VA benefits, (2) hospice, (3) private caregivers, and (4) friends who take care of my dad while also taking my mom away for a few hours of rest and away time, and (5) the family takes turns spending a few ...
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... A member of MyParkinsonsTeam stressed the importance of using whatever resources are available: “My father has a variety of caregiver providers: (1) VA benefits, (2) hospice, (3) private caregivers, and (4) friends who take care of my dad while also taking my mom away for a few hours of rest and away time, and (5) the family takes turns spending a few ...
Parkinson’s disease is a movement disorder that can cause stiffness and tremor, and it can also i...
... Dr. O’Shea added that some people may consider deep brain stimulation surgery or infusions of a formulation of levodopa/carbidopa called Duopa to treat dyskinesias. “These are by no means the first line in treating dyskinesia,” she commented. ...
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... Dr. O’Shea added that some people may consider deep brain stimulation surgery or infusions of a formulation of levodopa/carbidopa called Duopa to treat dyskinesias. “These are by no means the first line in treating dyskinesia,” she commented. ...
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