by Marios Politis | Feb 14, 2023 | Health, Parkinson’s Disease
With 54 million people over the age of 50 being at risk of breaking a bone in the US alone according to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, everyone should be concerned about their bone health. In particular, those with Parkinson’s disease should pay special...
by Marios Politis | Nov 23, 2022 | Health, Neurodegenerative Disease, Neurology, Parkinson’s Disease
The International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society is made up of more than 11,000 scientists, clinicians and other healthcare professionals. The aim of the society is to improve the care of patients with movement disorders through research and education....
by Marios Politis | Oct 17, 2022 | Neurology
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) entails implanting electrodes within certain areas of the brain. The electrical impulses these electrodes produce can regulate abnormal impulses or can affect certain chemicals and cells within the brain. DBS can be used to treat...
by Marios Politis | Oct 3, 2022 | Neurology
Marios Politis is a Professor of Neurology, Consultant Neurologist, the Director of the Neurodegeneration Imaging Group and the Director of the Mireille Gillings Neuroimaging Centre at the University of Exeter. In his role as a speciality speaker, Marios addressed a...
by Marios Politis | Aug 25, 2022 | Education
Marios Politis is a Professor of Neurology, Consultant Neurologist, the Director of Neurodegeneration Imaging Group and the Director of Mireille Gillings Neuroimaging Centre at the University of Exeter. Pursuing a Career in Neurology Educating the neurologists of the...
by Marios Politis | Jul 13, 2022 | Neurodegenerative Disease
Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative condition that affects both the elderly and – in rarer cases – younger patients. Onset symptoms vary dramatically between individuals, but common warning signs affect the limbs and movement. Involuntary...
