Parkinson’s disease affects millions of people around the world, but it remains unclear exactly what causes it, and there is currently no cure for this condition. In an effort to better understand the mechanisms involved, some researchers are now looking to the gut. Why, and what could this research reveal? In this installment of our In Conversation podcast, we discuss how gut health may play a role in Parkinson’s.
Millions of people around the world live with Parkinson’s disease, a neurological condition that primarily affects mobility, balance, and muscle control, though its symptoms can include many other issues, from mood changes to gastrointestinal issues and a deterioration of memory and other cognitive functions.
According to data from the World Health Organization (WHO), the global prevalence of Parkinson’s has
While much of this increase is driven by increasing numbers of older adults, there is also some evidence that age-adjusted incidence is
Dopaminergic medication, deep brain stimulation, and speech and occupational therapy are some of the treatments currently available to people with Parkinson’s disease, but researchers are constantly on the lookout for more and better treatments.
In order to pave the way to better treatments, scientists are first seeking to understand more about how Parkinson’s disease works, and what mechanisms in the body might affect its development.
Several studies from the past 12 months have focused on one particular aspect of Parkinson’s disease, namely gut health. But why is gut health important in Parkinson’s, and what could it reveal about the disease?
To find out more about the current research and how the disease can affect individuals, Medical News Today welcomed two guests to the latest installment of our In Conversation podcast: Dr. Ayse…
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