April/May 2013

The US soccer star explains how he overcame the stigma of Tourette syndrome tics to become one of the best goalkeepers in the world.

A growing number of professional medical and consumer groups are educating patients and practitioners on how to avoid unnecessary medical tests and procedures.

Reports show that 50 percent of chronic pain patients consider suicide to escape their physical pain. Treatments can help people choose life.

Money spent on unnecessary medical tests and treatment does nothing to improve human health.

Nia exercise moves have been integrated into several beneficial treatment programs for people with Parkinson’s disease and other chronic conditions.

Among the new evidence-based concussion guideline’s recommendations is to be cautious, removing from play anyone suspected of experiencing a concussion.

The 2013 World Parkinson Congress brings researchers, patients, caregivers, and families together to transform understanding of the disease.

With big changes coming to Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement rates, certain diagnostic studies will be impacted, and nearby care may be harder to find.

The small amount of L-dopa in herbal treatments for vascular Parkinson’s disease is unlikely to offer many benefits. And, as always, consult your doctor first.

Various exercise programs for multiple sclerosis patients have been shown to improve function and help people feel better.

Kerry Magro

Some people do poorly with Parkinson’s, while others handle the progression of the disease well. Why? Let’s study the best-case scenarios to find out.