Osteoporosis
A condition where bones become weak and brittle due to loss of bone density.
What is osteoporosis?
A neurodegenerative disorder that affects movement due to a loss of dopamine-producing neurons
What is Parkinson's Disease?
An autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the protective covering (myelin) of nerves in the central nervous system.
What is multiple sclerosis?
symptom common to both Parkinson's and MS
What is muscle weakness?
Vitamin important to help with calcium absorption in osteoporosis management
What is Vitamin D?
population most at risk for developing osteoporosis
What is Postmenopausal women?
Tremors, bradykinesia, muscle rigidity
What are motor symptoms of Parkinson's Disease?
gender most commonly affected by MS
What are women?
A common early symptom of osteoporosis
What is a broken bone from a minor fall or injury?
Main goal of treatment in Parkinson's disease
What is controlling symptoms and improving quality of life?
measures bone density and helps diagnose osteoporosis
What is a DEXA scan?
neurotransmitter is primarily depleted in Parkinson's disease
What is Dopamine?
Fatigue, numbness, vision problems, muscle weakness
What are common symptoms of MS?
diagnostic test that confirms Parkinson's disease
What is no definitive test? Diagnosis is based on medical history and neurological examination
Weight-bearing exercises or fall prevention strategies with patients with osteoporosis
What is a non-pharmacological approach to management of osteoporosis?
Dairy Products (milk, cheese) leafy green vegetable (kale, spinach)
What are dietary sources of calcium important for preventing osteoporosis?
primary pharmacologic treatment for Parkinson's disease
What is Levadopa combined with carbidopa?
diagnostic test commonly used to confirm a diagnosis of MS
What is an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging?
Type of MS characterized by relapses followed by periods of remission
What is Relapsing-remitting MS?
Disease-modifying therapies (DMTs), such as interferon-beta or glatiramer acetate
What type of medicatoin is often presbribed to slow the progession of multiple sclerosis?
class of medication commonly prescribed to slow bone loss in osteoporosis patients
What are Bisphoshonate?
DBS is a surgical procedure used to implant electrodes that send electrical impulses to brain regions controlling movement, helping to reduce symptoms
Describe the role of deep brain stimulation (DBS) in managing Parkinson's disease.
type of immune cells primarily involved in pathological process of MS
What are T-cells (T lymphocytes)?
A more advanced stage of Parkinson's disease
What is Postural instability and frequent falls?
Rehabilitatoin therapy, including physical and occupational therapy, helps to maintain mobility, muscle strength, and functional independence in MS patients
What is the explanation of the importance of rehabilitatoin therapy in managing multiple sclerosis?