Cognitive Science

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Improving End-of-Life Care for Patients with Parkinson Disease

End-of-life care for patients with Parkinson Disease (PD) is a complex and challenging issue. In this retrospective analysis, researchers examined the in-hospital management and utilization of palliative care (PC) services for patients with PD at the end of life. They found that there are no widely accepted guidelines for managing symptoms in these patients. The […]

Published on September 6, 2023

Exploring the Relationship Between Non-Motor Symptoms and Patient Characteristics in Parkinson’s Disease

Understanding the link between non-motor symptoms and patient characteristics in Parkinson’s Disease is like trying to unravel a complex web of connections. It’s like studying a bustling ecosystem, with each symptom playing a different role – constipation, olfactory disturbance, sleep disturbance, mental disorders, and of course, motor symptoms. In this study, researchers dove into these […]

Published on September 6, 2023

Exploring Patients’ Perception of Safety in Advanced Parkinson’s Disease

Imagine you’re exploring a vast ocean, sailing toward the horizon with the wind in your hair. You feel a sense of excitement and freedom, but also a nagging worry about the unknown dangers that may lurk beneath the waves. This feeling of exhilaration mixed with caution is similar to the safety perception experienced by patients […]

Published on September 6, 2023