Not all demographic groups are affected by disease pathophysiology in the same way as shown in a review published in the August 2019 issue of the Journal of Parkinson's Disease. Growing evidence indicates that Parkinson's disease (PD) affects women and men differently. The article presents the most recent knowledge about these sex-related differences and highlights the significance of estrogens, which play an important role in the sex differences in PD. Although the risk of developing this disease is twice as high in men than women, it is women who experience a more rapid disease progression and a lower survival rate. By drawing attention to sex-related differences and disparities in PD, the investigators hope that recently gained knowledge will further encourage the scientific community and policy makers to foster the development of tailored interventions and the design of innovative programs - for example in care practices - that meet the distinct requirements of women and men with PD.
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THE VALUE OF GLANCING IN THE REARVIEW MIRROR
Indicates why it is worthwhile to examine professional literature archives to learn more about present day challenges involving both allied health and genomics. Read More
PRESIDENT’S CORNER
Susan Hanrahan offers her thoughts on recently completing a two-year term as ASAHP President. Read More
THE DANCE OF LEGISLATION
A book published in 1973 bearing this title shows how over the decades, certain patterns continue to remain in effect. Read More
HEALTH REFORM DEVELOPMENTS
Discusses recent efforts to curtail waste, fraud, and abuse in programs, such as Medicare and Medicaid, along with some reflections on how to reduce administrative expenditures. Read More
DEVELOPMENTS IN HIGHER EDUCATION
Summarizes new activity in the regulatory domain, plus recently introduced legislation to protect students when colleges close and reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. Read More
QUICK STAT (SHORT, TIMELY, AND TOPICAL)
Death Rates By Marital Status For Adults Age 25 And Older: United States, 2010-2017
Prevalence Of Screening For Social Determinants Of Health
Hierarchical Encoding Of Attended Auditory Objects In Multi-Talker Speech Perception
Exergaming And Virtual Reality For Health: Implications For Cardiac Rehabilitation Read More
AVAILABLE RESOURCES ACCESSIBLE ELECTRONICALLY
Preparing The Current And Future Health Care Workforce For Interprofessional Practice
Integrating Social Care Into The Delivery Of Health Care
Older Americans’ Views On Navigating The Health Care System
Survey On State And Local Income, Poverty, And Health Insurance Statistics Read More
EVIDENCE FOR LATINO PREFERENCES FOR METAPHOR AND ANALOGY
Mentions how a stronger liking for and a desire to connect with individuals who use metaphoric speech can have an impact on the quality of health care services. Read More
PARKINSON’S DISEASE AFFECTS WOMEN AND MEN DIFFERENTLY
Refers to a recognition that the two groups differ in the risk of developing this disease, how it progresses, and survivor rates. Read More
LEARNING ABOUT FIDGETING WHILE FIDGETING
Despite efforts by parents and teachers to discourage children from fidgeting, this form of behavior may persist in adulthood, while a clearer understanding of its neural origins is enhanced by contributions made by expert mice. Read More