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Is Parkinson’s an Autoimmune Disease? What the Evidence Shows Parkinson’s disease is classified as a neurological disorder. Doctors do not list it as an autoimmune disease. Still, a growing body of research shows that the immune system reacts to proteins in the Parkinson’s brain. That finding has led some scientists to ask whether the immune system helps drive the disease. Parkinson’s is not an established autoimmune disease; it is a neurological disorder with immune involvement that researchers are still working to explain. If you or someone you love has Parkinson’s, that distinction shapes how you think about diagnosis, treatment, and the headlines you read. The stakes are real. Parkinson’s affects about 3% of people by age 65 and up to 5% of those over 85 . Knowing what the immune evidence does and does not show can help you ask your care team better questions. Key Takeaways Parkinson’s is officially a neurological disorder caused by the lo...

We’re pleased to announce that NurseRegistry is fully licensed and now placing private-duty nurses throughout South Florida — bringing our concierge-level home nursing standard to Miami Beach, Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, Pinecrest, Key Biscayne, Bal Harbour, Fisher Island, Star Island, and Indian Creek Village. For over 15 years, NurseRegistry has connected families in California with experienced, credentialed nurses who deliver hospital-quality care in the comfort and privacy of home. That same standard — rigorous vetting, discreet white-glove service, and clinical excellence — is now available to South Florida families . Why South Florida South Florida is home to a growing number of families who expect the same level of privacy, discretion, and clinical sophistication in their home care that they expect everywhere else in their lives. Whether recovering from surgery, managing a chronic condition, or planning ahead for long-term care, our clients and their families deserv...

ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis , damages the nerve cells that control voluntary muscle movement. These cells, called motor neurons, run from the brain and spinal cord out to the muscles. When they break down, the brain loses its ability to signal the muscles, and movement, speech, swallowing, and breathing become progressively harder. Many people know this disease by another name: Lou Gehrig’s disease, after the baseball player whose 1939 diagnosis brought it public attention. It falls under the broader category of motor neuron disease, and it raises hard questions for anyone watching a parent, sibling, or friend live with it. If you’re worried about your own risk, especially with a family history in the picture, you deserve a straight answer. No method has been proven to prevent ALS, but a small set of health and exposure choices are linked to lower risk, and genetic counseling can offer real clarity for families carrying an inherited mutation. The rest of this ...

High-End Santa Rosa, California Concierge Nursing Care – Whenever and Wherever You Need It Is there anything you wouldn’t do to ensure your loved ones’ comfort during their medical treatment? We all want to make sure that the people we care about receive the best possible care and treatment. In an ideal world, we’d all have plenty of time to spend caring for our loved ones. Unfortunately, this is not always possible in today’s rapidly changing world. It’s possible that you lack the medical knowledge needed to provide the exceptional care that your loved one deserves. For those who require a higher level of care, frequent visits to nursing homes or medical facilities is simply not an option. The idea of such arrangements is unsettling, to say the least. Is this the life you want for your loved ones? Convenient Santa Rosa, CA Concierge Medicine Services Let’s recap – so we know that you have: A loved one near Santa Rosa, California, wh...