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2 articles from the last 90 days matching "lipid disorders"

AdvocacyRSS3 days ago

Guest Voice: When Parkinson’s disease and bipolar disorder collide

This article is a personal account from someone living with both Parkinson's disease and bipolar disorder at the same time. The author discusses how having these two conditions together creates unique challenges for their mental and physical health. The piece highlights the importance of addressing mental health alongside neurological symptoms in Parkinson's care.

WHY IT MATTERSPatients with Parkinson's disease who also have bipolar disorder often face overlooked mental health needs, as treatment plans may focus primarily on movement symptoms while psychiatric care gets deprioritized.
💬 Ask your doctorParkinson's diseaseBipolar disorderRead →
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Trial Now Recruiting: Natural History of Uncommon Dyslipidemias, Rare Lipid Disorders and Unusual Atherosclerotic Conditions (NCT06676046)

Researchers are looking for 1,500 people with rare blood fat disorders to join a long-term study. The study will track how these conditions change over time and how people's bodies respond to different treatments. This research is sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, a major government health organization.

WHY IT MATTERSThis natural history study will help doctors better understand rare lipid disorders that are often genetically inherited, potentially leading to improved treatments and monitoring strategies for patients with uncommon dyslipidemias.
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