Monthly Archives: April 2009

Mayo Clinic Study Finds Parkinson's Disease Medication Triggers Destructive Behavior

April 8th, 2009 - 6:44 am

A new study conducted at Mayo Clinic reports that one in six patients receiving therapeutic doses of certain drugs for Parkinson’s disease develops new-onset, potentially destructive behaviors, notably compulsive gambling or hypersexuality. The study extends findings from two Mayo case … Continue reading →

By Carol Lammers | Posted in Neurology & Neurosurgery, Psychiatry/Psychology, Research | Tagged Compulsive Behavior, Dopamine Agonists, Gambling, Hypersexuality, Mayo Clinic, Parkinson's Drug Treatment | Leave a comment

Engaging Patients in Medical Decisions

April 6th, 2009 - 7:08 am

Victor Montori, M.D., a Mayo Clinic endocrinologist, has led research into effective communication with patients and helping them to make treatment decisions, such as whether to take a statin to prevent heart attack, based on an accurate understanding of the … Continue reading →