science + Creativity
Laurie K Mischley ND PhD MPH
My goal is to make parkinsonism
reversible and preventable.
The Practice
Early Detection
Early Detection
Early Detection
By the time a person is diagnosed with parkinsonism, they've probably already had the disease for decades. The earlier we can intervene, the easier it is to improve outcomes over time. We've trained dogs to be able to detect the scent of parkinsonism in ear wax- this easy, inexpensive, and impressively accurate screening tool can give patients a head-start.
Education
Early Detection
Early Detection
Courses, lectures, and trainings are part of the medicine. Knowledge truly is power. Information enables better communication between patients and providers, increasing the likelihood of success.
Disease Modification
Patient-Centered Tracking
Patient-Centered Tracking
Clinical practice devoted to individuals with parkinsonism. Tools include counseling, education, metabolic evaluation, pharmaceutical & nutraceutical prescribing.
Patient-Centered Tracking
Patient-Centered Tracking
Patient-Centered Tracking
One of the most significant hurdles facing PD is the lack of a scale that allows patients to track their symptoms over time. Patients, researchers, and providers now have a tool.
Modifiable Lifestyle Variables Associated with Different Rat
What are the most successful people doing differently?
Success is defined by high quality of life and few patient-reported symptoms of PD. We asked 2000 people with parkinsonism and asked them about their dis-ease and their lifestyle, Here, we describe the behaviors and choices associated with the fastest and slowest rate of PD progression.
* Actively Recruiting*
MVP Study is Looking for Participants
Over 2500 individuals have enrolled to date. The more people that enroll, the more sensitive, and thus useful, the data. The following groups are under-represented in the current group:
- diagnosed more than 15 years ago
- racial and ethnic diversity
- outside the USA