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Red light therapy (RLT) for PSP, MSA, CBD, Atypical Parkinsonism

Red Light Therapy (RLT) with PSP, MSA, CBD

Laura Louizos

Red light therapy (RLT) is a treatment that may help skin, muscle tissue, and other parts of your body heal. It exposes you to low levels of red or near-infrared...

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Red Light Therapy (RLT) with PSP, MSA, CBD

Laura Louizos

Red light therapy (RLT) is a treatment that may help skin, muscle tissue, and other parts of your body heal. It exposes you to low levels of red or near-infrared...

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Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Medical Resource Journal for Patients, Caregivers and Doctors.

Progressive Supranuclear Palsy PSP Medical Reso...

Laura Louizos

Included in the customized 400 page PSP resource journal; * Information on Progressive Supranuclear Palsy including symptoms, quick facts and a disease outline * Personal Information page with emergency contacts*...

Progressive Supranuclear Palsy PSP Medical Reso...

Laura Louizos

Included in the customized 400 page PSP resource journal; * Information on Progressive Supranuclear Palsy including symptoms, quick facts and a disease outline * Personal Information page with emergency contacts*...

The International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI)

The International Dysphagia Diet Standardisatio...

Laura Louizos

IDDSI has created handouts in consultation with clinicians and patients. The handouts can be used by people who have feeding, chewing or swallowing problems, their caregivers and clinicians. There are separate handouts...

The International Dysphagia Diet Standardisatio...

Laura Louizos

IDDSI has created handouts in consultation with clinicians and patients. The handouts can be used by people who have feeding, chewing or swallowing problems, their caregivers and clinicians. There are separate handouts...

Treatment of Disturbed Sleep in PSP

Treatment of Disturbed Sleep in PSP

Laura Louizos

FEATURED STUDY: Treatment of Disturbed Sleep in PSP The Treatment of Disturbed Sleep in persons with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) is a remote, six-week clinical trial sponsored by the University...

Treatment of Disturbed Sleep in PSP

Laura Louizos

FEATURED STUDY: Treatment of Disturbed Sleep in PSP The Treatment of Disturbed Sleep in persons with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) is a remote, six-week clinical trial sponsored by the University...

Four electrodes placed in brain of patient with PSP disease

Mumbai doctors perform rare brain surgery in PSP

Laura Louizos

Four electrodes placed in brain of patient with PSP syndrome during six-hour-long procedure. In a first, doctors at Mumbai’s Jaslok Hospital recently performed a deep brain simulation (DBS) surgery by...

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Mumbai doctors perform rare brain surgery in PSP

Laura Louizos

Four electrodes placed in brain of patient with PSP syndrome during six-hour-long procedure. In a first, doctors at Mumbai’s Jaslok Hospital recently performed a deep brain simulation (DBS) surgery by...

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Do hands and feet curl and become stiff?

Do hands and feet curl and become stiff?

Laura Louizos

Image Credit; Michael J Fox Foundation Yes it’s a symptom of the disease and it’s called Dystonia. Dystonia is a movement disorder in which a person's muscles contract uncontrollably. The...

Do hands and feet curl and become stiff?

Laura Louizos

Image Credit; Michael J Fox Foundation Yes it’s a symptom of the disease and it’s called Dystonia. Dystonia is a movement disorder in which a person's muscles contract uncontrollably. The...

Laura Louizos, Blog Author

Laura Louizos is a blogger an advocate for PSP (Progressive Supranuclear Palsy) and Founder of CCF for PSP Awareness.

PSP is a rare and debilitating neurological disorder that affects movement, balance, vision, speech, and cognitive function. Laura's mother was diagnosed with PSP in 2018, and since then, Laura has been dedicated to raising awareness about the disease and providing support to others affected by it.

Through our blog, Laura shared her personal journey as a caregiver, including her struggles, triumphs, and insights. She now provides resources and information about the disease, as well as tips and advice for living with PSP and other neurodegenerative diseases. Laura's writing is candid, inspiring, and informative, and her blog has become an important resource for the community worldwide.

Laura is a passionate advocate for PSP awareness, and she works tirelessly to increase understanding and support for those affected by the disease. Her blog is a testament to her dedication and commitment to improving the lives of those with PSP, and she is a valuable voice in the fight against this devastating condition.