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The goal of treatment is to control symptoms. There is no known cure for progressive supranuclear palsy. Levodopa and drugs that block the action of a nervous system chemical called acetylcholine (anticholinergic medications) may temporarily reduce symptoms. These medications ar...[read article]
Tests for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
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A neurological examination is an essential component of a comprehensive physical examination . It is a systematic examination that surveys the functioning of nerves... More
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A positron emission tomography (PET) scan is an imaging test that uses a radioactive substance (called a tracer) to look for disease in the body. Unlike magnetic re... More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex... More
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Single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) is an imaging study that uses radioactive materials injected through a vein that will pass into the brain generat... More
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A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of the head is a noninvasive method to create detailed pictures of the brain and surrounding nerve tissues. Unlike x-rays an... More
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Medical Procedures for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
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Prescription of Eyeglasses
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Surgical Procedures for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
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A gastrostomy feeding tube insertion is the placement of a feeding tube through the skin and the stomach wall, directly into the stomach. More
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Prescribed Medications for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
Self Care for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
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Aerobics is a program of physical conditioning designed to enhance circulatory and respiratory efficiency that involves vigorous sustained exercise. Certified instr... More
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