newsletter sign up. Your doctor: The difference between an M.D. and D.O. If you see a primary care physician for your general healthcare, thereâs a chance youâre seeing a D.O., not an M.D. While both degrees mean your doctor is a licensed physician, their training differs slightly and each has a unique perspective on care.
Medical Marijuana and Parkinson's Disease. Medical Marijuana and Parkinsonâs Disease. Marijuana may be an excellent alternative to, or addition to, the medication regime of someone suffering from Parkinsonâs Disease. Unfortunately, many of the conventional medications prescribed for a Parkinsonâs patient also come with significant, negative side effects that are not present in medical marijuana.
Some researchers, like Gerdeman, want to study whether marijuana could stave off Alzheimerâs disease or even mitigate brain damage from stroke or concussions. One 2014 study suggested a compound in marijuana could slow the production of proteins that accumulate when a person has Alzheimer's.