Fatima Afaar

Parkinson’s Disease | PhD @BrainMind_Usyd @CPC_usyd

[Fatima Afaar @DrFatimaAfaar]

Parkinson’s disease is more than a movement disorder 🧠
This April, I’ll be sharing one evidence-based fact each day to raise awareness of its complexity, symptoms, and impact 💜 #ParkinsonsAwareness #ParkinsonsDisease #Parkinsons #مرض_الرعاش #شلل_الرعاش #باركنسون

[Fatima Afaar @DrFatimaAfaar]

2/2 We found reduced serum IL-2, associated with higher motor severity, alongside CD4 T-cell cytokine changes in iRBD. These findings add to evidence that immune changes may occur early in PD & related neurodegenerative disorders. Grateful for my co-authors’ valued contributions.

[Fatima Afaar @DrFatimaAfaar]

1/2 📢 Excited to share our latest publication exploring immune changes in iRBD and their potential relevance to the early stages of Parkinson’s disease and related neurodegenerative disorders. https://t.co/3MwqSKseoX #ParkinsonsDisease #iRBD #Immunity #Neuroimmunology #Research

[Parkinson's Foundation @ParkinsonDotOrg]

This World Mental Health Day, we’re bringing awareness to common non-movement symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Around 50% of people with PD will experience a form of depression and up to 40% will experience an anxiety disorder.

These mental health challenges are part of Parkinson's itself, resulting from PD-related changes in brain chemistry. Many with Parkinson’s may relate to these feelings and have found ways to work through them. When diagnosed, these symptoms are treatable. 🩵

Learn more: https://t.co/Da0iSPBbtM

[Fatima Afaar @DrFatimaAfaar]

﴿وَإِذَا سَأَلَكَ عِبَادِي عَنِّي فَإِنِّي قَرِيبٌ أُجِيبُ دَعْوَةَ الدَّاعِ إِذَا دَعَانِ فَلْيَسْتَجِيبُوا لِي وَلْيُؤْمِنُوا بِي لَعَلَّهُمْ يَرْشُدُونَ﴾🤍

[Fatima Afaar @DrFatimaAfaar]

World Brain Day is also a gentle reminder to be kind to your mind and to remember that mental health matters. #WorldBrainDay🧠🌸

[Fatima Afaar @DrFatimaAfaar]

World Brain Day highlights the importance of neuroscience research in advancing our understanding of the brain, improving neurological care & raising awareness of brain health worldwide.
Thank you to researchers, clinicians & advocates making a difference. #WorldBrainDay 🧠💗

[Fatima Afaar @DrFatimaAfaar]

Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible mothers, grandmothers, and mother figures. 🩷

Thank you for your endless care, love, strength, and sacrifices. So much of who we are is because of you. Wishing you all a day filled with love and appreciation.🩷🌸🌸 #HappyMothersDay

[Fatima Afaar @DrFatimaAfaar]

#MitochondrialDysfunction #Inflammation #ParkinsonsDisease

[Nat Rev Neurology @NatRevNeurol]

Mitochondrial dysfunction in peripheral immune cells is linked to inflammation in Parkinson disease https://t.co/A2CHxy8Yky

[Fatima Afaar @DrFatimaAfaar]

This April, we’ve shared 30 facts for Parkinson’s Awareness Month, but awareness doesn’t stop here🧠💜. Continued advocacy, support, and ongoing research are essential to improve outcomes and overall wellbeing 🔬 #ParkinsonsAwarenessMonth #ParkinsonsDisease #الشلل_الرعاش

[Fatima Afaar @DrFatimaAfaar]

Parkinson’s disease is more than a movement disorder 🧠
This April, I’ll be sharing one evidence-based fact each day to raise awareness of its complexity, symptoms, and impact 💜 #ParkinsonsAwareness #ParkinsonsDisease #Parkinsons #مرض_الرعاش #شلل_الرعاش #باركنسون

[Fatima Afaar @DrFatimaAfaar]

Parkinson’s disease is a complex, multidisciplinary condition. Therefore, research across all fields is essential to improve treatments, develop targeted therapies, and enhance quality of life 🔬🧠 #ParkinsonsAwarenessMonth #ParkinsonsDisease #الشلل_الرعاش