A new artificial intelligence (AI) based strategy has significantly sped up the identification of potential new drugs to treat Parkinson's disease. The work, published in the journal Nature Chemical ...

Catching the onset of Parkinson's Disease early can be critical to slowing the disease's progression and improving a patient's life. A new test that uses nothing more than a sample of someone's ear ...

If you have Parkinson’s disease, there are steps you can take to improve your health and safety, such as creating a safe home environment and taking medications exactly as directed. After Alzheimer’s ...

When my grandfather was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2014, I assumed it was pure bad luck—perhaps from some secret misprint wired deep in his genetic code, or something that “just happened” ...

We were amazed at what we were seeing on a sweltering summer's day, when a group of people with Parkinson's Disease began rock-climbing on the Carderock Cliffs of Maryland. Yes, rock-climbing! It's ...

Parkinson’s disease is a crippling and often misunderstood disease process. There are little to no protocols and standards for the care of Parkinson’s residents. They tend to be lumped into the ...

The relationship between sleep and Parkinson’s disease (PD) is complex and seems to go in two directions: Sleep disturbances in people with PD are risk factors for cognitive decline, and cognitive ...

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive disorder of later life, defined clinically by motor features (asymmetric bradykinesia, rigidity, tremor, and imbalance) and pathologically by neuronal degeneration ...

Researchers have made a huge leap forward in the fight against Parkinson's disease, solving a decades-long mystery. In a major breakthrough, they have been able to see the human PINK1 protein and how ...

Michael J. Fox recently delighted fans when he made a surprise appearance at the 2024 EE BAFTA Film Awards. It was a rare occurrence for the acting legend, who stays out of the public eye these days.

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative illness that can have ...

Medications like levodopa and carbidopa may help you manage Parkinson's disease. You can try physical therapy to improve your balance, gait, and motor function. Deep brain stimulation is a surgical ...