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Anxiety Tied to Doubling of Parkinson's Risk
WEDNESDAY, June 26, 2024 – Anxiety could be an early warning sign of Parkinson's disease, a new study finds. People with anxiety have at least double the risk of developing Parkinson’s compared to t...
Smartwatch, Smartphone Can Assess Parkinson Disease Progression
MONDAY, June 24, 2024 – Gait and tremor measures derived from a commercially available smartwatch and smartphone could help evaluate the efficacy of therapies for Parkinson disease (PD), according...
Could a Blood Test Predict Parkinson's Years Before Symptoms?
TUESDAY, June 18, 2024 – A new blood test might be able to predict Parkinson’s disease up to seven years before symptoms of the movement disorder surface, researchers said. The test correctly p...
Caffeine Affects Dopamine Function in Parkinson's Patients
FRIDAY, May 31, 2024 – Caffeine has been associated with a reduced risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, but a new study says a coffee jolt might not be good for people already diagnosed with the b...
'Moving Forward': Battling Parkinson's, He's Rowing His Way to Paralympic Games
THURSDAY, May 23, 2024 – For decades, Todd Vogt has been dedicated to the sport of rowing, believing he was in peak physical condition. Then, a series of symptoms began to emerge, turning his life...
Genes Could Mix With Pesticide Exposure to Raise Parkinson's Risk
THURSDAY, April 25, 2024 – It's long been known that exposure to agricultural pesticides can greatly raise a person's odds for Parkinson's disease. New genetics research now reveals those who might...
American Academy of Neurology, April 13-18
The annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology was held this year from April 13 to 18 in Denver, drawing participants from around the world, including clinicians, academicians, allied health...
Subcutaneous Infusion of Levodopa-Carbidopa Beneficial for Parkinson Disease
THURSDAY, April 11, 2024 – Subcutaneous infusion of ND0612 (a levodopa-carbidopa solution) increases on time without troublesome dyskinesia among patients with Parkinson disease, according to a...
Small Study Suggests Ozempic Relative May Slow Parkinson's
THURSDAY, April 4, 2024 – Could a medication similar to the blockbuster weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy slow the ravages of Parkinson's disease? A new, small study suggests it could: Over the...
Lixisenatide Reduces Motor Disability Progression in Parkinson Disease
THURSDAY, April 4, 2024 – For patients with Parkinson disease, lixisenatide yields less progression of motor disability than placebo, according to a study published in the April 4 issue of the New...
Cutaneous Phosphorylated α-Synuclein Frequently ID'd in Synucleinopathies
MONDAY, March 25, 2024 – A high proportion of individuals with synucleinopathies has positivity for cutaneous phosphorylated α-synuclein, according to a study published online March 20 in the ...
Skin Biopsy Might Help Diagnose Parkinson's or Other Brain Disorders
THURSDAY, March 21, 2024 – Folks can learn their risk for Parkinson’s disease and other related brain disorders through a simple skin biopsy, a new study says. Skin tests can detect an abnormal form ...
AAN: Three Pesticides Linked to Risk for Parkinson Disease
MONDAY, March 11, 2024 – Three pesticides (lindane, simazine, and atrazine) are associated with Parkinson disease (PD) in the Rocky Mountains/Great Plains region of the United States, according to a...
Stationary Bike Workouts Could Help Parkinson's Patients
FRIDAY, March 1, 2023 – A bicycle built for two could be a positive prescription for Parkinson’s patients and their caregivers, a small, preliminary study says. Parkinson’s patients had better ove...
Pesticides Linked to Parkinson's Cases in Midwest, Western U.S.
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 28, 2024 – Pesticides and herbicides used in farming appear to increase people’s risk of Parkinson’s disease, a new, preliminary study finds. People exposed to pesticides and her...
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