My DaTscan Results Made My PD Diagnosis ‘Real’
When I was first diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD) in 2015, I asked the neurologist if there was a definitive test to confirm a ... Read more
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Parkinson’s Patients Show Reduced Workforce Participation Even Before Diagnosis, Study Finds
Parkinson’s patients show less ability to participate in work life even in the early stages before they are diagnosed with the disease, a study ... Read more -
New Art Initiative Aims to Improve Understanding and Discussion of Parkinson’s Off Periods
A new initiative by Acorda Therapeutics uses art to help people with Parkinson’s disease recognize and communicate about their off-period experiences. The initiative, called Framing ... Read more -
Phase 1 Trial to Explore RDN-929’s Safety in Treating Brain Diseases by Protecting Synapses
Rodin Therapeutics has started a Phase 1 clinical trial to explore the safety of its synthetic compound, RDN-929, to treat neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s and ... Read more
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Caffeine Plus Coffee Compound Linked to Serotonin Help Protect Brain from Toxic Damage, Mouse Study Says
Two compounds found in coffee — caffeine and EHT, a fatty acid molecule derived from ... -
Taking a Careful Look at Apathy: It Could Be Motor Hesitation
Depression is often associated with Parkinson’s disease (PD), as is apathy. But there may ... -
Merger of New Mexico Parkinson’s Coalition, PMDAlliance Expected to Improve Patient Services
The recent merger of the New Mexico Parkinson’s Coalition (NMPC) and national nonprofit Parkinson & ... -
New Neurodegeneration Challenge Network Puts Focus on Causes of Parkinson’s, Other Disorders
A new network launched by Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, will unite leading ... -
Key Parkinson’s Brain Area Implicated in Memory Loss, Study Suggests
Neurodegeneration in the substantia nigra, a critical area of the brain involved in Parkinson’s, leads to memory deficits, ...
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New Tool Effectively Monitors Sleep Quality in Parkinson’s Patients, Researchers Say
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A new tool called cardiopulmonary coupling could be used to effectively evaluate sleep quality in Parkinson’s disease patients, who often experience sleep disorders, according to a study. The study, “Assessment of sleep quality using cardiopulmonary coupling analysis in patients with ... Read more