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How Mutated Parkin Protein Causes Form of Early Onset Parkinson’s Detailed
The parkin protein, whose mutated form is linked to certain cases of early onset Parkinson’s disease, protects neurons by lowering levels of potentially harmful oxidants, and by removing them from areas where they might do harm, a study reported. Exactly how...
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Map Charts Information Flow Among Neurons in Movement Center of Brain
A neural map of the brain region central to Parkinson’s disease opens the possibility of new ways to treat this disorder and others that stem from damage to the nerve cells found there. The map, detailed in a recent study, might enable researchers to understand how...
Project to Explore if Depression Meds Might Ease Dyskinesia Due to L-dopa
A new research project aims to determine whether medications developed to treat depression might be viable candidates for easing some troubling side effects of treatments for Parkinson’s disease, including levodopa. Parkinson’s is caused by the death or...
Missing Dad’s Birthday Reminded Me of the Importance of Slowing Down
Last weekend, I was exploring a South Carolinian swamp when my phone buzzed. It was my dad. “Call me after 2,” the text glowed on my phone. html, body { height:100%; width:100%; margin:0; padding:0; } .element-is-sticky { -moz-animation: cssAnimation 0s ease-in 2s...
30 Days of Parkinson’s: My Garden Sanctuary Helps Me Cope
Photo courtesy of Dr. C. Day 8 of 30 Dr. C is a research theoretician, brain rehabilitation clinician, and college professor. This is his story: Managing Parkinson’s disease symptoms is a full-time job. Every day is an exercise in mindfulness, positive thinking, and...
Invitae Launches Free Genetic Testing for At-risk Adults
Invitae has launched a new genetic testing program, at no charge to participants, to test adults suspected of having — or at risk of developing — neurodegenerative disorders, including Parkinson’s disease. The Adult Neurodegenerative Disorders sponsored testing...
Exercise May Slow Cognitive Decline in Patients With APOE4
Exercise can slow early cognitive decline in Parkinson’s disease patients who have a variant of the APOE gene, called APOE4, a recent study has found. “Additional research is needed to confirm our findings, but these results would support the use of interventions...
Building Your Parkinson’s Care Team
When I Decline Your Invitation, Remember, It’s Not You, It’s Me
“It must be borne in mind that most Parkinsonian patients remain mentally alert even as their physical condition becomes severely impaired. At the same time, they are normally extraordinarily self-conscious about their infirmities. … Tremors, speech impediment,...
30 Days of Parkinson’s: My Parkinson’s Journey
Photo courtesy of Marcia Drost Day 7 of 30 This is Marcia Drost’s story: My name is Marcia Drost, and I have Parkinson’s. I am a wife, mother, grandmother, and educator. Once while teaching a summer school class, I introduced the syllabus, and then the room seem to...
Antibody-based Therapies May Trigger Brain Inflammation
New research suggests that brain inflammation is the likely reason antibody-based therapies are ineffective in clinical trials for people with Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases. The findings show that the binding of the antibody to its target protein — in the case...
Brain Microbleeds in Patients Linked to Cognitive Decline, MRI Study Shows
Microbleeds found in the brains of people with Parkinson’s disease by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans were associated with cognitive decline, a study demonstrated. Higher levels of a microbleed-associated biomarker also were found in patients with...
“I felt dizzy every time I stood up and wondered if it was my Parkinson’s. I later learned it was a separate condition called symptomatic neurogenic orthostatic hypotension (nOH)” Sponsored Post
I’m Gail, and I’ve been living with a diagnosis of Parkinson’s since 1999. Even before my Parkinson’s diagnosis, I’d experienced symptoms of dizziness and lightheadedness. But I didn’t tell my doctor about the symptoms for a long time, because I thought that they were...
Carer-friendly accreditation available for employers
The NSW government is encouraging organisations to become accredited as a carer friendly workplace under a program run by the
Like the Birds Returning Home, You Will Sing Again
It was a warm afternoon on the last day of March 2020. I was inundated with winged creatures hovering up and over me, fluttering to and fro, and flapping up and down in my backyard. They included everything from ladybird beetles yielding black spots on yellow shields...
30 Days of Parkinson’s: Exploring Clinical Trials Has Given Me Purpose
Photo courtesy of Joseph P. O’Connor Day 5 of 30 This is Joseph P. O’Connor’s story: After I was diagnosed in late 2016, I realized I had to find something that would give my life a purpose. I found that through clinical trials. I could learn about my disease and help...
Inbrain Raises $16.8M to Advance ‘Intelligent’ Neurostimulator for Parkinson’s
Inbrain Neuroelectronics has raised $16.8 million in Series A financing to support moving into clinical testing a new neuromodulation device that uses computer learning to treat Parkinson’s disease and epilepsy. Electrodes for this next-generation...
‘Parkinson’s Revolution’ Cycling Fundraiser Set for June 12 Across US
A Parkinson’s Foundation indoor cycling event aimed at highlighting the benefits of exercise while raising money for Parkinson’s (PD) research returns on June 12 for its second year. Called the Parkinson’s Revolution, the cycling program will take place at...
A Day in the Life of a Parkinson’s Ambassador: Patti Burnett
Our Davis Phinney Foundation Ambassadors are at the heart of our organization. They are our fearless leaders dedicated to living well today, who use their knowledge, passion, and …
30 Days of Parkinson’s: Learning to Dance at the Unplanned Party
Photo courtesy of Lori DePorter Day 4 of 30 This is Lori DePorter’s story: For the past six years, I’ve been a guest at a party that I never imagined attending — “The Parkie Party.” However, my invitation arrived and the RSVP did not give the option to decline. Nor...
How to Communicate What Parkinson’s Is to Friends and Family
30 Days of Parkinson’s: I Found Exercise to Be the Best Medicine
Photos courtesy of Ken Salter Day 3 of 30 This is Ken Salter’s story: It has been more than 12 years since, at the age of 46, I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s. I have found exercise to be the best medicine. html, body { height:100%; width:100%; margin:0; padding:0; }...
How Our Perception of Pain Influences the Way We Manage It
“Dr. C seems better these days, don’t you think?” Neo asks Mrs. Dr. C. Neo is the inner part of Dr. C’s brain that shares his insights on Parkinson’s disease, science, and general well-being. Mrs. Dr. C agrees. “Since we moved to where winter snow doesn’t linger into...
30 Days of Parkinson’s: Emotional Support Animals and Parkinson’s
Courtesy of Jean Mellano Day 2 of 30 Jean Mellano is the author of Slipped Away. This is her story: In May 2020, I wrote an article about my pet bunny, Budgie, and how he has helped me emotionally live with Parkinson’s. To summarize, Budgie makes living alone a lot...
Magnetic Nanoparticles May Help Restore Brain Function
Magnetic nanoparticles may help restore brain function by directing nerve cell growth, a new study shows. Researchers believe this technology has therapeutic potential and may be used in the development of new treatments for Parkinson’s disease, html, body {...
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