Parkinson's Blog

A man who acted out his dreams was the first case of a new sleep disorder that led investigators to one of the earliest signs of Parkinson’s disease and dementia.

Stimvia, a pioneering medical technology company specializing in neuromodulation for chronic disease treatment, has successfully completed

As America celebrates passing the National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act, we ask how the Parkinson’s community can replicate this in Europe?

Innovative antibody discovery could lead to new Parkinson’s treatments

Wollongong Private Hospital is offering new hope for local patients with Parkinson’s Disease, introducing an innovative new treatment option, previously not available between Sydney and Melbourne. Deep brain stimulation (DBS) involves implanting small electrodes in the brain which are controlled by a pacemaker-like device inserted in the chest. The electrodes produce electrical impulses to manage […]

Bengaluru, Feb 6 (IANS): A team of scientists has identified key genes that raise the risk of Parkinson’s disease in young Indians.
The team, led by Parkinson’s Research Alliance of India (PRAI) and MedGenome, a global genomics company in South Asia, made a comprehensive analysis of rare and common genetic variations …..

Family, friends and researchers have joined Parkinson’s patients at St Patrick’s Island on Saturday for a fundraising and awareness picnic.

South Burnett Parkinson’s Support Group latest meeting was held at Graham House Murgon on Monday, 27 May. The meeting was […]

A Calgary mother and daughter share a deep bond as they gather at an inaugural Parkinson’s Disease picnic shining a light on Canada’s fastest growing neurological disease.

New research has found that while caffeine consumption may help lower the risk of Parkinson’s, in people who already have this disease it further lowers dopamine production, meaning it does not help slow down its progression.