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Barely a month after Medtronic announced the European clearance of | Barely a month after Medtronic announced the European clearance of its rechargeable Percept RC deep brain stimulation system, the device has racked up a stateside approval, too.

Senior citizens and those suffering from Parkinson’s disease are finding a new pep in their step from a free program run by the Oklahoma City Ballet.

NIH-funded research could change how we think about the causes of disorders like Parkinson’s.

People with Parkinson’s disease frequently develop a problem known as “gait freeze,” in which their legs simply stop stepping forward as they’re walking. A new powered exoskeleton, however, has proven to be very effective at keeping such individuals’ legs going.

New experimental models and innovative approaches to study protein aggregation in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases are introduced. The research may pave the way to patient-specific treatments and early detection.

San Francisco, Jan 7, 2024 Researchers from Harvard and Boston University have used a soft, wearable robot to help a person living with Parkinson’s walk without freezing. As explained by the…

A new VR technology is being trialed in Yorkshire to aid Parkinson’s patients, offering hope for managing ‘freezing’ symptoms with at-home exercises.

Discover how soft robotic exoskeletons are addressing mobility issues for Parkinson’s patients. New research shows promising results for improved walking and reduced freezing.

A $2 million bequest by the Giuliana Trust bolsters funds of this Indian Wells-based nonprofit.