You’re probably familiar with the saying, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” This usually refers to leaving things alone if they are working smoothly or going well. Essentially, don’t rock the boat. (Anyone remember that song?) I recently heard a conference speaker say something that sounded similar but turned…
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Bial has launched an international education campaign to support clearer communication and the early identification of symptoms among people with Parkinson’s disease, carers, and healthcare professionals. The year-long campaign, called “Dialogues with Parkinson’s,” is being developed in collaboration with Parkinson’s Europe to mark World Parkinson’s Day,…
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Rune Labs has launched StrivePD Guardian, a personalized artificial intelligence (AI) companion tool that helps people with Parkinson’s disease track symptoms and receive support. The system, which pairs the StrivePD app with an Apple Watch, uses extensive real-world clinical data, including wearable-derived data and U.S. Food and…
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I had deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery for Parkinson’s disease in August 2021. I felt it was the best choice for me at that stage of the disease. My tremors were barely controlled by round-the-clock frequent doses of levodopa, and I was exhausted. Parkinson’s News Today describes…
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Levodopa, the gold-standard treatment for Parkinson’s disease, is often given alongside medicines called catechol-O-methyltransferase inhibitors (COMT-Is) that are designed to boost its efficacy — but a new study suggests these medications may also reduce the amount of levodopa available to reach the brain. Specifically, the data suggest treatment with…
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A new support group called Angels Embrace aims to offer education, connection, and emotional support for people affected by neurodegenerative conditions such as Parkinson’s disease and dementia. The program is being offered by Angels on Call Homecare, a company recognized for providing specialized Parkinson’s and dementia care at…
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