Explaining Parkinson’s disease to family and friends can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re still processing what the diagnosis means for you. While Parkinson’s is generally known for visible symptoms such as tremors and stiffness, it can also bring less obvious challenges, including fatigue and cognitive changes. Communicating about…
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People with Parkinson’s disease who switch from other formulations of levodopa to Crexont may experience improvements in daily symptom control, according to new data from an ongoing clinical trial. “Crexont substantially increased [good on] time, reduced [off time], and improved motor function in [Parkinson’s] patients across all therapy…
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Editor’s note: This column includes discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the U.S. is available by calling or texting 988. There is also an online chat at 988lifeline.org. Internationally, find a suicide prevention helpline…
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given a green light to the new Cala kIQ Plus system, Cala Health’s next-generation wearable neurostimulation device for helping control hand tremor during movement in people with Parkinson’s disease. The system is an update of the earlier approved Cala…
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Amprion is partnering with Macquarie University in Australia to expand access to its SAAmplify-alphaSYN test, which detects abnormal alpha-synuclein protein in people with suspected neurodegenerative diseases. The test can help diagnose Parkinson’s disease early, as well as help identify specific types of…
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Caregiving brings a kind of guilt that isn’t about making mistakes. It shows up when you try your best but still wonder if it was enough. I felt that one night with my late Uncle Brandon. He loved the racing drag strip — the sounds, the energy, and being in…
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Need to know
Becoming educated and informed about Parkinson’s is a good first step. Here you’ll find general information about the disease, including diagnosis, symptoms, and causes.
Personal experiences
It helps to know others have been where you are now. Here’s a collection of our columnists’ words of wisdom to help you along on your Parkinson’s journey.
Treatment
There is no cure for Parkinson’s yet, but there are treatments that can help manage the disease. Learn more about current therapeutic approaches here.