Researchers identified candidate biomarkers in spinal fluid and blood that showed different patterns among healthy controls, people in a prodromal group at risk of Parkinson’s, and those diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, suggesting they may help track the disease across stages. The analysis included more than 1,100 participants. “Our data-driven approach…
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A new first-in-class treatment for Parkinson’s disease, designed to get past the brain’s protective barrier, was shown to be safe and well-tolerated in an early clinical trial, and to have “robust [central nervous system] exposure.” That’s according to new data from the Phase 1 trial, which involved both patients…
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A person’s genetic makeup may shape whether coffee consumption raises or lowers the risk of Parkinson’s disease, a study found. Drinking no more than four cups of coffee a day appeared to reduce the risk of Parkinson’s in people who carry a specific genetic version of the CYP1A2 gene, the…
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I’ve been asked to do a small public presentation about my Parkinson’s journey. It’s all I can think about, even though it’s not for another month. Yes, friends, I’m stressing out! In the years before my Parkinson’s diagnosis, I was a confident public speaker. Usually, I’d be teaching…
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A compound found in the psychedelic plant brew ayahuasca — originating from the Amazon rainforest — was shown to protect dopamine-producing nerve cells and ease movement problems in a mouse model of Parkinson’s disease. A new study by researchers in Spain found that the compound, called N,N-dimethyltryptamine (DMT),…
The motor symptoms of Parkinson’s refer to signs of the disease that affect movement. Four hallmark symptoms are characteristic of Parkinson’s and are key to diagnosing this neurodegenerative disorder: resting tremor, bradykinesia (slowness of movement), rigidity, and postural instability. People with Parkinson’s may experience other motor symptoms,…
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.
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.
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.
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