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Wearable Sensors Help Assess Medication State in Levodopa-treated Parkinson’s Patients
Wearable motion sensors can allow doctors to objectively assess medication states in Parkinson’s disease patients being treated with levodopa, a new study shows. The ... Read more -
Early Genetic Mutations May Contribute to Mitochondria Dysfunction and Parkinson’s Development, Study Suggests
Genetic mutations and consequent impaired activity of mitochondria — known as the powerhouses of the cell — may be a first step contributing to ... Read more -
Pilot Project Tests Wrist Device That Monitors Symptoms at Home
A pilot project in the United Kingdom is testing a wrist device that is worn like a watch, called Personal Kinetigraph (PKG), to help Parkinson’s ... Read more -
Antioxidants Protect Against Levodopa Toxicity, Mouse Study Shows
Antioxidants like vitamin C may protect against the toxic effects of levodopa, researchers report. Their study, “Reducing oxidative toxicity of L-dopa in combination with ... Read more
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Researchers Receive $1 Million to Identify New Genes Involved in PD
A project to identify new genes involved in the development of Parkinson’s disease has ... -
Parkinson’s Foundation Annual New York Fundraiser Set for May 7
The non-profit Parkinson’s Foundation will host its annual fundraiser, the New York Gala, on ... -
Heel, Toe: Walking with Mindfulness
“Mindfulness isn’t difficult, we just need to remember to do it.” — Sharon Salzberg ... -
Acadia Supports Events to Mark Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month in U.S.
Acadia Pharmaceuticals is marking Parkinson’s Awareness Month by supporting a host of events and ... -
Treadmill Walking Linked to Greater Gait Stability, Less Cognitive Control in Parkinson’s, Study Says
Treadmill walking, but not over-ground walking, can improve gait stability in patients with Parkinson’s disease, ...
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New Tool Effectively Monitors Sleep Quality in Parkinson’s Patients, Researchers Say
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A new tool called cardiopulmonary coupling could be used to effectively evaluate sleep quality in Parkinson’s disease patients, who often experience sleep disorders, according to a study. The study, “Assessment of sleep quality using cardiopulmonary coupling analysis in patients with ... Read more