Some experimental therapies for Parkinson’s disease designed to improve the function of mitochondria may inadvertently damage them instead. That’s according to the study, “Putative PINK1/Parkin activators lower the threshold for mitophagy by sensitizing cells to mitochondrial stress,” which was published in Science Advances. Researchers said…
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The Parkinson’s Foundation invites U.S. medical centers offering outstanding Parkinson’s disease clinical care and resources to join its Global Care Network as Centers of Excellence. Applications from academic medical centers in Delaware, Kentucky, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Washington will be given priority. Special consideration…
Brain damage in Parkinson’s disease may be driven in part by certain nerve cells working too hard, causing them to accrue damage and die. This suggests that treatments that reduce the activity of these cells may help slow the brain damage that drives the condition. That’s according to the…
Technology can be challenging to navigate, even for someone like me who grew up as it emerged. However, I’ll be the first to admit that it typically makes my life better. Back in the early 2000s, my dad, who has Parkinson’s disease, kept track of all his appointments using…
Hemoglobin — a protein best known for carrying oxygen in the bloodstream — has an under-recognized role in protecting brain cells from damage, researchers found. Data from animal experiments showed that a treatment designed to boost the protective effects of hemoglobin in the brain may be an effective strategy for…
A roundtable in the U.S. capital, hosted by the Parkinson’s Foundation, is aiming to find new ways to improve access to healthcare providers and treatment, define inroads for innovation, and align stronger policies in Parkinson’s disease care by centering patient and caregiver voices in a nationwide planning session. The…
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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