Imaging can predict Parkinson’s from REM sleep behavior disorder
An international team of scientists has identified imaging biomarkers that can predict which people with REM sleep behavior disorder…
Articles by Lindsey Shapiro, PhD
AI speech analysis detects subtle signs of Parkinson’s
Scientists at the University of Rochester have developed an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered screening tool that analyzes a person’s speech patterns…
Air pollution linked to increased risk of Parkinson’s in Italian study
Exposure to PM10 — air pollution that can come from wildfire smoke, construction dust, and vehicle exhaust — was associated…
AI technology to help monitor gait freezing in Parkinson’s trial
Researchers at Emory University and the Georgia Institute of Technology are developing an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven approach to track and…
Blood test may detect Parkinson’s in earliest stages: Study
Scientists have developed a blood test to detect Parkinson’s disease in its very early stages, before a person experiences…
Wearable sensors may help monitor, ease Parkinson’s swallowing issues
A wearable sensor that’s designed to monitor and improve swallowing led to increased swallowing frequency for people with Parkinson’s…
Investigational therapy ARV-102 now in Parkinson’s trial
Arvinas has begun a Phase 1 clinical trial to test its investigational therapy ARV-102 in people with Parkinson’s…
Lecigon intestinal gel controls Parkinson’s motor symptoms: Study
Lecigon, an intestinal gel formulation of levodopa, entacapone, and carbidopa, provided sustained motor symptom control for people with…
Exercise eases ferroptosis to aid Parkinson’s neurological function
Physical exercise eased signs of a type of iron-mediated cell death called ferroptosis in microglia and improved neurological function in…
ITSN1 gene again linked to Parkinson’s risk in study
Rare mutations that impair the normal activity of the ITSN1 gene were found to increase the risk of Parkinson’s…