Digital dual-task training enhances Parkinson’s patients’ gait function
A digitally delivered dual-task training (DTT) program was just as good as a standard physical therapist-led one at improving gait…
Articles by Lindsey Shapiro, PhD
Work supports Nurr1 as target of potential disease-modifying therapy
Activating the Nurr1 protein eased both motor and smell deficits and showed neuroprotective properties in mouse and cell models of…
Disability stigma hinders employment experiences
Internalized, experienced, or anticipated stigma have significant impacts on employment experiences for people with Parkinson’s disease, according to a…
Higher levodopa doses tied to blood pressure drop in older adults
Higher levodopa doses were associated with a drop in blood pressure among older Parkinson’s patients, those with 65…
Forceful swallowing not seen to ease dysphagia of Parkinson’s
An approach for treating dysphagia — called effortful swallow maneuver — did not consistently ease signs of swallowing difficulties for…
Vision changes prior to DBS surgery may risk delirium in patients
Changes in vision and eye health prior to deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery can be a significant predictor of delirium…
Researchers develop tool to study gut-brain connection
Researchers have uncovered new evidence that activity in the gut can directly influence brain function, a relationship that’s been proposed…
3 blood biomarkers might identify Parkinson’s, atypical parkinsonism
Certain biomarkers in the blood may help doctors in determining whether a person has Parkinson’s disease or atypical…
Medications for lung disorders not linked to Parkinson’s risk in study
A history of using inhaled beta-2 adrenoceptor (B2AR) agonists to treat asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) was not…
Oral NT-0796 for Parkinson’s shows promise in early clinical trials
Following promising new data from healthy volunteers in early clinical trials, NodThera now is testing its oral treatment candidate…