Fluctuations in nonmotor symptoms of Parkinson’s affect life quality
People with Parkinson’s disease tend to report a poorer quality of life if their treatments cannot fully control nonmotor…
Articles by Marisa Wexler, MS
New findings on brain electrodes might improve DBS in Parkinson’s
Implanting electrodes into the brain triggers inflammation by activating a group of immune signaling proteins called the inflammasome — which…
Parkinson’s subtypes may be ID’d by analyzing nerves in the eyeball
Measuring the length and density of nerves in the cornea — the clear outer layer of the eyeball — can…
Smartphones and smartwatches may help track Parkinson’s in trials: Study
Remote assessments using smartphones and smartwatches could be used in clinical trials to track the severity of Parkinson’s disease,…
Mutations marking rare brain disease not seen as Parkinson’s risk factor
Mutations associated with a rare genetic neurological disorder called neurodegeneration with brain iron accumulation (NBIA) do not appear to be…
Some neurological benefits seen for Parkinson’s smokers in study
People with Parkinson’s disease who smoke cigarettes are less likely to die of neurological problems than non-smokers, a new…
AlphaSyn-SAA test accurately detects Parkinson’s, study finds
A test called the alpha-synuclein seed amplification assay, or alphaSyn-SAA, can detect Parkinson’s disease with high accuracy, a new study…
Barcelona training to be fully ‘Parkinson’s Ready’ and welcoming
In preparation for the World Parkinson Congress taking place in Barcelona in July, the World Parkinson Coalition (WPC) is…
Greater apathy, depression at diagnosis tied to cognitive decline
People with Parkinson’s disease facing anxiety, depression, apathy, and other mental health challenges when diagnosed are more likely to…
PPMI, landmark Parkinson’s study, opening to patients, adults in Canada
The Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI), a landmark study from The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF)…