Report Showcases Benefits of Creativity Induced by Levodopa
A new report describes two Indian men with Parkinson’s disease who experienced “creative awakenings” after they started being treated with…
Articles by Marisa Wexler, MS
Study Highlights Disparities in Patient and Physician Perceptions Of Parkinson’s
A new study highlights some of the differences in perspective on disease management between people living with Parkinson’s disease and…
Blink Rate May Help Predict Blood Levodopa Levels in Parkinson’s Patients, Study Suggests
Measuring how often a person spontaneously blinks could help predict motor changes in people with Parkinson’s disease being treated with…
Ballet Not Seen to Greatly Improve Gait or Balance in Small Study in Parkinson’s Patients
Ballet practice may not improve balance and gait in people with Parkinson’s disease — at least not over the long…
Mindfulness Yoga May Reduce Anxiety, Depression in Parkinson’s Patients, Study Suggests
Yoga focused on mindfulness — a mental exercise focused on accepting oneself in the present — could lower anxiety and…
Study Establishes Complex Relationship Between Statin Use and Parkinson’s Risk
A new study suggests a relationship between the use of statins (medications  used to lower cholesterol) and the risk of…
Better Social Support Linked to More Positive Living Experience, Study Shows
Social support, followed by satisfaction with life and economic status, are the three factors that most significantly influence how people…
Microbleeding in the Brain Associated with Postural Instability, Gait Disturbance Subtype Of Parkinson’s, Study Shows
A Parkinson’s disease subtype characterized by postural instability and gait disturbance, usually referred to as PIGD, is associated with small amounts of…
Initial Results Of PROGRESS Trial Show Promise For Abbott’s Infinity DBS System
Abbott has announced promising preliminary results from the PROGRESS trial (NCT02989610) evaluating its Infinity Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) System for…
Migraines, OCD, and Seasonal Allergies May be Risk Factors for Parkinson’s, Large Study Suggests
Migraines, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and seasonal allergies seem to be associated with Parkinson’s disease and are likely to occur many years…