A new study highlights some of the differences in perspective on disease management between people living with Parkinson’s disease and…
Marisa Horak, MS
Marisa holds a Master of Science in cellular and molecular pathology from the University of Pittsburgh, where she studied novel genetic drivers of ovarian cancer. Her areas of expertise include cancer biology, immunology, and genetics, and she has worked as a science writing and communications intern for the Genetics Society of America.
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Articles by Marisa Horak, MS
Measuring how often a person spontaneously blinks could help predict motor changes in people with Parkinson’s disease being treated with…
Ballet practice may not improve balance and gait in people with Parkinson’s disease — at least not over the long…
Yoga focused on mindfulness — a mental exercise focused on accepting oneself in the present — could lower anxiety and…
A new study suggests a relationship between the use of statins (medications  used to lower cholesterol) and the risk of…
Social support, followed by satisfaction with life and economic status, are the three factors that most significantly influence how people…
A Parkinson’s disease subtype characterized by postural instability and gait disturbance, usually referred to as PIGD, is associated with small amounts of…
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…
Two new studies in mice suggest that caffeine might have protective effects in the brains of Parkinson’s disease patients. The…