Speech Problems in Patients May Indicate Freezing of Gait Risk
Speech impairments appear to associate with freezing of gait symptoms — a sudden inability to walk — in people with…
Articles by Steve Bryson, PhD
Serotonin Levels Linked to Iron Buildup in Dopamine Brain Region
Low levels of the hormone serotonin in the bloodstream of people with Parkinson’s disease were associated with a buildup…
Some Parkinson’s Medicines May Hurt Levodopa Effectiveness
The use of several Parkinson’s disease medications was significantly associated with the increased abundance of a bacterial enzyme that…
No Link Found Between Drinking Well Water, Parkinson’s Risk
No significant correlation was found between the consumption of well water and the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, according…
Lifestyle Factors, Medical Problems May Impact Early-stage Cognition
Lifestyle factors and co-existing medical conditions influence cognition in people in the early stages of Parkinson’s disease, with physical…
Parkinson’s Patients Needing ICU Care More Fragile Than Others: Study
Longer hospital stays and poorer overall health were evident among Parkinson’s patients admitted to intensive care units (ICUs) in Brazil, but…
Head Tremors Linked to Parkinson’s Severity in Small Study
Greater head motions due to Parkinson’s-related tremors were found to be associated with worse disease severity, a small study…
Long-acting LY03009 to Begin Clinical Trials in China
Clinical trials will begin soon in China to evaluate Luye Pharma’s LY03009, a…
Wearable Sensors in Fabric May Help Monitor Disease Progression
Scientists have created wearable, flexible sensors — which can be integrated into fabrics, and detect touch pressure as well as…
Web-Based Speech Tool May Help ID Parkinson’s in Real World
A new tool that analyzes speech using real-world, web-based recordings — participants are recorded via a webcam and a microphone…