High Blood Pressure Linked to Parkinson’s in Han Chinese
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, almost doubles the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease in people of Han Chinese descent…
Articles by Steve Bryson, PhD
‘Different’ Lipid Profile Seen in Patients With GBA Mutations
Blood levels of various fat molecules — known as the lipid profile — in people with familial Parkinson’s disease…
Digital Technology Changing Parkinson’s Research, Clinical Care
Digital health technology, which spans phone apps to telemedicine, is advancing Parkinson’s disease research and clinical care, according to…
Virtual Reality Video Games May Be Helpful Exercise Tool
Virtual reality video gaming was helpful and useable as an exercise tool, and demonstrated positive patient satisfaction with no adverse…
Rodent Study Reveals Anti-inflammatory Effects of Mirapex
Mirapex (pramipexole), an approved medication to treat motor symptoms in Parkinson’s disease, reduced levels of immune proteins in…
Patients’ Pain Spikes During Levodopa ‘Off’ Periods, Study Finds
People with Parkinson’s disease experienced significantly more pain during periods without levodopa therapy, a small study concluded. This finding…
Top Patient Complaint About DBS Device: Ineffective Stimulation
Ineffective stimulation was the primary complaint among people with Parkinson’s disease who use a pacemaker-like device for deep…
Protein From Stem Cells Triggers Nerve Cell Repair in Mouse Model
A protein secreted by stem cells, known as pentraxin 3 (PTX3), promoted the repair of nerve cells damaged as a…
More Parkinsonism Features Found in Older Autistic Adults
Middle-aged and older autistic adults with no intellectual disabilities reported more prevalent Parkinson’s disease-like features — referred to as…
Guidelines and Research Lacking for LGBTQ Patients, Study Finds
People who are gay, bisexual, or transgender with Parkinson’s disease or other movement disorders can be reluctant to disclose their…