People with Parkinson’s disease who smoke cigarettes are less likely to die of neurological problems than non-smokers, a new study shows — though Parkinson’s smokers were found to have a higher risk of death due to related smoking-related complications such as lung cancer. The findings support the idea that…
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Women with Parkinson’s disease are less likely to be referred for deep brain stimulation (DBS) evaluation than men, a study has found. Moreover, women with essential tremor, a disease that shares symptoms with Parkinson’s and can also be treated with DBS, were more likely to decline surgery, once approved.
The Van Andel Institute has awarded scientist Virginia M.Y. Lee the 2023 Jay Van Andel Award for Outstanding Achievement in Parkinson’s Disease Research. in recognition of her pioneering work in Parkinson’s disease. “It is an absolute honor to present Dr. Lee with the Jay Van Andel Award for…
A test called the alpha-synuclein seed amplification assay, or alphaSyn-SAA, can detect Parkinson’s disease with high accuracy, a new study reveals. The research was conducted as part of the Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI), an international study led by the The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research…
In preparation for the World Parkinson Congress taking place in Barcelona in July, the World Parkinson Coalition (WPC) is making the city more accessible and accommodating for people with Parkinson’s disease. “A significant challenge for people living with PD [Parkinson’s disease] is traveling comfortably and safely. PD is…
People with Parkinson’s disease facing anxiety, depression, apathy, and other mental health challenges when diagnosed are more likely to experience a decline in their cognitive abilities with disease progression, a study reported. “Considering the importance of cognitive dysfunction … it is critical to identify factors that could predict a…
The Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI), a landmark study from The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) that aims to better understand how Parkinson’s disease develops and progresses, is expanding to people in Canada. Sites in Canada that include the Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital (The Neuro), Toronto…
To celebrate Parkinson’s Awareness Month, Bent Water Brewing Company is releasing a beer, called Common Hope, with the aim of building awareness about Parkinson’s disease and raising money to support new treatments. Marking the second year of this initiative, created in collaboration with The Michael J. Fox…
Black, Hispanic, and Asian people with Parkinson’s disease report lower health-related quality of life (HRQoL) than their white counterparts, a recent study showed. Differences in cognitive performance were found to partly underlie these disparities. The study, “Racial and Ethnic Differences in Health-Related Quality of Life for Individuals with…
A higher neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio and low lymphocyte counts in the bloodstream, thought to reflect greater systemic inflammation, were associated with fewer dopamine-producing nerve cells in the brains of Parkinson’s disease patients, a study showed. These immune alterations were also generally linked to worse motor function across both groups. The…
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