Brain damage patterns differ in patients with, without RBD: Study

Patterns of brain damage in Parkinson’s disease differ based on whether or not individuals have REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD), a new study suggests. Study findings indicate that patterns of brain damage are similar among Parkinson’s patients who develop RBD before or after Parkinson’s motor symptoms. Based on…

Powerful MRI May Help Detect Apathy, Cognitive Problems

Deterioration in a small brain region called the locus coeruleus is associated with worse apathy and cognitive problems among people with Parkinson’s disease, according to a new study. The study, “Locus Coeruleus Integrity from 7 T MRI Relates to Apathy and Cognition in Parkinsonian Disorders,” was published in …