Is There a Link Between Agent Orange & Parkinson’s?Veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange and develop Parkinson’s disease (PD) may be eligible to receive VA health care and disability...reactions2comments
Hallucinations and Delusions in Parkinson'sHallucinations and delusions are familiar terms but most people aren't sure what they really mean. A hallucination is a false perception: seeing...reactions1comment
Dopamine and Parkinson’s DiseaseIf you or someone you know has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD), you may have heard of dopamine. You may have...reactionscomments
Insomnia Doesn’t Make a Good Bedfellow for People with Parkinson’s DiseaseApril is Parkinson’s Disease (PD) Awareness Month. It’s a great time to think about insomnia as a troubling aspect of this condition...reactions4comments
Digital Health vs. Digital TherapeuticsTechnology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from...reactionscomments
What Is Capgras Syndrome?Capgras syndrome (CS) could have you, as a caregiver or care partner, trying to convince a loved one that you are not...reactions3comments
What Is Punding in Parkinson's Disease?You may have not heard of the term “punding.” The behavior itself is as uncommon as the term. Punding is a compulsive...reactionscomments
What Are Digital Therapeutics?Digital therapeutics (DTx) first entered clinical discussions in the 1990s. The idea was that technology could improve healthcare access. It could help...reactionscomments
Healthcare Obstacles & the LGBTQ+ CommunityEditor’s Note: LGBTQ+ stands for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer. To learn more about gender identity, check...reactions1comment
The Future of Parkinson's in the Palm of Your HandsAfter seeing, caring, and treating strangers, patients, and loved ones with devastating brain illnesses such as Parkinson’s, I felt compelled to help...reactionscomments
First Medication Approved to Treat Dyskinesia in Parkinson's DiseaseThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Gocovri™ (amantadine) as the first treatment for dyskinesia in people with Parkinson’s disease (PD)...reactionscomments
A Surprising Relationship: Parkinson’s Disease & MelanomaMelanoma is a type of skin cancer that develops from melanocytes, and Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive movement disorder that affects...reactionscomments
Does Medical Marijuana Help Improve Parkinson's Symptoms?Medical marijuana, known also as medical cannabis, has had mixed clinical results as a treatment to alleviate symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD)...reactions3comments
Music Therapy: Sing Your Way Through Parkinson’sMusic has always been uplifting, and it turns out it can also be good for your health. People with Parkinson’s disease (PD)...reactions2comments
Treating Sleep Apnea in People With PDObstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is commonly found in patients with PD. It contributes to poor quality of life, including higher rates of...reactions2comments
FDA Approved Diagnostic Tool for Parkinson’s: Fluorodopa F 18Fluorodopa F 18 is a new tool for diagnosing Parkinson’s disease (PD). It helps make clearer pictures of nerve cells during brain...reactionscomments
Early Detection of Parkinson’s Based on Typing SpeedTyping speed, the time it takes you to write a page of text, may turn out to be an early identifier of...reactionscomments
Dealing with Dizziness or Vertigo in Parkinson'sThe Mayo Clinic describes dizziness as a range of sensations, such as feeling faint, woozy, weak or unsteady. When dizziness gives you...reactions2comments
Parkinson's and Crohn's Disease: What's the Connection?New research shows a genetic correlation between Parkinson's disease (PD) and Crohn's, two diseases with no known cause or cure. A possible...reactions2comments
Capgras Syndrome: Tips for CaregiversCapgras syndrome (CS) is a condition that causes delusions that could have you trying to explain to a loved one you are...reactions2comments
