Michael J. Fox to Receive Honorary Award for Parkinson's WorkMichael J. Fox, 61, is set to receive an honorary Oscar Award this fall for his contribution to Parkinson’s research. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts selected him for the... By MaryBeth Skylis2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Neuralink and Synchron Race to Change Movement Disorder OutcomesElon Musk’s latest business venture, Neuralink, has the potential to change the way medical professionals manage movement disorders. But Neuralink’s competitor, Synchron, is racing ahead with its first human trial... By MaryBeth Skylis2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
How Elon Musk’s Latest Business Venture Could Impact Parkinson’s DiseaseElon Musk’s latest business venture is turning heads in the medical industry. While Musk is most well-known for his work with Tesla and SpaceX, the entrepreneur and investor is developing... By MaryBeth Skylis2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Making Palliative Care Standard Practice For People with Parkinson’s DiseaseA new program launched by the Parkinson’s Foundation will help to make palliative care a standard practice across all Centers of Excellence in the United States. These are medical centers... By Editorial Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
COVID-19 and Flu: Similarities, Differences, and How to Protect YourselfAs the coronavirus and flu season collide, this upcoming fall and winter will be like none the world has ever seen. Here in the United States, it is important to... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Ways to Get Your Medicine with Mail DelaysAccess to medicine is important. Drug regimens are part of treating many health conditions, and delays in taking drugs can have serious effects on health and well-being. Many people get... By Editorial Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
FDA Approves App to Personalize Parkinson’s Disease Therapy via Mobile DeviceThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the use of Abbott’s Patient Controller app on personal Apple smartphone devices. The app is designed to coordinate therapies that use... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
COVID-19 Updates, July 16: Updates on People at Risk, Testing, Reopening, and a VaccineEven after months of navigating life in the COVID-19 era, keeping up with new information and news can be overwhelming. Below are some of the latest developments surrounding COVID-19 for... By Editorial Team4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
COVID-19 Updates, June 15: Solidarity Hydroxychloroquine Trials and COVID Vaccine DevelopmentMany of us are overwhelmed by the amount of information available on COVID-19. Keeping up with all of the news can be challenging. Here are some of the top developments... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
COVID-19 Updates, May 7: Remdesivir, Antibody Testing, and Reinfection RiskOur world is still changing every day because of COVID-19. Keeping up with all of the news can be challenging. Here are some of the top COVID-19 updates for people... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Take the Fatigue and Health Survey!The 2020 Fatigue and Health survey has now closed. Thank you for your interest! We are excited to share the results with you soon.Exhaustion, tiredness, weariness... fatigue. We know chronic... By Editorial Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
FDA Makes Way For New Experimental Drugs to Fight COVID-19On March 19, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the testing of two drugs, chloroquine (hydroxychloroquine) and remdesivir, to treat people with COVID-19. The drugs have been given... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
COVID-19: Tips to Reduce Your RiskWith all of the news circulating about the novel (new) coronavirus, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed or anxious. This is especially true if you are immune-compromised due to... By Editorial Team4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
COVID-19 Basics for the Immune-CompromisedFor those living with chronic health conditions, current news about the coronavirus (COVID-19) can be anxiety-inducing. We have questions and concerns about how the virus is transmitted, how it can... By Editorial Team5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Interview with Dr. Ray Dorsey: Ending Parkinson's DiseaseDr. Ray Dorsey is the David M. Levy Professor of Neurology and Director of the Center for Health + Technology at the University of Rochester. Through creative use of technology... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
The RightEye Vision System: A Tool to Diagnose Parkinson's Early?On December 3, 2019, the FDA granted a Breakthrough Device Designation for the RightEye Vision System to help with early diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease (PD).1 Depending on how well the... By Editorial Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
The Emma Watch: A Wearable Device to Ease PD TremorsEditor's Note: The Emma Watch was a prototype designed by Microsoft specifically made for someone with PD. Unfortunately, it is uncertain if a commercially available product will be made. Microsoft... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments28 comments
ADHD May Lead to Increased Risk of Parkinson’sWith no known cause, researchers continue to investigate how Parkinson’s disease (PD) develops in different kinds of people. Believed to be caused by a combination of environmental and genetic factors... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Light Therapy: A New Tool for Managing Parkinson'sNear infrared light (NIr), a low level laser or LED (light emitting diode) is a new neuroprotective approach being tested in labs for use in treating Parkinson's disease and numerous... By Editorial Team4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Smartphone Apps Track PD Symptoms & SeverityMore than 200 million Americans now own smartphones, among two billion users worldwide. Some people use them to make and take calls. Other users read email, while many watch videos... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments