The Emma Watch: A Wearable Device to Ease PD Tremors
Microsoft researchers have developed technology using vibrating motors that can fool the brain and distract it from the physical sensation …
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Genetics Firm 23andMe Partners in Parkinson’s Research
A privately held firm, initially interested in tracing ancestry, may hold the answer to future treatments for genetic diseases. …
ADHD May Lead to Increased Risk of Parkinson’s
With no known cause, researchers continue to investigate how Parkinson’s disease (PD) develops in different kinds of people. Believed to …
Inbrija: The First and Only Inhaled Levodopa Approved by the FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Inbrija™ (levodopa inhalation powder) for the intermittent treatment of “off” episodes …
Novel Gene Therapy Tested on First Human
Axovant Sciences, a Swiss pharmaceutical company, announced it has initiated treatment for the first human subject in a clinical …
Promising Parkinson’s Drug Moves Forward With Help From Michael J. Fox Foundation
The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) for Parkinson’s research spearheaded the LRRK2 Safety Initiative by bringing together …
How’s Your Relationship with Your Doctor? Take our Survey!
Do you feel heard by your doctor? Do your questions get answered? We want to hear from you! We’re …
Light Therapy: A New Tool for Managing Parkinson’s
Near infrared light (NIr), a low level laser or LED (light emitting diode) is a new neuroprotective approach being tested …
Smartphone Apps Track PD Symptoms & Severity
More than 200 million Americans now own smartphones, among two billion users worldwide. Some people use them to make and …
Take the Clinical Trial Patient Experience Survey!
Have you participated in a clinical trial? We want to hear more about your experience! We are conducting a …
New Look, Same Great Community!
You might notice a few changes in the way things look when you visit our site. Never fear! You still …
New Technology Lets Physicians and Families Feel Your Tremor
Have you ever told a friend, family member or doctor, you don’t understand, you just don’t know how I feel!? …
Laser Shoes to Help With Parkinson’s Gait
Walking problems are a common problem for people with Parkinson’s. For many, as the condition advances, freezing of gait, …
Judas Priest Guitarist, Glenn Tipton, Steps Off Upcoming Tour
Parkinson’s disease (PD) has a new face, a rock and roll legend. Glenn Tipton, guitarist for the British heavy metal …
Pfizer Announces Halt on New Treatment Research for Parkinson’s & Alzheimer’s
Major U.S. Pharmaceutical Company, Pfizer Inc., has recently announced that it is halting research into new treatment options …
Take the Online Health Resource Survey!
Managing a chronic health condition like Parkinson’s disease can be overwhelming at times. How do you find reliable information? Where …
Guest Post: Parkinson Voice Project Announces $650,000 Grant Program
We are excited to share this guest post from our Parkinson’s partner, Parkinson Voice Project. Grant opportunity …
Neil Diamond Announces Parkinson’s Diagnosis and Retirement from Touring
In an official statement released January 22, singer, songwriter, and performer Neil Diamond announced his recent Parkinson’s disease (PD) …
Jesse Jackson Reveals He Has Parkinson’s, Just Like His Father
Civil Rights activist Jesse Jackson announced that he has Parkinson’s disease (PD). The outspoken founder of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition …
Cancer Drug, Nilotinib, May Slow Progression of Parkinson’s
Nilotinib, a cancer drug approved for treating some kinds of leukemia, may hold promise as a possible treatment to …