Connecticut-based Steve Yellen was a weekend athlete before he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease seven years ago. He first noticed a tremor in his left hand. Then he saw a neurologist, who confirmed the diagnosis. Instead of succumbing to apathy, Yellen decided to do everything in his power…
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A specialized prebiotic supplement can restore healthy gut bacteria in people with Parkinson’s disease, and researchers have discovered a way to track this progress through a simple blood test. By measuring tiny particles in the blood that carry signals between the gut and the brain, scientists can now observe…
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One of the toughest things about caregiving wasn’t always the words themselves. It was figuring out how to say them. As my uncle Brandon’s Parkinson’s disease progressed, there were certain conversations we couldn’t avoid. One of the biggest was about his mobility and the need for more support. Specifically,…
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A woman diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson’s disease — later found to be caused by a mutation in the VPS13C gene — initially responded well to medication and deep brain stimulation (DBS), but then experienced rapid worsening of both her motor and nonmotor symptoms, ultimately leaving her unable to live…
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By analyzing data sets from both humans and fruit flies and conducting experiments in living fruit flies, researchers have identified several genes that may be risk factors or useful therapeutic targets in Parkinson’s disease, according to a study. “We were particularly excited to find that manipulation of STAM1/2, INPP4A/B,…
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If you’re a regular reader of this column, you may have noticed I haven’t published anything new in a few weeks. You see, I was sick. I had the flu — the same terrible one that seems to be affecting people all over the country. I always say that having…
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