Fecal transplant — a procedure in which stool from healthy donors is transferred into a patient’s gut to restore a more normal bacterial balance — safely eased motor symptoms and constipation in adults with early, untreated Parkinson’s disease, according to a study. These patients also reported improvements in quality…
The Parkinson’s Foundation‘s largest annual fundraiser — Moving Day, A Walk for Parkinson’s — is marking its 15th anniversary, and the U.S.-based nonprofit has announced dates for a series of walks across the nation that aim to generate funding that will advance research and support care for people with…
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One of the initial things I didn’t understand when I became a Parkinson’s caregiver was that not everyone is ready to share their diagnosis right away. From the outside, it can feel like something that should just be said so that people understand what’s going on. But for my…
April will be an activity-filled month for people living with Parkinson’s disease — and for doctors, researchers, and advocates — as the world recognizes Parkinson’s Awareness Month and World Parkinson’s Day on April 11. “For most people and their families, a Parkinson’s diagnosis is difficult…
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Some exciting changes have happened in terms of Parkinson’s medications since my husband, Arman, was diagnosed with the disease in 2009. At that time, options for long-acting or extended-release levodopa and carbidopa were limited. Over the past decade, however, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved several extended-release…
Scientists in Denmark are embarking on a three-year project aiming to develop a Parkinson’s disease treatment that blocks the spread of toxic alpha-synuclein protein in the brain. “This breakthrough project positions Denmark at the forefront of Parkinson’s disease research, with a…
Becoming educated and informed about Parkinson’s is a good first step. Here you’ll find general information about the disease, including diagnosis, symptoms, and causes.
It helps to know others have been where you are now. Here’s a collection of our columnists’ words of wisdom to help you along on your Parkinson’s journey.
There is no cure for Parkinson’s yet, but there are treatments that can help manage the disease. Learn more about current therapeutic approaches here.
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