Are golf course owners putting local people at risk of Parkinson’s disease in their quest for the perfect green? Arizona neurologists claim in a medical research journal published this May, that liberal use of pesticides by golf clubs could be leading to Parkinson’s disease amongst the neighbours. The paper, published by JAMA Network, describes how […]

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What are the typical symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease?  Parkinson’s is a degenerative brain disease. It primarily affects one’s ability to control movements. The three most significant motor symptoms are:  Tremor: A constant, rhythmic trembling, often in limbs, lips or jaw that occurs at rest and stops with voluntary movements.  Rigidity: Painful Muscle stiffness that makes […]

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A hallmark of advancing Parkinson’s disease is a distinctive shuffling walk. Dual-task training is an effective but costly physical therapy that helps people with Parkinson’s Disease to improve their gait and keep walking longer. A recent study published in Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair showed that augmented reality (AR) headsets deliver effective virtual dual task training. […]

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A new analysis examined the types of gut microorganisms in Parkinson’s disease patients, to discover if the condition is associated with particular patterns of gut microbes. Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a common, gradually progressing disorder of the part of the brain that mainly controls body movement. Early signs may include weakness or stiffness in the […]

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Researchers report on the results of a randomized clinical trial of Nilotinib for Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s disease is one of the most common neurodegenerative diseases. The disease currently has no cure and symptoms are managed through medication and various forms of therapy. Based on the nature of Parkinson’s disease, researchers have begun to study the […]

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Researchers study possible associations between overproduced alpha-synuclein and the progression of Parkinson’s disease. The state of an individual’s gastrointestinal tract can be indicative of his or her overall health. A variety of health issues can arise with an unhealthy gastrointestinal tract. Very important to the function of the gastrointestinal tract is the enteric nervous system […]

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Researchers in the Netherlands have identified risk factors that are associated with a higher Parkinson’s disease-related mortality in a new study published in the Journal of Parkinson’s Disease. Parkinson’s disease (PD) is one of the most common neurodegenerative diseases characterized by slow movement, muscle weakness, rigidity, and tremors. It is linked to higher overall death […]

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The National Institutes of Health is supporting a group of American researchers with a 3.6 million-dollar grant, which will help to develop a non-invasive diagnostic test for Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a devastating disorder affecting both physical and mental functions. PD progresses slowly but firmly, leading to a full stop of gross motor […]

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