Parkinson’s Before Diagnosis: Early Warning Signs

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Smart Patients Blog Series 1 of 5: Dr. Gilbert Discusses Early Symptoms of Parkinson’s Some early symptoms of Parkinson’s...see more disease (PD) can begin many years before the classic motor symptoms (slowness, stiffness, tremor) ever appear. Symptoms such as sleep disturbances, loss of smell, constipation, and mood changes can emerge years before a formal PD diagnosis. […]

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Progress is Underway: Recap of the First Advisory Council Meeting

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Progress is underway! The inaugural Advisory Council on Parkinson’s Research,...see more Care, and Services (ACPRCS) meeting took place on June 29, 2026 — an important step forward in the national effort to prevent, diagnose, treat, and ultimately cure Parkinson’s disease and related disorders.   During this first meeting, Parkinson’s disease Congressional champions, […]

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The Impacts of APDA Investments in PD Research

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A Closer Look at APDA’s Unique Research Funding Presented at the World Parkinson Congress in 2026 The World Parkinson...see more Congress (WPC) is an international conference that takes place every three years and brings together researchers, clinicians, people with Parkinson’s disease (PD), care partners, and PD advocates to share information on the science of PD as […]

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Federal Paraquat Ban Legislation Introduced

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Today, Representatives Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) and Chellie Pingree (D-ME) introduced the Paraquat Prevention...see more Act, federal legislation aimed at banning the use of paraquat, a widely used pesticide linked in studies to an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease. The legislation represents an urgent step to protect farm workers, rural communities, […]

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Make your voice heard: Deadline June 22!

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Act fast to submit a public comment prior to the inaugural meeting for the newly established Advisory Council on...see more Parkinson’s Research, Care, and Services! The meeting will be held on June 29 (and you can attend virtually), but the last day to submit a public comment is June 22. Your voice matters, so please consider […]

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Parkinson’s Perspectives: Staying Active with Parkinson’s

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We spoke with three inspiring people who are committed to staying active despite the challenges PD presents. Below, each...see more interviewee shares the activities they love most and how they continue to do them – through perseverance, emotional support, or necessary adjustments – even on the hard days. [...]

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Glaucoma and Parkinson’s Disease

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Glaucoma is a very common eye condition that affects people as they age. Today, we will delve into this...see more condition and its association with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and PD medications. What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is an eye condition that damages the optic nerve. Aqueous humor is the fluid located within the eye. Your eye is […]

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