Gait impairment can be a significant challenge as Parkinson’s disease (PD) advances, with balance problems, frequent falls, and freezing...see more of gait impeding quality of life. Often these challenges do not respond to increased amounts of PD medication or deep brain stimulation (DBS). In recent years, electrical stimulation of the spinal cord has been a research […]

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In 2022, the U.S. House of Representatives introduced the National Plan to End...see more Parkinson’s Act – the first-ever legislation in Congress focusing on curing and preventing Parkinson’s disease (PD) and ensuring quality care for those living with the disease. Unfortunately, the bill did not pass at that time, but […]

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In a recently published...see more study, a team of researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, spearheaded by Drs. Xianjun Dong and Clemens Scherzer, studied an under-explored type of RNA, called circular RNA (circRNA) and its relationship to brain disease. APDA is […]

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Parkinson’s disease (PD) psychosis, which includes hallucinations...see more and delusions, can frequently occur as PD advances. Hallucinations involve seeing, hearing, experiencing or sensing things that are not there. Delusions are false beliefs that are not based in reality, such as thinking that someone is […]

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In a recently published new study, researchers at Johns Hopkins University...see more School of Medicine, led by Dr. Gabsang Lee, developed a new model for testing whether compounds can interfere in the aggregation of alpha-synuclein, thought to be the primary driver of the pathology of Parkinson’s disease (PD). […]

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Exciting Parkinson’s disease (PD) news was announced last week, based on a newly...see more published medical research study. The article reported on the results of using an established test on cerebral spinal fluid to detect abnormal alpha-synuclein as a way of confirming the diagnosis of PD and even diagnosing PD […]

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With more than 3,000 registrants, 25+ speakers, and 20 different sessions, the two-day...see more APDA Virtual Parkinson’s Conference was an important opportunity to bring the PD community together. Designed to educate, empower, and engage attendees, the conference offered an exciting line-up of healthcare experts, personal stories, and energizing activities. Highlights […]

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Are you or a loved one living with PD? Are you curious...see more to know how lifestyle habits can impact your journey with the disease? Below, we share insight into two health-related topics — sleep and probiotics — and how they interact with PD. Sleep & PD: How Are […]

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Parkinson’s Disease (PD) Awareness Month is the perfect time to show your support...see more for the PD community. Let’s come together and raise awareness for this disease as we continue to share hope and strength with everyone living with PD and their loved ones. Read our tips below on how […]

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How Can Social Workers Help? Social Workers serve as advocates, navigators, counselors, advisors, facilitators,...see more and champions, whose objective is to help improve the quality of life of every person they serve. They are highly-trained professionals with a Master of Social Work degree and required to be professionally licensed in the […]

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