What is Parkinson’s Disease?
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Could This be PD? Less Common Symptoms of PD from the 2023 APDA Virtual Parkinson’s Conference

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Could This be PD? Less Common Symptoms of PD from the 2023 APDA Virtual Parkinson’s Conference

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Robotic Garment Improves Stride in Patient With Parkinson's Disease

Trial on way to increase exercise for Hispanic patients now recruiting

ParkinSex, APDA guide for intimacy, honored by healthcare industry

AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION TO CELEBRATE THE POWER OF A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY DURING PARKINSON’S DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH

APDA’s ParkinSex Triumphs with Three Prestigious Industry Awards; Celebrated for Redefining & Rebuilding Intimacy for People with Parkinson's

Hope in Progress: American Parkinson Disease Association Supports Researchers With $1.975 Million in New Funding

AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION LAUNCHES PROFESSIONAL TRAINING COURSE TO EDUCATE ABOUT ADVANCED PARKINSON’S DISEASE

Could drugs like Ozempic help people with Parkinson’s disease?

Skin Biopsy Update: The latest news re: efficacy and usefulness in Parkinson’s disease diagnosis, now and in the future

A new device dramatically improves freezing of gait in an individual with PD

Spinal Cord Stimulation as Potential Treatment for Gait Issues

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