30th April 2025

Stem-Cell Therapy for Parkinson’s Shows ‘Strong Promise’ in Relieving Symptoms 

Researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) have announced that they have developed a new therapy that uses stem cells to treat advanced Parkinson’s.  In the phase 1 trial, […]
30th April 2025

New Biomarker Enables Early, Accurate Diagnosis of Parkinson’s

Researchers have identified a biomarker in spinal fluid that can detect Parkinson’s disease in its early stages with over 90% accuracy. Using a patented immuno-infrared sensor (iRS) technology, they measured […]
28th April 2025
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Life Would be a Lot Tougher Without Parkinson’s NSW

28th April 2025
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Excessive Daytime Sleepiness

Some Parkinson’s medications can cause excessive daytime sleepiness or sudden onset of sleep.   What causes excessive daytime sleepiness?  Excessive daytime sleepiness is a non-motor symptom of Parkinson’s, but researchers aren’t […]
28th April 2025
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Useful Resources on Driving Safely as we Age

The Driving Ageing and Health Research Team (DART) has launched a very informative and useful website called Ageing Well on the Road.  DART is led by Professor Kaarin Anstey, Director […]
23rd April 2025
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Why Exercise is so Important for People Living with Parkinson’s 

23rd April 2025
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Support Group Leaders Conference & Community Symposium launched Parkinson’s Awareness Month 

23rd April 2025
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New Treatment can Adjust to Parkinson’s Symptoms in Real Time 

People living with Parkinson’s disease now have a new treatment option, thanks to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of groundbreaking new technology.  The therapy, known as adaptive […]
22nd April 2025
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Nurses in Action – Parkinson’s Specialist Nurse Jody Lloyd 

John Carson has been living with Parkinson’s disease for 23 years. He had Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery in 2017.  “The change was immediate,” said John’s wife Glenda. “John’s tremor […]