18th June 2025
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Scientists Achieve 95 Percent Accuracy Detecting Parkinson’s with Breakthrough Test

Scientists have announced a breakthrough in Parkinson’s disease detection using a  new immuno-infrared sensor (iRS) test  that analyses cerebrospinal fluid for protein misfolding, offering hope for earlier diagnosis of this progressive […]
18th June 2025
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Potential Parkinson’s Treatment Shows Promising Results

A small new trial published in the journal Nature Medicine describes what would be two firsts for Parkinson’s disease – a diagnostic test and a potential immune-based treatment that works similarly to a vaccine.   […]
18th June 2025
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New PET Scan Imaging Camera Aims to Accelerate Parkinson’s Research

Neuroimaging company Xingimaging has announced the launch of the NX PET Camera, a new tool for positron emission tomography (PET) imaging that aims to accelerate research into Parkinson’s disease.  The novel tool, for […]
18th June 2025
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Low Blood Pressure on Standing a Likely Body-First Parkinson’s Marker

In body-first subtype, disease may start in the digestive tract and then spread  People with Parkinson’s disease who have orthostatic hypotension – that’s where the blood pressure drops suddenly upon standing up […]
18th June 2025
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How to Take the Stress out of Gardening with Parkinson’s

Gardening can be a form of therapeutic exercise. Tasks such as digging, weeding, and planting can improve or maintain your:   Flexibility  Strength   Coordination  Dexterity   Balance   Heart health   Being in the […]
13th June 2025
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Take 5 June

Take 5 June A monthly review of the top five issues raised in calls to the Parkinson’s NSW InfoLine team (call 1800 644 189).     The NDIS and Our NDIS […]
13th June 2025

The Parkinson’s Marathon Walk Sunday 27 July 2025

13th June 2025

Non-invasive Focused Ultrasound Helps Alleviate Parkinson’s Symptoms

A clinical trial shows that an ultrasound treatment can help with involuntary and impaired movement for people with Parkinson’s.  People with Parkinson’s disease experienced significant improvement in tremors, mobility, and […]
13th June 2025

Hearing Loss May be Early Warning Sign for Parkinson’s Disease

Greater risk of disease found with every 10 decibels of hearing impairment. Hearing loss may be a risk factor for developing Parkinson’s disease, or may be an early warning sign of […]