7th May 2025
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Turning when walking with Parkinson’s

If you have Parkinson’s, you may have problems making movements that include an element of twisting your body, such as turning when walking.   Stiffness and slowness of movement are common symptoms in Parkinson’s. […]
5th May 2025

Mid North Coast Movement Disorders Neurology Service Improving patients’ Quality of Life

It has been two years since the Mid North Coast Local Health District Movement Disorders Neurology Service was established and patients are praising the benefits of the highly specialised care […]
5th May 2025
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Managing Apathy if Your Loved One has Parkinson’s

Apathy is a loss of motivation for doing things. It can appear in different ways, such as not being interested in activities someone used to enjoy, difficulties planning tasks, or […]
5th May 2025
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How to Adapt Your Hobbies to Parkinson’s

Art, craft and music Keep small items in trays or baskets so they’re less likely to be knocked onto the floor. Or use non-slip mats to keep things in place […]
5th May 2025
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Study Adds to Evidence That Parkinson’s Starts in the Gut

The conspicuous symptoms of Parkinson’s disease – uncontrollable tremors, slowed down motions, and the feeling that one’s feet are stuck to the ground – all stem from the loss of […]
5th May 2025
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Combined DBS Approach Found Safe, Feasible in Parkinson’s

Data suggest more DBS-Plus study warranted, researchers say.  Inserting a piece of nerve tissue from a patient’s ankle into the brain during deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery appears a safe […]
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