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

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