29th July 2024

Artificial Intelligence Detects Parkinson’s from Breathing Patterns

Parkinson’s disease is the fastest growing neurological disease in the world. However, currently there is no single test or biomarker that can diagnose Parkinson’s or monitor disease progression. Now, a […]
29th July 2024

Are We Facing a Parkinson’s Pandemic?

Historically, Parkinson’s was rare. In 1855, for instance, just 22 people living in the United Kingdom died with Parkinson’s disease. Today, in the United States, the National Institutes of Health […]
29th July 2024
Parkinsons-Research-Gut-Microbiome

Funding for Parkinson’s Disease Treatments Targeting the Gut Microbiome

Researchers based at Australia’s Translational Research Institute (TRI) have received major funding from the United States Department of Defence (DoD) to develop Parkinson’s disease treatments by targeting the gut microbiome. […]
29th July 2024
Parkinsons devastates sleep

Survey Confirms Parkinson’s Devastates Sleep

A new survey by the PD Avengers – a global alliance to end Parkinson’s disease –   confirms that Parkinson’s disease significantly disrupts sleep for patients and caregivers and uncovers key areas […]
29th July 2024
National Parkinson's Alliance

Federal Government awards $800,000 to fund National Parkinson’s Action Plan

The Federal Government has announced $800,000 in funding over two years to develop and implement Australia’s first National Parkinson’s Action Plan. The funding will be used by the National Parkinson’s […]
29th July 2024
Parkinsons NSW InfoLine

Have you called the Parkinson’s InfoLine yet?

The Parkinson’s NSW InfoLine – previously called the HealthLine – is the single point of contact for people living with Parkinson’s, care partners, health professionals, and family members who require […]
29th July 2024
Caffeine and Parkinsons

High Caffeine Consumption Linked to Changes in Dopamine in Parkinson’s Patients

29th July 2024
Neurologist Appointent Prep

Tips on Preparing for a Neurologist Appointment

Most people living with Parkinson’s see their neurologist every three to six months initially, then every six to 12 months. However, if you are experiencing problems with your Parkinson’s or […]
29th July 2024
Parkinsons Patient Implant lab-grown cells

Parkinson’s Patient Moves Freely Again After World-First Implant of Lab-Grown Cells into his Brain

He was the first in the world to receive 7 million lab-grown brain cells in 2023. Today, he can smell and play sports. Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have […]