Parkinson
A-ha's Morten Harket announces Parkinson's diagnosis and successful surgeries
"Many of his physical symptoms practically disappeared" after deep brain stimulation surgery.
‘Take On Me’ singer Morten Harket diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease
High consumption of ultra-processed foods linked to early signs of Parkinson's disease
Soroka-University Medical Center saves bones and lives with new special department
How gut health and lifestyle habits could prevent Parkinson’s disease – opinion
New research shows plant-based diets and exercise may reduce Parkinson’s risk.
Tel Aviv researchers develop wearable sensor capable of neurological disorder detection
Imagine detecting early signs of neurological disorders just by tracking your steps. Researchers at Tel Aviv University have created a groundbreaking wearable sensor that does exactly that.
Kinky Friedman, singer and novelist who fronted The Texas Jewboys, dies at 79
Kinky Friedman, the cigar-chomping, mustachioed Texan country singer for the Texas Jewboys, died Thursday from complications of Parkinson’s disease at the age of 79.
Can coffee decrease dopamine levels in those diagnosed with Parkinson's disease? - study
Finish researchers found that patients who drank a lot of coffee had an 8.3% to 15.4% greater decrease in dopamine transporter binding compared to those with a low caffeine consumption.
NY study identifies genetic link between inflammatory bowel disease and Parkinson’s disease
Genetic links between inflammatory bowel disease and Parkinson’s disease suggest joint therapeutic strategies. Researchers identify shared mutations, paving the way for innovative treatments.
Israel introduces home testing for Parkinson's monitoring
The new home-based test enables Parkinson's patients to monitor their motor condition and disease symptoms, refining existing medical treatment and alleviating symptom burden.
Belgian breakthrough: Stool transplant shows promise for improving symptoms of Parkinson's disease
Stool transplant shows promise for improving symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.
U of Haifa finds 'groundbreaking discovery' in Parkinson's research
A new study undertaken at the University of Haifa has, for the first time, found a connection between PD and the ECM in the brain.
Comedian Richard Lewis, dark prince of Jewish neurosis, dies at 76
Lewis had been in ill health for a number of years and last April announced that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease two years earlier.
Parkinson's, heart attacks, and strokes: The high stakes of misdiagnosis
Between 5-10% of medical diagnoses worldwide are incorrect, with severe consequences.
Your DNA can help spot Parkinson's disease earlier than ever
A new study has found that DNA damage, like that caused by Parkinson’s disease, can be spotted in the blood of rodents and the tissue of Parkinson’s patients.
