Advancing Research

Newest Parkinson’s Foundation Research Center Explores Dopamine Nerve Diversity in Parkinson’s

Zhenyu Yue and his research team are investigating the diversity of dopamine nerve cells in the brain and their vulnerability in Parkinson’s disease. Better understanding how different groups of dopamine neurons work, could get us closer to designing more effective therapeutic strategies.

Jan 31, 2023

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Global Genetics Study Reaches 50% Enrollment Milestone of 7,500 Participants

We are on the path to solving the puzzle of genetics and Parkinson’s by reaching a significant study milestone of providing genetic testing and counseling to 7,500 participants.

Jan 24, 2023

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Science News

Artificial Intelligence Study Detects Parkinson’s from Breathing Patterns

Currently, there is no single test or biomarker that can diagnose Parkinson's disease (PD) or monitor disease progression. However, a new study utilizing artificial intelligence may change the way we track PD.

Jan 17, 2023

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Meet Two Parkinson’s Researchers Studying Key Protein in PD

Two of our current researchers are investigating what happens when a protein integral to the development of Parkinson’s disease begins to accumulate in the brain.

Jan 13, 2023

Research

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Las mujeres y el Parkinson

Con información y conciencia de los problemas clave que enfrentan las mujeres con Parkinson, nuestra esperanza es ayudarle a sentirse empoderada para abogar por el cuidado y la calidad de vida que merece.

Jan 13, 2023

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Advancing Research

Neuro Talk: Why Are More People Getting Diagnosed with Parkinson’s?

In our latest Neuro Talk, Parkinson's Foundation Chief Scientific Officer James Beck, PhD, shares results from a groundbreaking study on Parkinson’s disease incidence and what these results mean for the PD community.

Jan 10, 2023

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5 Tips for Navigating Parkinson’s-Related Life Changes

Coming to terms with a Parkinson’s diagnosis is often the first of many changes a person living with the disease will navigate.

Jan 05, 2023

Mental Wellness

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Number of People Diagnosed with Parkinson’s Increases to Nearly 90,000 Each Year

A new study estimates that nearly 90,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease each year. This represents a steep 50% increase from the previous estimate of 60,000 diagnosed per year.

Dec 15, 2022

Diagnosis & Early PD

Science News

El sueño y el Parkinson: calidad de vida no motora

El sueño reparador es vital para una óptima salud física, mental y emocional. Los trastornos del sueño son uno de los síntomas no motores más incapacitantes de la enfermedad de Parkinson (EP) y afectan a más de un 75 por ciento de las personas con la EP.

Dec 15, 2022

Parkinson's Today Blog

5 Tips for Navigating Parkinson’s-Related Life Changes

Newest Parkinson’s Foundation Research Center Explores Dopamine Nerve Diversity in Parkinson’s

Global Genetics Study Reaches 50% Enrollment Milestone of 7,500 Participants

Artificial Intelligence Study Detects Parkinson’s from Breathing Patterns

Meet Two Parkinson’s Researchers Studying Key Protein in PD

Las mujeres y el Parkinson

Neuro Talk: Why Are More People Getting Diagnosed with Parkinson’s?

5 Tips for Navigating Parkinson’s-Related Life Changes

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Number of People Diagnosed with Parkinson’s Increases to Nearly 90,000 Each Year

El sueño y el Parkinson: calidad de vida no motora