Detecting Early Parkinson’s with a Wearable Movement-Tracking Device

Nov 20, 2023

A new study in Nature Medicine used digital movement sensors, the kind of technology found in smart devices, to detect Parkinson’s disease (PD) years before a clinical diagnosis.

Diagnosis & Early PD Research

Science News

How Common is Cognitive Decline in Parkinson's?

A new study finds that cognitive impairment is a frequent and rapidly progressing symptom of Parkinson’s disease.

Dec 04, 2015

Advanced PD Mental Wellness Non-Movement Symptoms

Advancing Research

What's Hot in PD? Short and Long-Term Problems with Anticholinergic Drugs used for Sleep, Bladder, and Tremor Symptoms in Parkinson’s Disease Patients

People with Parkinson's disease frequently struggle to find drugs that can help with bothersome symptoms such as sleep dysfunction, bladder urgency, drooling and tremor. We address the short and long-term potential side effects of using anticholinergic medications in Parkinson’s.

Jun 01, 2015

Non-Movement Symptoms Treatments & Medications

Advancing Research

What's Hot in PD? Tips for Parkinson’s Disease Patients Switching from Sinemet or Madopar to Rytary (IPX066)

For some people with Parkinson's, current carbidopa/levodopa medication preparations fail to adequately address disease-related symptoms. In this article we update you on the medication Rytary.

Feb 01, 2015

Diagnosis & Early PD Treatments & Medications

Caregiver Corner

Caregiver Corner: Lewy What? Explaining Lewy Body Dementia

Dementia with Lewy bodies is a common progressive brain disease that affects thinking, movement, behavior and sleep. Approximately 1.3 million Americans have Lewy body dementia, but may not be correctly diagnosed. Learn more about this disease.

Jan 09, 2015

Advanced PD Mental Wellness Non-Movement Symptoms

Advancing Research

What's Hot in PD? An Update on DAT Scanning for Parkinson's Disease Diagnosis

In 2011, the FDA approved a diagnostic test for Parkinson’s disease. The DaTscan, when it was approved, was considered an important addition to the armamentarium of the bedside clinician. We explore this test and its impact.

Apr 01, 2014

Diagnosis & Early PD Research Treatments & Medications

Advancing Research

What's Hot in PD? When should you start medication therapy for Parkinson’s disease?

When should I start medications for my Parkinson’s disease? In this artilce we focus on this simple, but critically important question.

Jan 02, 2013

Diagnosis & Early PD Research Treatments & Medications

Tips for Daily Living

Vascular Parkinsonism

Recently, former President George H.W. Bush revealed in an interview with PARADE Magazine that he has vascular parkinsonism. While not the same as Parkinson’s disease, vascular parkinsonism mimics many features of PD.

Aug 01, 2012

Diagnosis & Early PD Treatments & Medications

Advancing Research

What's Hot in PD? Measuring Quality and Assessing Depression in Parkinson’s Disease

Depression is a common symptom of Parkinson's disease. We discuss how your care team can work with you to measure and assess depression when it comes to Parkinson’s.

Apr 02, 2012

Mental Wellness Non-Movement Symptoms Treatments & Medications

Advancing Research

What's Hot in PD? If you are Dizzy or Passing Out, it could be Your Parkinson’s Disease or Parkinson’s Medications

I have seen many Parkinson’s disease patients visit the emergency room or clinic because of dizziness and/or passing out. Many times, the cause can be orthostatic hypotension, which can be a manifestation of Parkinson’s and made worse by PD medications.

Jul 01, 2011

Movement-Related Symptoms Treatments & Medications

Advancing Research

What's Hot in PD? Should I get a DaTscan or PET scan to confirm my diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease?

A frequently asked question about Parkinson's disease is whether or not to pursue a DaT or PET scan to confirm a Parkinson's diagnosis. We explore this topic and review the recent FDA approval of the test.

Feb 01, 2011

Diagnosis & Early PD Research Treatments & Medications