Y es, Parkinson's is a disease that effects nerve cells in the brain, leading to tremors, stiffness, speech changes and more, according to Mayo Clinic. However, there is growing e

Consultant neurosurgeon Akbar Hussain' s passion for the technology has helped Newcastle to be at the forefront of its roll-out. He said: “Each individual's experience of Parkinson's disease is different and unique to them. Symptoms and needs change over time, as the disease progresses, but they can also change within the course of a day.

A novel wireless photothermal DBS nanosystem uses nanoparticles to target and restore damaged neurons in Parkinson’s disease, offering a non-invasive, precise, and safe alternative to traditional DBS.

A Kentucky lawmaker is working to pass a bill that would open up more research on Parkinson’s disease. “Parkinson’s is…it’s a scary diagnosis,” Jane Rice Williams told FOX 56 News. Williams was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2016.

Parkinson's symptoms mainly result from the death or impairment of dopamine-producing neurons in the brain's substantia nigra, a region involved in fine motor control. This is thought to be caused by Lewy bodies, which are abnormal clumps of protein mostly consisting of misfolded alpha-synuclein that travel between neurons.

Researchers in China discovered that an injection of nanoparticles into the brain could reverse the symptoms of Parkinson's Disease.

Yulan Xiong, associate professor of neuroscience at UConn Health, and her team have discovered one more piece of the puzzle of the genetic causes of Parkinson's Disease, paving the way for new treatment options.

Laredo Parkinson’s Support Group will host UT Health San Antonio’s Dr. Eleni Vaou speaking on sleep and Parkinson’s at its Jan. 29 meeting.

Learn how caffeine affects Parkinson's disease prevention and treatment. New research uncovers both protective benefits and treatment limitations.

Lancaster University research found that hearing loss may increase the risk of Parkinson’s disease by 57% for every 10-decibel decline in hearing, though a direct causal link remains unclear. This finding suggests that managing hearing impairment could benefit Parkinson’s diagnosis and care.

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(HealthDay News) — Hearing impairment is a risk factor for incident Parkinson’s disease (PD), according to a study published online in the February issue of Parkinsonism and Related Disorders.