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Parkinson Disease

News
04/07/2022
Brionna Mendoza
Older adults taking statins had a 16% lower risk of developing parkinsonism compared with those not taking the drug, reports a new study published in Neurology.
Older adults taking statins had a 16% lower risk of developing parkinsonism compared with those not taking the drug, reports a new study published in Neurology.
Older adults taking statins had...
04/07/2022
Neurology
5 Questions on α-Synuclein Reactive T Cells and Preclinical Parkinson Disease
Published in Partnership
06/22/2020
New findings suggest that α-synuclein reactive T cells may be present years before the diagnosis of motor Parkinson disease. Neurology Consultant discussed these findings further with study author David Sulzer, PhD, from Columbia University...
New findings suggest that α-synuclein reactive T cells may be present years before the diagnosis of motor Parkinson disease. Neurology Consultant discussed these findings further with study author David Sulzer, PhD, from Columbia University...
New findings suggest that...
06/22/2020
Neurology
News
06/16/2020
In an analysis of nearly 3000 elderly men without Parkinson disease (PD) at baseline, researchers aimed to determine whether circadian abnormalities were associated with an increased risk of PD over time.
In an analysis of nearly 3000 elderly men without Parkinson disease (PD) at baseline, researchers aimed to determine whether circadian abnormalities were associated with an increased risk of PD over time.
In an analysis of nearly 3000...
06/16/2020
Neurology
Poll
09/20/2019
Do you think patients with Parkinson disease should be treated starting in the premotor phase? Let us know by taking our poll.
Do you think patients with Parkinson disease should be treated starting in the premotor phase? Let us know by taking our poll.
Do you think patients with...
09/20/2019
Neurology
Videos
08/21/2019
Allison Willis, MD, discusses efforts to address the "female paradox of Parkinson disease."
Allison Willis, MD, discusses efforts to address the "female paradox of Parkinson disease."
Allison Willis, MD, discusses...
08/21/2019
Neurology
Practical Research
06/19/2019
Barbara Zarowitz, PharmD, BCPS, BCGP, FCCP, FASCP
Terrence O’Shea, PharmD, BCGP
Andrew Shim, PharmD, JD, MAM
Doral Fredericks, PharmD, MBA
James C Norton, PhD
This retrospective database analysis evaluated the demographic, functional, and clinical characteristics of nursing facility residents (NFR) with Parkinson disease (PD) compared with those with PD psychosis.
This retrospective database analysis evaluated the demographic, functional, and clinical characteristics of nursing facility residents (NFR) with Parkinson disease (PD) compared with those with PD psychosis.
This retrospective database...
06/19/2019
Annals of Long-Term Care
Conference Coverage
05/21/2019
Authors of a new study presented at Digestive Disease Week analyzed the association between appendectomy and the development of Parkinson disease using electronic health records data of more than 60 million individuals.
Authors of a new study presented at Digestive Disease Week analyzed the association between appendectomy and the development of Parkinson disease using electronic health records data of more than 60 million individuals.
Authors of a new study presented...
05/21/2019
Gastroenterology
Quiz
04/29/2019
April is Parkinson Disease Awareness Month. To better understand this movement disorder, take our quiz based on facts from the National Institutes of Health.
April is Parkinson Disease Awareness Month. To better understand this movement disorder, take our quiz based on facts from the National Institutes of Health.
April is Parkinson Disease...
04/29/2019
Neurology
Videos
04/09/2019
Michael Banks, MD, discusses recent research on the association of anxiety and depression with freezing of gait in patients with Parkinson disease.
Michael Banks, MD, discusses recent research on the association of anxiety and depression with freezing of gait in patients with Parkinson disease.
Michael Banks, MD, discusses...
04/09/2019
Neurology
Q&As
11/19/2018
Researcher Matthew Sacheli from the University of British Columbia, answers our questions about the effect of exercise on the release of dopamine in patients with Parkinson disease.
Researcher Matthew Sacheli from the University of British Columbia, answers our questions about the effect of exercise on the release of dopamine in patients with Parkinson disease.
Researcher Matthew Sacheli from...
11/19/2018
Neurology