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Parkinson’s patients in Rio find relief through capoeira
A unique programme in Rio de Janeiro is helping people with Parkinson’s disease manage their symptoms through the art of capoeira.
A-ha’s Morten Harket reveals he has Parkinson’s disease
Harket, who sang the classic 1985 track ‘Take On Me’ and the James Bond theme 'The Living Daylights', said that he was managing the symptoms of the disease. “I’m trying the best I can to prevent my entire system from going into decline.”
Blood test could help identify Parkinson's long before symptoms appear
The study is the latest to look for blood biomarkers that could serve as early warning signs of Parkinson’s.
Parkinson’s cases could double by 2050, reaching 25 million worldwide
The uptick is expected to be driven largely by population growth and ageing, with developing countries seeing the greatest increases in cases.
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GLP-1 drug akin to Ozempic showed no benefits for Parkinson’s disease
GLP-1 drugs are being explored as potential treatments for a range of conditions.
Air pollution exposure tied to higher Parkinson's risks, study finds
Air pollution exposure could increase the risk of Parkinson’s disease, as well as certain symptoms.
Insulin resistance linked to risk of over 30 diseases and early death
A recent study found that insulin resistance is associated with an increased risk of 26 conditions, a lower risk of five more, and early death in women.
People with anxiety twice as likely to develop Parkinson’s - study
New research shows that adults who develop anxiety for the first time later in life are more likely to go on to develop the neurodegenerative condition.
Blood test using AI could help predict Parkinson's disease early
A new simple blood test could predict Parkinson's disease before symptoms appear.
Brain cell transplant allows Parkinson’s patient to move freely again
Parkinson’s patient Thomas Matsson was the first in the world to receive 7 million lab-grown brain cells in 2023. Today, he can smell and play sports.
Can this local samba drum class help Parkinson’s disease patients?
Researchers at Cardiff University are hoping to launch a study to discover if there is clinical evidence that drumming classes are improving the lives of Parkinson’s disease patients.
Blood test can detect people at risk of Parkinson’s with 90% accuracy
A new blood test from researchers at Oxford University could identify people at risk for Parkinson’s disease years before symptoms manifest.
Parkinson’s patient walks unassisted thanks to spinal electrodes
The “game-changing technology” could help restore movement in people with advanced forms of the disease according to Parkinson’s researchers.
A new blood test could detect Parkinson’s disease earlier
Researchers have developed a PCR assay to detect higher levels of mitochondrial DNA damage in blood cells.
Eye scans could reveal signs of Parkinson’s disease 7 years earlier
Using eye scan data and machine learning, researchers have confirmed artificial intelligence (AI) can spot subtle signs of Parkinson’s years before a clinical diagnosis.
Smartwatches could help detect Parkinson's up to 7 years earlier
Researchers have shown how smartwatches can provide data that allows AI to detect Parkinson’s disease as much as seven years before symptoms show.