Parkinson's Disease
Conference Coverage
Ping-pong may improve motor symptoms in patients with Parkinson’s disease
The rehabilitative intervention can beneficial, especially during the early stages of the disease.
Literature Review
CBT by phone reduces depression in Parkinson’s disease
A randomized controlled trial finds that telephone-based cognitive behavioral therapy is effective and may be a convenient option for patients...
Expert Interview
Peter Lewitt, MD, on surgical options for LID in patients with Parkinson disease
Expert Interview
Michael Martini on therapy options for patients with Parkinson disease and levodopa-induced dyskinesia
Expert Interview
Daniel Claassen, MD, on working with patients experiencing levodopa-induced dyskinesia
Expert Interview
David Charles, MD, and Thomas Davis, MD, on updates on levodopa-induced dyskinesia treatment and research
Conference Coverage
Targeting gut bacteria may improve levodopa uptake
Differences in metabolism of levodopa between patients with Parkinson’s disease may be caused by variations in abundance of the gut bacteria ...
Literature Review
Vision symptoms are common and often life-altering for patients with Parkinson’s disease
Two-thirds of patients reported ophthalmologic problems that were severe enough to interfere with activities such as walking, reading, working on...
Conference Coverage
Expert says progress in gut-brain research requires an open mind
“What happens in [the] vagus doesn’t just stay in vagus, but will actually affect our emotions in different ways,” Dr. Cryan said.
Literature Review
As costs for neurologic drugs rise, adherence to therapy drops
In patients with Parkinson’s disease, dementia, and neuropathy, higher out-of-pocket drug prices were associated with lower adherence for common...
From the Journals
Palliative care improves QoL for patients with Parkinson’s disease and related disorders
Randomized trial results support efforts to integrate palliative care into care for patients with Parkinson’s disease and related disorders.