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Parkinson’s Disease Surgery Restores Daily Independence
31 May 2026 American Medical Journal Neurology PARKINSON’S disease patients described restored autonomy after STN-DBS, while still fearing symptom recurrence in daily life after surgery. Subthalamic nucleus deep brain stimulation may improve daily function for people…
Why are my hands shaking? Causes, is it normal, and remedies
Medically reviewed by Susan W. Lee, DO — Written by Amanda Barrell — Updated on May 14, 2026 Key takeaways Tremors are involuntary muscle contractions that cause body parts to tremble. Hand tremors are common and are often due to stress or tiredness. Hand tremors may…
Muscle mass alone does not explain fitness drops in Parkinson’s
Researchers say results suggest ‘complex interaction’ of factors Written by Marisa Horak, MS | July 20, 2026 Parkinson’s disease patients are less physically fit than healthy adults, even with regular exercise. The fitness differences are not explained by variations…
Exciting new treatment being developed for Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s
April 30, 2026 By Tristan HorromU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs – Office of Research and Development – VA Research Communications VA researchers have discovered a way to flush unwanted proteins and waste products from the brain by using inhaled puffs of specific…
New yoga program for early Parkinson’s limbers up for clinical trial
24-week daily routine is designed to improve mobility, digestion, mental health Written by Marisa Horak, MS | July 15, 2026 A new yoga program for early Parkinson’s disease is heading to a clinical trial. The 24-week routine is designed to improve mobility, balance,…
When symptoms make communication challenging, these tips can help
Here are some ways to maintain, improve, and enhance communication Written by Jamie Askari | July 14, 2026 When most people hear the words “Parkinson’s disease,” typically the first thing that comes to mind is tremors. Before my husband was diagnosed, I had the…
Being reminded that my uncle was still in the room was an important lesson
Maybe one meaningful thing we can do is let our loved ones speak for themselves Written by Crystal Onyema | June 24, 2026 As my late Uncle Brandon’s Parkinson’s disease progressed, my family became increasingly involved in helping him navigate appointments,…
‘Thaw-and-inject’ cells given to new groups in Parkinson’s trial
Updated sasineprocel formulation makes it easier to manufacture, deliver Written by Andrea Lobo | July 2, 2026 Sasineprocel, a cell therapy for Parkinson’s, uses patient’s reprogrammed skin cells to replace lost dopamine neurons. A new “thaw-and-inject” formulation is…
Women with Parkinson’s More Prone to Alzheimer’s Pathology: EAN 2026
28 Jun 2026 Katrina Thornber American Medical Journal WOMEN with Parkinson’s disease may be more prone to Alzheimer’s-related brain changes than men, according to autopsy research presented today at the European Academy of Neurology Congress 2026, with female…
The day my uncle’s ‘I did’ proved to be louder than Parkinson’s disease
Building that table hadn’t been easy, but he had something to prove — to himself Written by Crystal Onyema | July 1, 2026 There are few things more humbling than confidently giving someone credit for a job they didn’t do. That’s what happened to my family when an Ikea…