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Motivation strategies may boost lung rehabilitation in Parkinson’s
Study: OPTIMAL model shows promise for improving patient engagement Written by Marisa Horak, MS | Sept. 17, 2026 Parkinson's disease affects lung function and can lead to difficulty feeling motivated without help. It is important to incorporate strategies that enhance...
First dual-target high-intensity focused ultrasound procedure for people with advanced Parkinson’s disease
by Chris Casey, CU Anschutz Medical Campus edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Andrew Zinin A woman began walking with a more fluid gait, while another patient could suddenly eat using utensils. Both patients, in advanced stages of Parkinson's disease, experienced...
Parkinson’s trial targets inflammation before motor symptoms emerge
PRISMS is enrolling adults with REM sleep behavior disorder in US and Canada Written by Andrea Lobo | Sept. 18, 2026 PRISMS is testing whether targeting early inflammation can prevent or slow Parkinson’s before motor symptoms emerge. Participants are adults ages 50 to...
Wearable-delivered Parkinson’s therapy shows promise in early trial
Monitoring panel recommends SER-252 trial advance to second dosing group Written by Andrea Lobo | Sept. 21, 2026 SER-252, a long-acting apomorphine therapy delivered via a wearable device, eased motor symptoms in some trial patients with advanced Parkinson's. A safety...
How One Condition Is Often Mistaken for Parkinson’s
September 30, 2022 | Susan McDonald This story was medically reviewed by: Jeffrey Lahrmann, MD Tremors and jerking movement make people think of Parkinson’s disease, but a Hartford HealthCare movement disorders neurologist said it can easily be a sign of dystonia as...
Why smokers may have a lower Parkinson’s risk: It’s not the nicotine
Smoking history and exhaled carbon monoxide levels are both associated with a lower risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. In a new study, researchers set out to better understand this link. They found that participants who had not smoked but had high exhaled carbon...
Parkinson’s Affects More Than Movement. Here Are 9 Symptoms to Know
September 11, 2026 | Lindsay Ryan Crawford Medically Reviewed by: Clifton Lewis, DO Key Takeaways Parkinson’s disease can cause more than just movement problems. Non-motor symptoms can include changes in mood, trouble sleeping, constipation, feeling tired, pain,...
Study links Parkinson’s hallucinations to low brain chemical activity
Patients have reduced activity in acetylcholine nerve cell network Written by Steve Bryson, PhD | Aug. 20, 2026 Parkinson’s patients experiencing visual hallucinations show reduced activity in the brain’s acetylcholine-using nerve cell network. Impaired early...
Large study ties early depression symptoms to higher Parkinson’s risk
Researchers urge monitoring of mental health and metabolic factors Written by Andrea Lobo | Aug. 21, 2026 A large study links early depressive symptoms to an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s, particularly for those with high genetic susceptibility. Metabolic...
Early rehabilitation linked to longer survival in Parkinson’s, study suggests
Delaying rehab raised mortality risk regardless of disability level Written by Andrea Lobo | Aug. 24, 2026 Parkinson's disease involves the progressive loss of dopamine-producing neurons, leading to motor symptoms. Starting rehabilitation within the first year of a...