Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson's disease is a brain disorder. It occurs when certain nerve cells (neurons) in a part of the brain called the substantia nigra die or become impaired. When approximately 80 percent of neurons are damaged, the symptoms of Parkinson's disease appear. Parkinson's disease affects 1 in 100 people over the age of 60, with the average age of onset being 60 years. The risk of developing Parkinson's disease increases with age. In the United States, it is estimated that 60,000 new cases of Parkinson's disease are diagnosed each year, with 1.5 million Americans currently living with the disease.

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Parkinson's disease drug ropinirole is safe and tolerable for ALS patients, early clinical trial shows

Parkinson's disease drug ropinirole is safe and tolerable for ALS patients, early clinical trial shows

Study explores the link between sleep apnea and brain volume

Study explores the link between sleep apnea and brain volume

Ultraflexible nanoelectrodes improve the efficacy of brain stimulation

Ultraflexible nanoelectrodes improve the efficacy of brain stimulation

Novel assay for identifying individuals with synucleinopathies using serum samples

Novel assay for identifying individuals with synucleinopathies using serum samples

Research could help develop better treatments for swallowing disorders

Research could help develop better treatments for swallowing disorders

People with Alzheimer's disease more likely to develop epilepsy and vice versa

People with Alzheimer's disease more likely to develop epilepsy and vice versa

New approach helps measure individual limb contributions to standing postural control

New approach helps measure individual limb contributions to standing postural control

Gut bacteria toxins: A hidden trigger for Parkinson's disease?

Gut bacteria toxins: A hidden trigger for Parkinson's disease?

Researchers identify brain signatures for chronic pain in a small group of individuals

Researchers identify brain signatures for chronic pain in a small group of individuals

Regular exercise may decrease the risk of developing Parkinson's disease

Regular exercise may decrease the risk of developing Parkinson's disease

New technique may reveal signs of Parkinson's disease in urine samples

New technique may reveal signs of Parkinson's disease in urine samples

Nemours Children's Health selected to conduct first gene therapy clinical trial for Morquio A syndrome

Nemours Children's Health selected to conduct first gene therapy clinical trial for Morquio A syndrome

Liquid chemical exposure associated with increased risk of Parkinson's disease

Liquid chemical exposure associated with increased risk of Parkinson's disease

Study sheds light on the importance of a subset of microglial cells in cognition and memory

Study sheds light on the importance of a subset of microglial cells in cognition and memory

A machine-learning approach for the early diagnosis of Parkinson's disease

A machine-learning approach for the early diagnosis of Parkinson's disease

Sleep apnea, lack of deep sleep associated with brain biomarkers of cerebrovascular disease

Sleep apnea, lack of deep sleep associated with brain biomarkers of cerebrovascular disease

New AI tool shows early promise in detecting Parkinson's disease years before symptom onset

New AI tool shows early promise in detecting Parkinson's disease years before symptom onset

NIH researchers identify new genetic risk factors for two types of non-Alzheimer's dementia

NIH researchers identify new genetic risk factors for two types of non-Alzheimer's dementia

Music therapy can relieve suffering in people who live with chronic pain

Music therapy can relieve suffering in people who live with chronic pain

Study suggests significantly earlier diagnosis may be possible for some chronic conditions

Study suggests significantly earlier diagnosis may be possible for some chronic conditions