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Patient Health Goals Are The Primary Consideration In Developing A Treatment Plan For Parkinson’s
June 11, 2026
Patient Health Goals Are The Primary Consideration In Developing A Treatment Plan For Parkinson’s
June 11, 2026

by Pravin Khemani, MD, FAAN

June 11, 2026
Who Is Not Being Served?
May 29, 2026
Who Is Not Being Served?
May 29, 2026

by Indu Subramanian, MD

May 29, 2026
Facing Parkinson’s Together: Understanding the Costs and Supporting Care Partners
May 14, 2026
Facing Parkinson’s Together: Understanding the Costs and Supporting Care Partners
May 14, 2026

by The Michael J. Fox Foundation

May 14, 2026
The Path Forward
May 7, 2026
The Path Forward
May 7, 2026

by Esther Labib-Kiyarash

May 7, 2026
My Rebellion Is Cycling
April 30, 2026
My Rebellion Is Cycling
April 30, 2026

by Rob Warner

April 30, 2026
Microbiome and Parkinson’s
April 23, 2026
Microbiome and Parkinson’s
April 23, 2026

by Sarkis K. Mazmanian, PhD

April 23, 2026
Find Real Answers at the Parkinson’s Foundation
April 8, 2026
Find Real Answers at the Parkinson’s Foundation
April 8, 2026

by Parkinson’s Foundation

April 8, 2026
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True North: A Journey Of Heart, Hope, And Connection
March 26, 2026
True North: A Journey Of Heart, Hope, And Connection
March 26, 2026

by Bill Bucklew

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March 26, 2026
The Power Of Peer Mentoring In Parkinson’s: Learning Together, Living Better
March 12, 2026
The Power Of Peer Mentoring In Parkinson’s: Learning Together, Living Better
March 12, 2026

by Jori Fleisher, MD, MSCE, FAAN

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March 12, 2026
Why my 5-week cycling journey to the World Parkinson Congress (WPC) has taken over 40 years
February 26, 2026
Why my 5-week cycling journey to the World Parkinson Congress (WPC) has taken over 40 years
February 26, 2026

by Steve Iseman

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February 26, 2026
I Want To Understand PD Research, But I’m Not A Scientist!
February 12, 2026
I Want To Understand PD Research, But I’m Not A Scientist!
February 12, 2026

by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, PhD

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February 12, 2026
PD GENEration: Why Genetic Counseling Matters For People Living With Parkinson’s Disease
February 2, 2026
PD GENEration: Why Genetic Counseling Matters For People Living With Parkinson’s Disease
February 2, 2026

by Priscila Delgado Hodges, MS

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February 2, 2026
World Parkinson Congress Buddies Program – WPC 2026, Phoenix, AZ
January 14, 2026
World Parkinson Congress Buddies Program – WPC 2026, Phoenix, AZ
January 14, 2026

by Michelle Garratt

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January 14, 2026
Advancement In Dyskinesia Research
January 5, 2026
Advancement In Dyskinesia Research
January 5, 2026

by Angela Cenci Nilsson, MD, PhD

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January 5, 2026
Raising The Voices Of The Global Parkinson’s Community Through A Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)
December 11, 2025
Raising The Voices Of The Global Parkinson’s Community Through A Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)
December 11, 2025

by Professor Michele Callisaya

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December 11, 2025
Understanding and Tackling Freezing of Gait — My Research, one step at a time…
November 26, 2025
Understanding and Tackling Freezing of Gait — My Research, one step at a time…
November 26, 2025

by Professor Simon Lewis

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November 26, 2025
It Takes a Village: Help Us Share the Word About WPC 2026
November 20, 2025
It Takes a Village: Help Us Share the Word About WPC 2026
November 20, 2025

by Julie Winn

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November 20, 2025
Treat What Really Matters To Persons With Parkinson’s Disease Diagnosed At A Young Age
November 13, 2025
Treat What Really Matters To Persons With Parkinson’s Disease Diagnosed At A Young Age
November 13, 2025

by Bart Post, MD & Xander van Ruissen

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November 13, 2025
Thriving with Parkinson’s: My Story and the Power of Connection
September 25, 2025
Thriving with Parkinson’s: My Story and the Power of Connection
September 25, 2025

by Margie R. Zimmerman

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September 25, 2025
A Mother–Daughter Conversation on Living with Parkinson’s
September 15, 2025
A Mother–Daughter Conversation on Living with Parkinson’s
September 15, 2025

by Ruby and Naomi Estolas

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September 15, 2025
From Intention To Reality
September 3, 2025
From Intention To Reality
September 3, 2025

by Monique Bosman

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September 3, 2025
What Does A Good Doctor/Patient Relationship Look Like?
August 28, 2025
What Does A Good Doctor/Patient Relationship Look Like?
August 28, 2025

by Lori DePorter

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August 28, 2025
Paying It Forward: Why We Are Supporting Travel Grants For WPC 2026
August 14, 2025
Paying It Forward: Why We Are Supporting Travel Grants For WPC 2026
August 14, 2025

by Naomi Estolas, Marlene Kendrick, Sharon Krischer, and Michelle Lane

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August 14, 2025
Finding My Voice: Living and Advocating with Young Onset Parkinson’s
July 31, 2025
Finding My Voice: Living and Advocating with Young Onset Parkinson’s
July 31, 2025

by Sheenagh Bottrell

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July 31, 2025
Facing the Rising Tide: Why Parkinson’s Disease Demands Urgent Attention
July 16, 2025
Facing the Rising Tide: Why Parkinson’s Disease Demands Urgent Attention
July 16, 2025

by Myriam Penninckx

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July 16, 2025
Why support early career researchers with our Fueling the Future of Science Campaign
July 2, 2025
Why support early career researchers with our Fueling the Future of Science Campaign
July 2, 2025

by Elizabeth "Eli" Pollard

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July 2, 2025
The Study that’s Changing Everything: Landmark Michael J. Fox Foundation Brain Health Study Announces Expansion
June 19, 2025
The Study that’s Changing Everything: Landmark Michael J. Fox Foundation Brain Health Study Announces Expansion
June 19, 2025

by The Michael J. Fox Foundation

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June 19, 2025
Like No Other: WPC’s Impact on All of Us
June 4, 2025
Like No Other: WPC’s Impact on All of Us
June 4, 2025

by Leslie A. Chambers, President & CEO, American Parkinson Disease Association

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June 4, 2025
Traveling with Parkinson’s: My Journey with the Sunflower Lanyard
May 22, 2025
Traveling with Parkinson’s: My Journey with the Sunflower Lanyard
May 22, 2025

by Larry Gifford

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May 22, 2025
Reimagining Healthcare for People with Parkinson’s
May 8, 2025
Reimagining Healthcare for People with Parkinson’s
May 8, 2025

by Shan Havins, PhD

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May 8, 2025
T cells and Parkinson’s: What we know and where we are going
April 23, 2025
T cells and Parkinson’s: What we know and where we are going
April 23, 2025

by Ashley S. Harms, PhD

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April 23, 2025
The Parkinson’s Foundation Guide to Parkinson’s Awareness Month
April 9, 2025
The Parkinson’s Foundation Guide to Parkinson’s Awareness Month
April 9, 2025

by Parkinson’s Foundation

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April 9, 2025
The Diagnostic Use of Skin Biopsy in Parkinson’s Disease and other Synucleinopathies: Background, Supporting Evidence, and Controversies
March 27, 2025
The Diagnostic Use of Skin Biopsy in Parkinson’s Disease and other Synucleinopathies: Background, Supporting Evidence, and Controversies
March 27, 2025

by Michele Tagliati, MD, FAAN

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March 27, 2025
Drug Development As A Progression Through Stages: A Patient-Centric Approach To Progress
February 27, 2025
Drug Development As A Progression Through Stages: A Patient-Centric Approach To Progress
February 27, 2025

by Andrew D. Siderowf, MD, MSCE

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February 27, 2025
A Love (of Cycling) Story
February 27, 2025
A Love (of Cycling) Story
February 27, 2025

by Alison Anderson

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February 27, 2025
Walking – a signature of health?
February 13, 2025
Walking – a signature of health?
February 13, 2025

by Lynn Rochester, PhD, PT

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February 13, 2025
Life with Parkinson’s: A cupcake, a pillow, and a table
January 30, 2025
Life with Parkinson’s: A cupcake, a pillow, and a table
January 30, 2025

by Rebecca Miller, PhD

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January 30, 2025
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Alpha-synuclein: Back to where it all started
January 16, 2025
Alpha-synuclein: Back to where it all started
January 16, 2025

by Leonidas Stefanis, MD, PhD

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January 16, 2025
Forgetting dyskinesia:  a case for levodopa-induced motor memories in Parkinson disease
January 6, 2025
Forgetting dyskinesia: a case for levodopa-induced motor memories in Parkinson disease
January 6, 2025

by Karen L. Eskow Jaunarajs, PhD

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January 6, 2025
Helping Caregivers Learn to Persevere
December 6, 2024
Helping Caregivers Learn to Persevere
December 6, 2024

by Jori Fleisher, MD MSCE FAAN

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December 6, 2024
5 Tips for Avoiding Caregiver Burnout
November 20, 2024
5 Tips for Avoiding Caregiver Burnout
November 20, 2024

by Parkinson's Foundation

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November 20, 2024
Inflammation in Parkinson’s Disease
November 13, 2024
Inflammation in Parkinson’s Disease
November 13, 2024

by Janna Jernigan, PhD

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November 13, 2024
Improving Quality of Life for People with Parkinson’s and Their Loved Ones
November 6, 2024
Improving Quality of Life for People with Parkinson’s and Their Loved Ones
November 6, 2024

by Leslie A. Chambers, President & CEO, American Parkinson Disease Association

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November 6, 2024
Single Molecule Array Assay For Phosphorylated Alpha-synuclein Detection In Cerebrospinal Fluid
October 23, 2024
Single Molecule Array Assay For Phosphorylated Alpha-synuclein Detection In Cerebrospinal Fluid
October 23, 2024

by Camilla Christina Pedersen, BA, MSc

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October 23, 2024
What Advice to Give (or Not Give) an Early-Stage Investigator
October 8, 2024
What Advice to Give (or Not Give) an Early-Stage Investigator
October 8, 2024

by Malú Gámez Tansey, PhD

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October 8, 2024
Synaptic Telephone
September 26, 2024
Synaptic Telephone
September 26, 2024

by Casey Mahoney-Crane, PhD

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September 26, 2024
CO-OP Feasible And Promising For Helping People With Parkinson’s Achieve Their Goals
September 11, 2024
CO-OP Feasible And Promising For Helping People With Parkinson’s Achieve Their Goals
September 11, 2024

by Sarah Davies, Dr. Hannah Gullo and Dr. Emmah Doig

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September 11, 2024
Long-term Effects Of A 6-Month Brisk Walking And Balance Program On Motor Symptoms, Balance And Physical Performance In People With Parkinson Disease
August 28, 2024
Long-term Effects Of A 6-Month Brisk Walking And Balance Program On Motor Symptoms, Balance And Physical Performance In People With Parkinson Disease
August 28, 2024

by Margaret KY Mak PhD

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August 28, 2024
Could Mini Antibodies Block Parkinson's Disease Progression?
August 14, 2024
Could Mini Antibodies Block Parkinson's Disease Progression?
August 14, 2024

by Anne-Marie Castonguay, PhD

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August 14, 2024
National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act Signed into U.S. Law with Historic Global Significance
July 29, 2024
National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act Signed into U.S. Law with Historic Global Significance
July 29, 2024

by The Michael J. Fox Foundation

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July 29, 2024
Co-pathologies in PD
July 11, 2024
Co-pathologies in PD
July 11, 2024

by Jeffrey H. Kordower, PhD

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July 11, 2024
Unveiling Parkinson's Disease Through The Microscopic Lens
July 3, 2024
Unveiling Parkinson's Disease Through The Microscopic Lens
July 3, 2024

by Diana Lázaro, PhD

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July 3, 2024
In Your Own Words: Fears and Uncertainties in Parkinson's Disease
June 19, 2024
In Your Own Words: Fears and Uncertainties in Parkinson's Disease
June 19, 2024

by Sneha Mantri, MD MS

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June 19, 2024
Talk the Walk: Dual Tasking With Walking And Visual-Verbal Processing
June 5, 2024
Talk the Walk: Dual Tasking With Walking And Visual-Verbal Processing
June 5, 2024

by Valerie Carter PT, DPT, NCS, GCS

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June 5, 2024
From Canada to Barcelona: Bringing the Canadian Open Parkinson Network (C-OPN) to the 6th World Parkinson Congress
May 23, 2024
From Canada to Barcelona: Bringing the Canadian Open Parkinson Network (C-OPN) to the 6th World Parkinson Congress
May 23, 2024

by Marisa Cressatti, PhD

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May 23, 2024
Investigating Pain Catastrophizing To Improve Treatment Of Pain And Psychological Distress in Parkinson’s Disease
May 9, 2024
Investigating Pain Catastrophizing To Improve Treatment Of Pain And Psychological Distress in Parkinson’s Disease
May 9, 2024

by Sylvia Zimmers, PhD

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May 9, 2024
Creating A Human Brain Model To Study Parkinson’s Disease
April 25, 2024
Creating A Human Brain Model To Study Parkinson’s Disease
April 25, 2024

by Beatriz Elena Lucumí Villegas, MD

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April 25, 2024
How WPC Led Me To Do Research In Women With Parkinson’s
April 18, 2024
How WPC Led Me To Do Research In Women With Parkinson’s
April 18, 2024

by Richelle Flanagan

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April 18, 2024
Replacing The Loss Of Neurons With Super Resistant Ones In Parkinson’s Disease
April 10, 2024
Replacing The Loss Of Neurons With Super Resistant Ones In Parkinson’s Disease
April 10, 2024

by Béatrice Morin, MSc

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April 10, 2024
Dyskinesia and Parkinson’s Disease
April 5, 2024
Dyskinesia and Parkinson’s Disease
April 5, 2024

by Tyler Okelberry, MD and Rajesh Pahwa, MD

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April 5, 2024
Beyond Color: The Hidden Impact of Neuromelanin In The Brain
March 25, 2024
Beyond Color: The Hidden Impact of Neuromelanin In The Brain
March 25, 2024

by Núria Peñuelas, PhD

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March 25, 2024
Could Subgrouping Parkinson’s Disease Using Cellular Phenotyping Enable Success at Clinical Trials?
March 13, 2024
Could Subgrouping Parkinson’s Disease Using Cellular Phenotyping Enable Success at Clinical Trials?
March 13, 2024

by Toby Burgess PhD Student

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March 13, 2024
Parkinson’s Beats – The Exercise That Makes You Come Back For More
February 28, 2024
Parkinson’s Beats – The Exercise That Makes You Come Back For More
February 28, 2024

by Jo Holland and Julie Jones

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February 28, 2024
Pre-Clinical Models of Levodopa - Induced Dyskinesia
February 14, 2024
Pre-Clinical Models of Levodopa - Induced Dyskinesia
February 14, 2024

by Philippe Huot, MD, PhD

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February 14, 2024
Unveiling the Impact of Apathy on Parkinson's Disease: A Gendered Perspective
January 31, 2024
Unveiling the Impact of Apathy on Parkinson's Disease: A Gendered Perspective
January 31, 2024

by Ana Jimena Hernández-Medrano, MD, MSc-candidate

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January 31, 2024
Impact of Alpha-Synuclein Pathology on the Blood-Brain Barrier
January 17, 2024
Impact of Alpha-Synuclein Pathology on the Blood-Brain Barrier
January 17, 2024

by Kristina Lau, PhD student

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January 17, 2024
Zoom Into Different Flavors of Dopaminergic Neurons
January 3, 2024
Zoom Into Different Flavors of Dopaminergic Neurons
January 3, 2024

by Kawai Lee, PhD student

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January 3, 2024
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The Role of Physical Therapy in the Management of Parkinson Disease
December 6, 2023
The Role of Physical Therapy in the Management of Parkinson Disease
December 6, 2023

by Katherine Marita, DPT

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December 6, 2023
Proactive Integrated Management and Empowerment in Parkinson’s
November 20, 2023
Proactive Integrated Management and Empowerment in Parkinson’s
November 20, 2023

by Dr Katie Lloyd MBChB MRCP (UK) BSc

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November 20, 2023
Novel Targets for Parkinson`s Disease Research – The Flcn Gene and its Role in Dopaminergic Neurons
November 8, 2023
Novel Targets for Parkinson`s Disease Research – The Flcn Gene and its Role in Dopaminergic Neurons
November 8, 2023

by Julia Obergasteiger

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November 8, 2023
PD GENEration: Creating the Largest PD Genetics Registry Study in North America
October 25, 2023
PD GENEration: Creating the Largest PD Genetics Registry Study in North America
October 25, 2023

by Kamalini Ghosh Galvelis, MS

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October 25, 2023
The Lysosomes, a Key Player in the Parkinon’s Disease Pathology
October 11, 2023
The Lysosomes, a Key Player in the Parkinon’s Disease Pathology
October 11, 2023

by María Sanchiz Calvo PhD Student

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October 11, 2023
A New Treatment for Fluctuating and Dyskinetic L-dopa Complications
September 27, 2023
A New Treatment for Fluctuating and Dyskinetic L-dopa Complications
September 27, 2023

by Prof David Devos, MD, PhD

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September 27, 2023
Could Changes in Gut Bacteria Contribute to the Development of Parkinson’s Disease in Those with Genetic Risk?
September 18, 2023
Could Changes in Gut Bacteria Contribute to the Development of Parkinson’s Disease in Those with Genetic Risk?
September 18, 2023

by Christin Weissleder, PhD

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September 18, 2023
A Missing Piece of the Parkinson’s Puzzle: The Critical Role of the Dietitian in the care of People with Parkinson’s Disease
August 30, 2023
A Missing Piece of the Parkinson’s Puzzle: The Critical Role of the Dietitian in the care of People with Parkinson’s Disease
August 30, 2023

by Richelle Flanagan

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August 30, 2023
NLX-112: a First-in-Class, Dual-Acting, Non-Dopaminergic, Drug Candidate for Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease
August 14, 2023
NLX-112: a First-in-Class, Dual-Acting, Non-Dopaminergic, Drug Candidate for Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease
August 14, 2023

by Adrian Newman-Tancredi, PhD, DSc

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August 14, 2023
Better Advice I Have Never Received
July 31, 2023
Better Advice I Have Never Received
July 31, 2023

by Rebecca Miller, PhD

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July 31, 2023
The Secret Sauce: What Makes WPC The Best Scientific Conference on Parkinson’s in the World?
July 24, 2023
The Secret Sauce: What Makes WPC The Best Scientific Conference on Parkinson’s in the World?
July 24, 2023

by Sara Riggare, MSc, PhD

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July 24, 2023
WPC Withdrawal Syndrome
July 17, 2023
WPC Withdrawal Syndrome
July 17, 2023

by Richelle Flanagan

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July 17, 2023
Nutrition and Parkinson’s: Why Does It Matter?
July 1, 2023
Nutrition and Parkinson’s: Why Does It Matter?
July 1, 2023

by Richelle Flanagan and Fiona Lithander

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July 1, 2023
What to do with € 10,000.00
June 26, 2023
What to do with € 10,000.00
June 26, 2023

By Gerald Ganglbauer

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June 26, 2023
Update on Prodromal Parkinson’s
April 21, 2023
Update on Prodromal Parkinson’s
April 21, 2023

by Michele Hu, PhD, MBBS, FRCP

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April 21, 2023
What’s synuclein, got to do, got to do with it…
March 16, 2023
What’s synuclein, got to do, got to do with it…
March 16, 2023

by Laura Volpicelli-Daley, PhD

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March 16, 2023
Participating in Research Studies: Myths and Legends
March 13, 2023
Participating in Research Studies: Myths and Legends
March 13, 2023

by Ignacio F. Mata PhD

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March 13, 2023
COVID-19 and Parkinson’s Disease
February 23, 2023
COVID-19 and Parkinson’s Disease
February 23, 2023

by Alfonso Fasano, MD, PhD, FAAN

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February 23, 2023
Exercise Is Only A Click Away: Delivering Exercise In An Online World
February 16, 2023
Exercise Is Only A Click Away: Delivering Exercise In An Online World
February 16, 2023

by Josefa Domingos

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February 16, 2023
The Importance of Modeling Peripheral Nervous System Dysfunction and Old Age in Parkinson’s Disease
February 9, 2023
The Importance of Modeling Peripheral Nervous System Dysfunction and Old Age in Parkinson’s Disease
February 9, 2023

by Nathalie Van Den Berge

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February 9, 2023
What Are the Gene Therapy and Growth Factor Approaches for Parkinson’s Disease?
February 2, 2023
What Are the Gene Therapy and Growth Factor Approaches for Parkinson’s Disease?
February 2, 2023

by Krystof S. Bankiewicz, MD, PhD

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February 2, 2023
Genetics Has Revolutionized Parkinson’s Research. So What?
January 26, 2023
Genetics Has Revolutionized Parkinson’s Research. So What?
January 26, 2023

Mark R Cookson, PhD

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January 26, 2023
Parkinson's: When Anxiety Becomes A Central Symptom Of The Disease
January 19, 2023
Parkinson's: When Anxiety Becomes A Central Symptom Of The Disease
January 19, 2023

by Kathy Dujardin, PhD

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January 19, 2023
Technology Innovations: Smartphones and Other Devices in Parkinson's Disease
January 12, 2023
Technology Innovations: Smartphones and Other Devices in Parkinson's Disease
January 12, 2023

by Cecilia Peralta, MD

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January 12, 2023
Riding the Parkinson’s Rollercoaster One Word at A Time
January 9, 2023
Riding the Parkinson’s Rollercoaster One Word at A Time
January 9, 2023

by Rebecca Gifford

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January 9, 2023
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Which Exercise Is The Best Time Investment?
January 3, 2023
Which Exercise Is The Best Time Investment?
January 3, 2023

by Miriam Rafferty, DPT, PhD

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January 3, 2023
Radical Collaboration, Exercise, Neuroplasticity and Parkinson’s Disease
December 15, 2022
Radical Collaboration, Exercise, Neuroplasticity and Parkinson’s Disease
December 15, 2022

by Mark A. Hirsch, PhD, FACRM

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December 15, 2022
Gifted: On Parkinson’s, Poison, and Perception
December 8, 2022
Gifted: On Parkinson’s, Poison, and Perception
December 8, 2022

by Heather Kennedy

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December 8, 2022
The Dark Genome in Parkinson’s Disease
December 1, 2022
The Dark Genome in Parkinson’s Disease
December 1, 2022

by Edward A. Fon, MD

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December 1, 2022
Can Digital Health Ensue A Sustainable and Bright Future?
November 25, 2022
Can Digital Health Ensue A Sustainable and Bright Future?
November 25, 2022

by Genko Oyama, MD, PhD,

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November 25, 2022
Enabling People with Parkinson’s Disease to Exercise
November 21, 2022
Enabling People with Parkinson’s Disease to Exercise
November 21, 2022

by Natalie Allen, PhD

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November 21, 2022
Understanding the “Environment” As a Risk Factor for Parkinson’s
November 18, 2022
Understanding the “Environment” As a Risk Factor for Parkinson’s
November 18, 2022

by Briana R. De Miranda, PhD

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November 18, 2022
What’s In Your Network?
November 10, 2022
What’s In Your Network?
November 10, 2022

by Sabela Avión Martínez, MA

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November 10, 2022
The Swallowing Assessment – What Are We Looking For?
November 7, 2022
The Swallowing Assessment – What Are We Looking For?
November 7, 2022

by Yael Manor, PhD

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November 7, 2022
Buddy to Bestie: An Unlikely Pairing
October 25, 2022
Buddy to Bestie: An Unlikely Pairing
October 25, 2022

by Sree Sripathy and Kat Hill, RN

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October 25, 2022
Parkinson’s and Creativity: A Surprising Side Effect
October 20, 2022
Parkinson’s and Creativity: A Surprising Side Effect
October 20, 2022

by Pamela Quinn

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October 20, 2022
The 15 Things Women Living with Parkinson's Should Know
October 13, 2022
The 15 Things Women Living with Parkinson's Should Know
October 13, 2022

by Indu Subramanian, MD

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October 13, 2022
Personalized DBS Targeting: What You Need to Know
October 6, 2022
Personalized DBS Targeting: What You Need to Know
October 6, 2022

by Vanessa Milanese, MD, PhD

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October 6, 2022
The Impact of Sex, Gender, and Culture in Parkinson’s Disease Beyond the ‘Bikini Area’
September 14, 2022
The Impact of Sex, Gender, and Culture in Parkinson’s Disease Beyond the ‘Bikini Area’
September 14, 2022

by Maria De León, MD

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September 14, 2022
Parkinson’s Disease: ‘Riding’ a New Story
September 9, 2022
Parkinson’s Disease: ‘Riding’ a New Story
September 9, 2022

by Alberto J. Espay, MD, MSc, FAAN

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September 9, 2022
Modeling PD In A Dish: Is It Possible?
September 8, 2022
Modeling PD In A Dish: Is It Possible?
September 8, 2022

by Tiago Fleming Outeiro, PhD

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September 8, 2022
Becoming a Parkinson’s Advocate
August 24, 2022
Becoming a Parkinson’s Advocate
August 24, 2022

by Fulvio Capitanio

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August 24, 2022
A Different Approach to Cell Therapy: Building Engineered Dopaminergic Tissue to Replace the Brain Pathway Lost in Parkinson’s
August 15, 2022
A Different Approach to Cell Therapy: Building Engineered Dopaminergic Tissue to Replace the Brain Pathway Lost in Parkinson’s
August 15, 2022

by John E. Duda, MD and Wisberty Gordian-Velez, PhD candidate

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August 15, 2022
Diagnostic Challenges and Pitfalls in Parkinson’s Disease
July 25, 2022
Diagnostic Challenges and Pitfalls in Parkinson’s Disease
July 25, 2022

by Oscar S. Gershanik, MD

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July 25, 2022
Parkinson’s Disease And Neuronal Activity: What Is The Connection?
May 12, 2022
Parkinson’s Disease And Neuronal Activity: What Is The Connection?
May 12, 2022

by Jun Ueda, MD, PhD, and Ryosuke Takahashi, MD, PhD

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May 12, 2022
Parkinson’s Disease, Freezing of Gait and Walking Automaticity
May 9, 2022
Parkinson’s Disease, Freezing of Gait and Walking Automaticity
May 9, 2022

by Martina Mancini, PhD

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May 9, 2022
Stem Cells for Parkinson’s: Hype or Hope?
March 28, 2022
Stem Cells for Parkinson’s: Hype or Hope?
March 28, 2022

by Malin Parmar, PhD and Agnete Kirkeby, PhD

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March 28, 2022
Such a Pain in the…Back?
March 14, 2022
Such a Pain in the…Back?
March 14, 2022

by Ryan Duncan, PT, DPT, MSCI

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March 14, 2022
We Are Women and We Have Parkinson’s Disease
March 2, 2022
We Are Women and We Have Parkinson’s Disease
March 2, 2022

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February 28, 2022
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February 28, 2022

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How Can Aerobic Exercise Slow Down the Progression of Motor Symptoms?
February 23, 2022
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February 9, 2022
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January 19, 2022
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January 19, 2022

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January 19, 2022
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January 6, 2022
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January 6, 2022

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January 6, 2022
Prodromal PD and RBD: What Is the Link?
November 18, 2021
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November 18, 2021

by Ron Postuma, MD, MSc

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November 18, 2021
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November 15, 2021
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November 15, 2021

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November 15, 2021
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November 8, 2021
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November 8, 2021

by Gila Bronner

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November 8, 2021
First Catch Your Researcher and Mix With Entrepreneurial Spirit: WPC 2010 Continues to Inspire Science and Collaboration in Edinburgh
September 30, 2021
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September 30, 2021

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September 30, 2021
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September 27, 2021
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September 13, 2021
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September 13, 2021

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September 7, 2021
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September 7, 2021

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September 7, 2021
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July 6, 2021
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July 6, 2021

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June 14, 2021
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June 14, 2021

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June 14, 2021
Are You an Advocate?
June 7, 2021
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June 7, 2021

by A.C. Woolnough

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June 7, 2021
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June 1, 2021
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June 1, 2021

by Natalie Allen, PhD and Serene Paul, PhD

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June 1, 2021
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May 24, 2021
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May 24, 2021

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May 24, 2021
Living Well with Parkinson’s: Building Your Network
May 10, 2021
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May 10, 2021

by Cathy Molohan, PhD

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May 10, 2021
In the Nigra, Just Passing Through
May 5, 2021
In the Nigra, Just Passing Through
May 5, 2021

by Michael Henderson, PhD

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May 5, 2021
The Upper Aerodigestive Tract: Control of Voice, Speech, Swallowing, and Cough
April 15, 2021
The Upper Aerodigestive Tract: Control of Voice, Speech, Swallowing, and Cough
April 15, 2021

by Corinne A. Jones, PhD, CCC-SLP

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April 15, 2021
To Start and Stay... The Importance of Exercise
April 12, 2021
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April 12, 2021

by Joellyn Fox, DPT

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April 12, 2021
The Environment & Parkinson’s Disease
March 29, 2021
The Environment & Parkinson’s Disease
March 29, 2021

by Briana R. De Miranda, PhD

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March 29, 2021
Why Participate in Clinical Trials?
March 22, 2021
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March 22, 2021

by Soania Mathur, MD

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March 22, 2021
Accept, Adapt But Never Surrender
March 15, 2021
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March 15, 2021

by Geoff Constable

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March 15, 2021
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March 8, 2021
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March 8, 2021

by Janis M. Miyasaki, MD, MEd, FRCPC

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March 8, 2021
On Stage in Kyoto - WPC 2019
March 4, 2021
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March 4, 2021

by Kat Hill, MSN, NP

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March 4, 2021
Nonmotor Symptoms Treatment
March 1, 2021
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March 1, 2021

by Janis M. Miyasaki, MD, MEd, FRCPC

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March 1, 2021
Infusion Therapies and other Novel Drug Delivery for Parkinson’s disease New Avenues for Old Drugs
February 8, 2021
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February 8, 2021

by Werner Poewe, MD

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February 8, 2021
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February 1, 2021
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February 1, 2021

by A.C. Woolnough

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February 1, 2021
Access to Rehabilitation in Asian Countries: Time to Refine the Way to Referral?
January 25, 2021
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January 25, 2021

by Genko Oyama MD, PhD

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January 25, 2021
Living Well With PD While Raising A Family
January 20, 2021
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January 20, 2021

by Rebecca Miller, PhD

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January 20, 2021
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Can We Treat Parkinson’s Disease by Suppressing the Immune System?
December 9, 2020
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December 9, 2020

by Caroline Williams-Gray, MRCP PhD

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November 23, 2020
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November 23, 2020

by Miquel Vila, MD, PhD

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November 23, 2020
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November 16, 2020
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November 16, 2020

by Coro Paisán-Ruiz, PhD

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November 16, 2020
Beyond Clinic: How Can Imaging Help in the Diagnosis of Parkinson´s Disease?
November 9, 2020
Beyond Clinic: How Can Imaging Help in the Diagnosis of Parkinson´s Disease?
November 9, 2020

by Cecilia Peralta, PhD

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November 9, 2020
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October 26, 2020
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October 26, 2020

by Sara Konstantin Nissen, PhD

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October 26, 2020
Conquering Apathy
October 19, 2020
Conquering Apathy
October 19, 2020

by Suketu M Khandhar, MD & Michel Medina, MD

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October 19, 2020
The COVID-19 Pandemic Doesn’t Smell Right
October 12, 2020
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October 12, 2020

by Leah C. Beauchamp, MD, David I. Finkelstein, PhD, & Kevin J. Barnham, PhD

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October 12, 2020
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September 30, 2020
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September 30, 2020

by Tiago Fleming Outiero, PhD

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September 30, 2020
The WPC Care Partner Lounge Focus Group Study Results are in!
September 3, 2020
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September 3, 2020

by Elaine Book, MSW, RSW

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September 3, 2020
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August 17, 2020
Drooling in Parkinson’s Disease
August 17, 2020

by Rajesh Pahwa, MD

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August 17, 2020
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August 10, 2020
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August 10, 2020

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August 10, 2020
The “ExplorARTPD Study”
July 27, 2020
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July 27, 2020

by Alberto Cucca, MD

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July 27, 2020
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July 13, 2020
Wearable System, Music and Multi-Domain Exercise for People Living with Parkinson’s Disease
July 13, 2020

by Bin Hu MD, PhD

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July 13, 2020
New Studies Support a Critical Role for Alpha Synuclein in PD
June 22, 2020
New Studies Support a Critical Role for Alpha Synuclein in PD
June 22, 2020

by Erwan Bezard, PhD

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June 22, 2020
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June 15, 2020
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June 15, 2020

by Drs. Johnson and Bergkvist

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June 15, 2020
Flow vs. Freeze: The Healing Power of Taiko
June 8, 2020
Flow vs. Freeze: The Healing Power of Taiko
June 8, 2020

by Sydney Shiroyama & Barbara Rice

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June 8, 2020
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May 26, 2020
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May 26, 2020

by Dr Alison Williams, Judith Shepherd and Bill Wright

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May 26, 2020
Are Neuropsychiatric Symptoms an Early Sign of Parkinson’s?
May 11, 2020
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May 11, 2020

by Alexandru Hanganu, Ph.D.

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May 11, 2020
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May 4, 2020
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May 4, 2020

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May 4, 2020
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April 29, 2020
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April 29, 2020

by Gila Bronner, MPH, MSW

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April 29, 2020
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April 27, 2020
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April 27, 2020

by Laura Andreoli, PhD Candidate

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April 27, 2020
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April 22, 2020
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by Gila Bronner, MPH, MSW

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April 22, 2020
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April 20, 2020
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April 20, 2020

by Xi Chen, PhD

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April 20, 2020
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April 15, 2020
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April 15, 2020

by Gila Bronner, MPH, MSW

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April 15, 2020
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April 13, 2020
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April 13, 2020
 
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April 6, 2020
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April 6, 2020

by Tiago Fleming Outeiro, PhD

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April 6, 2020
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March 30, 2020
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March 30, 2020

by Christopher G. Sinon, PhD and Stella M. Papa, MD

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March 30, 2020
COVID-19, Anxiety, and Parkinson's: Staying Healthy in These Unusual Times
March 23, 2020
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March 23, 2020

by Elizabeth "Eli" Pollard

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March 23, 2020
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March 16, 2020
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March 16, 2020

by Binit B. Shah MD

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March 16, 2020
Can we use drugs that Modulate the Renin-Angiotensin system to treat Parkinson's disease?
March 2, 2020
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March 2, 2020

by Santiago Perez Lloret, MD, PhD, Matilde Otero-Losada, PhD, Lucas Udovin, PhD Francisco Capani, MD, PhD

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March 2, 2020
Going against the Grain
February 10, 2020
Going against the Grain
February 10, 2020

by Suketu M. Khandhar, MD

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February 10, 2020
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February 3, 2020
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February 3, 2020

by M. Angela Cenci Nilsson, MD, PhD

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February 3, 2020
To tell or not to tell… Talking to children and grandchildren about Parkinson’s disease
January 27, 2020
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January 27, 2020

by Elaine Book MSW, RSW

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January 27, 2020
Palliative (And End of Life) Care
January 21, 2020
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January 21, 2020

by Victor M McConvey, RN, MACN

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January 21, 2020
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January 13, 2020
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January 13, 2020

by Shen-Yang Lim, MD, FRACP

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January 13, 2020
Speech Therapy: You regained It, don’t forget to maintain It!
January 6, 2020
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January 6, 2020

by Jennifer Cody, MS, CCC-SLP

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January 6, 2020
Disease Modifying Trials
December 11, 2019
Disease Modifying Trials
December 11, 2019

by Simon Lewis, MB, BCh, BSc, MD

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December 11, 2019
Getting a grip on anxiety in PD
November 25, 2019
Getting a grip on anxiety in PD
November 25, 2019

by Roseanne D. Dobkin, PhD and Lauren St. Hill

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November 25, 2019
Interpersonal, Intrapersonal, and Organizational Intersections: A Socio-Ecological Discussion of Adapted Tango Dance for People with Parkinson’s Disease
November 15, 2019
Interpersonal, Intrapersonal, and Organizational Intersections: A Socio-Ecological Discussion of Adapted Tango Dance for People with Parkinson’s Disease
November 15, 2019

by Madeleine E. Hackney, PhD with Allison Bay, MPH

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November 15, 2019
Perspectives on the future of technologies in the care of Parkinson’s disease
November 8, 2019
Perspectives on the future of technologies in the care of Parkinson’s disease
November 8, 2019

by Walter Maetzler, MD and Alberto J Espay, MD

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November 8, 2019
Widening the Arms of the PD Community
November 4, 2019
Widening the Arms of the PD Community
November 4, 2019

by Karen Raphael, PhD

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November 4, 2019
Looking behind the masked face... Depression in Parkinson's disease
October 31, 2019
Looking behind the masked face... Depression in Parkinson's disease
October 31, 2019

by Murat Emre, M.D.

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October 31, 2019
A is for Apathy: What I wish I had been told about Parkinson’s disease
October 25, 2019
A is for Apathy: What I wish I had been told about Parkinson’s disease
October 25, 2019

by Omotola Thomas, MSc

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October 25, 2019
A Journey Through a Thousand Gates
October 18, 2019
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October 18, 2019

by Nancy Peate, MLS

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October 18, 2019
Good Communication: The Foundation of Connection and Understanding
October 14, 2019
Good Communication: The Foundation of Connection and Understanding
October 14, 2019

by Julie H. Carter RN, MN, ANP

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October 14, 2019
Can wearable technology improve clinic visits or clinical trials?
October 7, 2019
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October 7, 2019

by Corinne Jones, PhD, CCC-SLP

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October 7, 2019
Travelling with Parkinson’s- tips for a great journey
October 3, 2019
Travelling with Parkinson’s- tips for a great journey
October 3, 2019

by Victor McConvey

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October 3, 2019
Vocal Cord Function and the Early Detection of Voice and Swallowing Changes
September 24, 2019
Vocal Cord Function and the Early Detection of Voice and Swallowing Changes
September 24, 2019

by Darla Freeman, M.A. CCC-SLP

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September 24, 2019
Does Parkinson’s disease start in the gut or in the brain?
September 23, 2019
Does Parkinson’s disease start in the gut or in the brain?
September 23, 2019

by Per Borghammer, MD, PhD, DMSc

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September 23, 2019
Apathy: A very debilitating behavioral disorder that many patients with Parkinson’s disease have to face
September 13, 2019
Apathy: A very debilitating behavioral disorder that many patients with Parkinson’s disease have to face
September 13, 2019

By Kathy Dujardin, PhD

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September 13, 2019
What's on your menu?
September 6, 2019
What's on your menu?
September 6, 2019

by Sheila Silver, MA, DHS, ACS

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September 6, 2019
Pearls in Kyoto
August 27, 2019
Pearls in Kyoto
August 27, 2019

by Lissa Kapust, LICSW, Elaine Book, MSW & Mayura Ueda, MSW

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August 27, 2019
Is there any future in the use of growth factors to repair the brain in Parkinson’s disease?
August 20, 2019
Is there any future in the use of growth factors to repair the brain in Parkinson’s disease?
August 20, 2019

Roger A Barker, MRCP PhD FMedSci

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August 20, 2019
Preparing for Life as a Real Old Person with Parkinson's (ROPWP)
August 13, 2019
Preparing for Life as a Real Old Person with Parkinson's (ROPWP)
August 13, 2019

by Jean Burns

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August 13, 2019
Finding My Tribe
August 12, 2019
Finding My Tribe
August 12, 2019

by Kathleen Kiddo

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August 12, 2019

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Eating Out in Kyoto
June 4, 2019
Eating Out in Kyoto
June 4, 2019

by Garry Ballenger

June 4, 2019
"It's Showtime!"
December 17, 2018
"It's Showtime!"
December 17, 2018

by Lissa Kapust, LICSW

December 17, 2018
A Cup of Coffee
November 26, 2018
A Cup of Coffee
November 26, 2018

by Suketu M. Khandhar, MD

November 26, 2018
What WPC means to me - the patient’s view
November 19, 2018
What WPC means to me - the patient’s view
November 19, 2018

By Richard Windle, M.Sc

November 19, 2018
The Difference Between Parkinson's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia
November 13, 2018
The Difference Between Parkinson's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia
November 13, 2018

by Simon JG Lewis

November 13, 2018
Sing to the Choir
October 23, 2018
Sing to the Choir
October 23, 2018

by Suzette Shahmoon, PhD Candidate

October 23, 2018
Patient-Centered Care: A Paradigm Whose Time Has Come
October 8, 2018
Patient-Centered Care: A Paradigm Whose Time Has Come
October 8, 2018

by Laurie K Mischley ND, PhD, MPH

October 8, 2018
Bridging the Gap: Insights & Strategies from Doctors who are Patients
October 1, 2018
Bridging the Gap: Insights & Strategies from Doctors who are Patients
October 1, 2018

By Pamela Quinn

October 1, 2018
Alpha-Synuclein Biomarker Development for PD Research
September 21, 2018
Alpha-Synuclein Biomarker Development for PD Research
September 21, 2018

by Leonidas Stefanis, MD, PhD

September 21, 2018
Teamwork and Collaboration - World Parkinson Congress' Impact and Influence
September 13, 2018
Teamwork and Collaboration - World Parkinson Congress' Impact and Influence
September 13, 2018

by Helen Matthews

September 13, 2018
Creating Community
August 30, 2018
Creating Community
August 30, 2018

by Sarah Jones, MPA, MS

August 30, 2018
Procrastinator or Planner? At the Crossroads
August 20, 2018
Procrastinator or Planner? At the Crossroads
August 20, 2018

by Lissa Kapust, LICSW

August 20, 2018
Why I Am Excited and Optimistic About the Prospects of Finding Neuroprotective Therapies in Parkinson's Disease
August 15, 2018
Why I Am Excited and Optimistic About the Prospects of Finding Neuroprotective Therapies in Parkinson's Disease
August 15, 2018

by Tanya Simuni, MD

August 15, 2018
Etiquette in Clinical Research: Some Do's and Don'ts When You Sign Up
August 13, 2018
Etiquette in Clinical Research: Some Do's and Don'ts When You Sign Up
August 13, 2018

By Simon Stott, PhD

August 13, 2018
Parkinson's Research - Are We Standing Still or Making Progress?
August 6, 2018
Parkinson's Research - Are We Standing Still or Making Progress?
August 6, 2018

By Lisa M. Shulman, MD

August 6, 2018
Why Does It Take So Long?
July 30, 2018
Why Does It Take So Long?
July 30, 2018

By Tom Foltynie, PhD, MD, MRCP

July 30, 2018
Anyone Can Improve Their Balance
July 24, 2018
Anyone Can Improve Their Balance
July 24, 2018

by Fay B. Horak PhD, PT

July 24, 2018
Bacteria and Parkinson's Disease
July 16, 2018
Bacteria and Parkinson's Disease
July 16, 2018

by Kathleen M. Shannon, MD

July 16, 2018
Hope and the Top of the Pyramid
July 9, 2018
Hope and the Top of the Pyramid
July 9, 2018

by Suzette Shahmoon, PhD Candidate

July 9, 2018
Finding the Keys to Living Well with Parkinson's
July 3, 2018
Finding the Keys to Living Well with Parkinson's
July 3, 2018

by Jane Busch, DDS

July 3, 2018
Fear is a Four-Letter Word
June 25, 2018
Fear is a Four-Letter Word
June 25, 2018

by Allison Toepperwein

June 25, 2018
Why Have We Failed In Our Attempts To Develop A Neuroprotective Therapy For Parkinson's? How Can We Improve This Situation?
June 18, 2018
Why Have We Failed In Our Attempts To Develop A Neuroprotective Therapy For Parkinson's? How Can We Improve This Situation?
June 18, 2018

by A. Jon Stoessl CM, MD FRCPC

June 18, 2018
Swallow Problems May Start Early
June 11, 2018
Swallow Problems May Start Early
June 11, 2018

by Michelle R. Ciucci, PhD, CCC-SLP

June 11, 2018
Travel: A Nightmare or Sweet Dream
June 4, 2018
Travel: A Nightmare or Sweet Dream
June 4, 2018

by A.C. Woolnough

June 4, 2018
Misperceptions
May 29, 2018
Misperceptions
May 29, 2018

by Joseph H. Friedman, MD

May 29, 2018
Planet Patient vs Planet Researcher
May 21, 2018
Planet Patient vs Planet Researcher
May 21, 2018

by Mariette Robijn, MSc

May 21, 2018
When PD Starts: Can We Diagnose Parkinson Disease Before The Onset Of Motor Symptoms?
May 14, 2018
When PD Starts: Can We Diagnose Parkinson Disease Before The Onset Of Motor Symptoms?
May 14, 2018

by Eduardo Tolosa, MD

May 14, 2018
"Good Days and Bad Days" with Parkinson's Disease
May 7, 2018
"Good Days and Bad Days" with Parkinson's Disease
May 7, 2018

by Peter A. LeWitt, MD

May 7, 2018
Vision Disorders in Parkinson's Disease and Clinical Implications
May 1, 2018
Vision Disorders in Parkinson's Disease and Clinical Implications
May 1, 2018

by Dan Gold DO & Andrew Billnitzer MD, MPH

May 1, 2018
Physio, Exercise and The Joys of Dual Tasking
April 21, 2018
Physio, Exercise and The Joys of Dual Tasking
April 21, 2018

by Sue Lord, PhD

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April 21, 2018
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The Puzzling Features of Fatigue
April 13, 2018
The Puzzling Features of Fatigue
April 13, 2018

by Joseph H. Friedman, MD

April 13, 2018
What is the Report Card on Symptomatic, Cure-Based and Disease Modifying Strategies for Parkinson’s Disease?
April 5, 2018
What is the Report Card on Symptomatic, Cure-Based and Disease Modifying Strategies for Parkinson’s Disease?
April 5, 2018

by Michael Okun, MD

April 5, 2018
The Global Community of Parkinson's
March 23, 2018
The Global Community of Parkinson's
March 23, 2018

by Sharon Krischer

March 23, 2018
The Future of iPS Cell Transplantation in Parkinson’s Disease
March 16, 2018
The Future of iPS Cell Transplantation in Parkinson’s Disease
March 16, 2018

by Ryuji Kaji MD, PhD

March 16, 2018
Gratitude and the Rear View Mirror
March 13, 2018
Gratitude and the Rear View Mirror
March 13, 2018

by Suzette Shahmoon, PhD Candidate

March 13, 2018
Accelerating PD Research by Going Back to Basics
March 2, 2018
Accelerating PD Research by Going Back to Basics
March 2, 2018

by Marion Delenclos, PhD

March 2, 2018
Dealing with Diagnosis
February 28, 2018
Dealing with Diagnosis
February 28, 2018

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by Joe Lacy

February 28, 2018
Yoga and Parkinson's Disease
February 26, 2018
Yoga and Parkinson's Disease
February 26, 2018

by Indu Subramanian, MD

February 26, 2018
Could Dogs be the Portal to Early Detection & Prevention?
February 21, 2018
Could Dogs be the Portal to Early Detection & Prevention?
February 21, 2018

by Laurie K. Mischley, ND PhD MPH

February 21, 2018
Balancing Safety and Urgency
February 12, 2018
Balancing Safety and Urgency
February 12, 2018

by Soania Mathur, MD

February 12, 2018
To Know, Or Not To Know
February 7, 2018
To Know, Or Not To Know
February 7, 2018

by Benjamin Stecher

February 7, 2018
Frequently Asked Questions about the Cognitive and Behavior Effects of Deep Brain Stimulation
February 2, 2018
Frequently Asked Questions about the Cognitive and Behavior Effects of Deep Brain Stimulation
February 2, 2018

by Alexander I. Tröster, PhD

February 2, 2018
Re-purposing Old Drugs for New Treatments for Parkinson's Disease: Can an Asthma Drug Slow Progression of PD
January 31, 2018
Re-purposing Old Drugs for New Treatments for Parkinson's Disease: Can an Asthma Drug Slow Progression of PD
January 31, 2018

by John G. Nutt, MD

January 31, 2018
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January 22, 2018
Parkinson's disease, Precision Medicine, and LRRK2
January 22, 2018

by Matthew Farrer, PhD

January 22, 2018
Palliative Care Is About Living As Well As Possible For As Long As Possible
January 17, 2018
Palliative Care Is About Living As Well As Possible For As Long As Possible
January 17, 2018

by Benzi Kluger MD, MS

January 17, 2018
The Emotional Side Effects of Cognitive Change
January 8, 2018
The Emotional Side Effects of Cognitive Change
January 8, 2018

by Elaine Book, MSW, RSW

January 8, 2018
Planning For Prevention. It Is Time.
January 3, 2018
Planning For Prevention. It Is Time.
January 3, 2018

by Michael Schwarzschild, MD PhD

January 3, 2018
If You Can Dream It, You Can Do It!
December 27, 2017
If You Can Dream It, You Can Do It!
December 27, 2017

by Elisabeth Ildal

December 27, 2017
Patient Advocates Respond to the PD Pandemic
December 19, 2017
Patient Advocates Respond to the PD Pandemic
December 19, 2017

by Sara Riggare MSc, PhD candidate & Jonathan A. Stamford BSc, PhD, DSc

December 19, 2017
How I Live Well With Parkinson's
December 19, 2017
How I Live Well With Parkinson's
December 19, 2017

by Garry Ballenger

December 19, 2017
Look, Listen and Learn: The Importance of Patients(ce)
December 14, 2017
Look, Listen and Learn: The Importance of Patients(ce)
December 14, 2017

by Daniel Weintraub, MD

December 14, 2017
You May Have The Upper Hand For Now, But You Will Not Win
December 11, 2017
You May Have The Upper Hand For Now, But You Will Not Win
December 11, 2017

by Malin Parmar, PhD

December 11, 2017
Parkinson’s Disease and Music:  Bringing Together Community with a Therapy for All
December 4, 2017
Parkinson’s Disease and Music: Bringing Together Community with a Therapy for All
December 4, 2017

by Matthew Brodsky, MD

December 4, 2017
Investing in Yourself
November 29, 2017
Investing in Yourself
November 29, 2017

by Allison Smith, MA, LMFT

November 29, 2017
Why We Are Excited About MRI of Neuromelanin to Predict Parkinson's
November 27, 2017
Why We Are Excited About MRI of Neuromelanin to Predict Parkinson's
November 27, 2017

by David Sulzer, PhD & Luigi Zecca MD, PhD

November 27, 2017
The Power of Addition
November 20, 2017
The Power of Addition
November 20, 2017

by Dave Iverson

November 20, 2017
The State of Nursing Education on Parkinson's Disease
November 13, 2017
The State of Nursing Education on Parkinson's Disease
November 13, 2017

by Gwyn M. Vernon, MSN, RN, CRNP

November 13, 2017
Where Are You?
November 6, 2017
Where Are You?
November 6, 2017

by Omotola Thomas, MSc

November 6, 2017
How Parkinson's May Make Swallowing Difficult
November 2, 2017
How Parkinson's May Make Swallowing Difficult
November 2, 2017

by Hanneke Kalf, PhD, SLP-CCC

November 2, 2017
The Risk of Over Giving
October 23, 2017
The Risk of Over Giving
October 23, 2017

by Julie Carter RN, MN, ANP

October 23, 2017
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Medical Community Stuck on Therapeutic Strategies That are Counter to Scientific Evidence
October 16, 2017
Medical Community Stuck on Therapeutic Strategies That are Counter to Scientific Evidence
October 16, 2017

by Oscar S. Gershanik, MD

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October 16, 2017
The Role of Genetics in Personalized Medicine for Parkinson's Disease
October 11, 2017
The Role of Genetics in Personalized Medicine for Parkinson's Disease
October 11, 2017

by Nir Giladi, MD

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October 11, 2017
Raising Awareness of PD Shame and Embarrassment
October 2, 2017
Raising Awareness of PD Shame and Embarrassment
October 2, 2017

by Julio F. Angulo, PhD

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October 2, 2017
The FDA and Oversight of Stem Cells: Implications for Parkinson’s Disease
September 25, 2017
The FDA and Oversight of Stem Cells: Implications for Parkinson’s Disease
September 25, 2017

by Jeffrey H. Kordower, PhD and Patrik Brundin MD, PhD

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September 25, 2017
Advice For Those With A Curiosity To Find A Cure For The Shaking Palsy
September 19, 2017
Advice For Those With A Curiosity To Find A Cure For The Shaking Palsy
September 19, 2017

by A.J. Lees MD, FRCP, FMedSci

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September 19, 2017
Serendipity, Benevolence, Acorns And Oaks: Enabling Improved Care Of PwP In Sub-Saharan Africa
September 18, 2017
Serendipity, Benevolence, Acorns And Oaks: Enabling Improved Care Of PwP In Sub-Saharan Africa
September 18, 2017

by Njideka U. Okubadejo, MBChB, FMCP

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September 18, 2017
Advocacy at Altitude
September 11, 2017
Advocacy at Altitude
September 11, 2017

by Andy McDowell

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September 11, 2017
Personal Intimacy and Sexuality in Parkinson's Disease
September 4, 2017
Personal Intimacy and Sexuality in Parkinson's Disease
September 4, 2017

by Gila Bronner, MPH, MSW

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September 4, 2017
Optimism from a Realist
August 7, 2017
Optimism from a Realist
August 7, 2017

by Kalpana Merchant, PhD

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August 7, 2017
Waiting and Hoping
July 31, 2017
Waiting and Hoping
July 31, 2017

by Jon Palfreman, PhD

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July 31, 2017
LRRK2: It’s Not All About The Neurons
July 24, 2017
LRRK2: It’s Not All About The Neurons
July 24, 2017

by Darcie A. Cook and Malú G. Tansey, PhD

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July 24, 2017
Reducing Stress through Communication
July 20, 2017
Reducing Stress through Communication
July 20, 2017

by Peter Fletcher, MB ChB FRCP MSc

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July 20, 2017
To Predict and Prevent
July 17, 2017
To Predict and Prevent
July 17, 2017

by Matthew Farrer, PhD

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July 17, 2017
Developing disease-modifying therapies in Parkinson’s Disease: The buzz about LRRK2 kinase inhibitors
July 10, 2017
Developing disease-modifying therapies in Parkinson’s Disease: The buzz about LRRK2 kinase inhibitors
July 10, 2017

by Andrew B. West, PhD

Photo Credit: Grove Ayers

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July 10, 2017
Dance for PD
July 3, 2017
Dance for PD
July 3, 2017

by David Leventhal

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July 3, 2017
Bringing down the barriers: The Latin American Research consortium on the Genetics of Parkinson’s Disease (LARGE-PD)
June 26, 2017
Bringing down the barriers: The Latin American Research consortium on the Genetics of Parkinson’s Disease (LARGE-PD)
June 26, 2017

by Ignacio F. Mata, PhD

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June 26, 2017
Tom Isaacs - ROCK STAR
June 19, 2017
Tom Isaacs - ROCK STAR
June 19, 2017

by Jon Stamford, BSc PhD DSc

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June 19, 2017
Towards an Understanding of the Cognitive Changes in Parkinson's
June 16, 2017
Towards an Understanding of the Cognitive Changes in Parkinson's
June 16, 2017

by Javier Castro-Hernández, MD & David Finkelstein, PhD

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June 16, 2017
Get Out and Keep Going
June 12, 2017
Get Out and Keep Going
June 12, 2017

by Linda Olsen, MD

Photocredit: Grove Ayers

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June 12, 2017
Personalised Medicine and Parkinson's Disease: From Genes to Personality
June 2, 2017
Personalised Medicine and Parkinson's Disease: From Genes to Personality
June 2, 2017

by Nataliya Titova, MD, PhD & K. Ray Chaudhuri, MD, FRCP, DSc

Photo credit: Grove Ayers

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June 2, 2017
Our Favorite Memories of Tom Isaacs
June 1, 2017
Our Favorite Memories of Tom Isaacs
June 1, 2017

by the WPC Staff

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June 1, 2017
The Flu and You: How Viruses Influence the Risk of Parkinson's
May 29, 2017
The Flu and You: How Viruses Influence the Risk of Parkinson's
May 29, 2017

by Richard Smeyne, PhD

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May 29, 2017
HOW and WHEN can we truly create a Global Parkinson’s Community?
May 22, 2017
HOW and WHEN can we truly create a Global Parkinson’s Community?
May 22, 2017

by Maria Barretto, PhD

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May 22, 2017
“Tip-of-the-Iceberg” Opportunities in Parkinson’s Disease
May 15, 2017
“Tip-of-the-Iceberg” Opportunities in Parkinson’s Disease
May 15, 2017

by Madelyn C. Houser & Malú G. Tansey, PhD

(Photo of Madelyn Houser in the lab.)

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May 15, 2017
The US Parkinson’s Community:  A Personal Assessment of the Impact of Two Decades of Change
May 8, 2017
The US Parkinson’s Community: A Personal Assessment of the Impact of Two Decades of Change
May 8, 2017

by Robin Anthony Elliott

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May 8, 2017
Breakthrough on the Horizon
May 1, 2017
Breakthrough on the Horizon
May 1, 2017

by Ted Dawson, MD, PhD
 

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May 1, 2017
Sweeter may be Bitter for Parkinson's Disease
April 24, 2017
Sweeter may be Bitter for Parkinson's Disease
April 24, 2017

by Tiago Fleming Outiero, PhD

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April 24, 2017
How the WPC moved the Parkinson's World Forward
April 17, 2017
How the WPC moved the Parkinson's World Forward
April 17, 2017

by Tom Isaacs

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April 17, 2017
Taking the First Pill
April 10, 2017
Taking the First Pill
April 10, 2017

by Rebecca Miller, PhD

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April 10, 2017
The Trials and Tribulation of Cell Transplants for Parkinson's Disease!
April 4, 2017
The Trials and Tribulation of Cell Transplants for Parkinson's Disease!
April 4, 2017

by Roger Barker PhD, MRCP

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April 4, 2017
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