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

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

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Jun 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
Apr 23, 2025
T cells and Parkinson’s: What we know and where we are going
Apr 23, 2025

by Ashley S. Harms, PhD

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

by Parkinson’s Foundation

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

by Michele Tagliati, MD, FAAN

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

by Andrew D. Siderowf, MD, MSCE

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

by Alison Anderson

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

by Lynn Rochester, PhD, PT

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

by Rebecca Miller, PhD

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

by Leonidas Stefanis, MD, PhD

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

by Karen L. Eskow Jaunarajs, PhD

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Jan 6, 2025
Helping Caregivers Learn to Persevere
Dec 6, 2024
Helping Caregivers Learn to Persevere
Dec 6, 2024

by Jori Fleisher, MD MSCE FAAN

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Dec 6, 2024
5 Tips for Avoiding Caregiver Burnout
Nov 20, 2024
5 Tips for Avoiding Caregiver Burnout
Nov 20, 2024

by Parkinson's Foundation

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

by Janna Jernigan, PhD

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

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

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

by Camilla Christina Pedersen, BA, MSc

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

by Malú Gámez Tansey, PhD

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Oct 8, 2024
Synaptic Telephone
Sep 26, 2024
Synaptic Telephone
Sep 26, 2024

by Casey Mahoney-Crane, PhD

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

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

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Sep 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
Aug 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
Aug 28, 2024

by Margaret KY Mak PhD

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

by Anne-Marie Castonguay, PhD

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

by The Michael J. Fox Foundation

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

by Jeffrey H. Kordower, PhD

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

by Diana Lázaro, PhD

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

by Sneha Mantri, MD MS

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

by Valerie Carter PT, DPT, NCS, GCS

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Jun 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
Apr 25, 2024
Creating A Human Brain Model To Study Parkinson’s Disease
Apr 25, 2024

by Beatriz Elena Lucumí Villegas, MD

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

by Richelle Flanagan

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

by Béatrice Morin, MSc

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

by Tyler Okelberry, MD and Rajesh Pahwa, MD

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Apr 5, 2024
Beyond Color: The Hidden Impact of Neuromelanin In The Brain
Mar 25, 2024
Beyond Color: The Hidden Impact of Neuromelanin In The Brain
Mar 25, 2024

by Núria Peñuelas, PhD

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

by Toby Burgess PhD Student

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

by Jo Holland and Julie Jones

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

by Philippe Huot, MD, PhD

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

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

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

by Kristina Lau, PhD student

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

by Kawai Lee, PhD student

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Jan 3, 2024
Featured
The Role of Physical Therapy in the Management of Parkinson Disease
Dec 6, 2023
The Role of Physical Therapy in the Management of Parkinson Disease
Dec 6, 2023

by Katherine Marita, DPT

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Dec 6, 2023
Proactive Integrated Management and Empowerment in Parkinson’s
Nov 20, 2023
Proactive Integrated Management and Empowerment in Parkinson’s
Nov 20, 2023

by Dr Katie Lloyd MBChB MRCP (UK) BSc

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

by Julia Obergasteiger

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

by Kamalini Ghosh Galvelis, MS

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

by María Sanchiz Calvo PhD Student

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Oct 11, 2023
A New Treatment for Fluctuating and Dyskinetic L-dopa Complications
Sep 27, 2023
A New Treatment for Fluctuating and Dyskinetic L-dopa Complications
Sep 27, 2023

by Prof David Devos, MD, PhD

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

by Christin Weissleder, PhD

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Sep 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
Aug 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
Aug 30, 2023

by Richelle Flanagan

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

by Adrian Newman-Tancredi, PhD, DSc

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Aug 14, 2023
Better Advice I Have Never Received
Jul 31, 2023
Better Advice I Have Never Received
Jul 31, 2023

by Rebecca Miller, PhD

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

by Sara Riggare, MSc, PhD

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Jul 24, 2023
WPC Withdrawal Syndrome
Jul 17, 2023
WPC Withdrawal Syndrome
Jul 17, 2023

by Richelle Flanagan

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

by Richelle Flanagan and Fiona Lithander

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Jul 1, 2023
What to do with € 10,000.00
Jun 26, 2023
What to do with € 10,000.00
Jun 26, 2023

By Gerald Ganglbauer

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Jun 26, 2023
Update on Prodromal Parkinson’s
Apr 21, 2023
Update on Prodromal Parkinson’s
Apr 21, 2023

by Michele Hu, PhD, MBBS, FRCP

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Apr 21, 2023
What’s synuclein, got to do, got to do with it…
Mar 16, 2023
What’s synuclein, got to do, got to do with it…
Mar 16, 2023

by Laura Volpicelli-Daley, PhD

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

by Ignacio F. Mata PhD

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Mar 13, 2023
COVID-19 and Parkinson’s Disease
Feb 23, 2023
COVID-19 and Parkinson’s Disease
Feb 23, 2023

by Alfonso Fasano, MD, PhD, FAAN

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

by Josefa Domingos

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

by Nathalie Van Den Berge

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

by Krystof S. Bankiewicz, MD, PhD

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Feb 2, 2023
Genetics Has Revolutionized Parkinson’s Research. So What?
Jan 26, 2023
Genetics Has Revolutionized Parkinson’s Research. So What?
Jan 26, 2023

Mark R Cookson, PhD

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

by Kathy Dujardin, PhD

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

by Cecilia Peralta, MD

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

by Rebecca Gifford

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

by Miriam Rafferty, DPT, PhD

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Jan 3, 2023
Radical Collaboration, Exercise, Neuroplasticity and Parkinson’s Disease
Dec 15, 2022
Radical Collaboration, Exercise, Neuroplasticity and Parkinson’s Disease
Dec 15, 2022

by Mark A. Hirsch, PhD, FACRM

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

by Heather Kennedy

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

by Edward A. Fon, MD

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Dec 1, 2022
Can Digital Health Ensue A Sustainable and Bright Future?
Nov 25, 2022
Can Digital Health Ensue A Sustainable and Bright Future?
Nov 25, 2022

by Genko Oyama, MD, PhD,

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

by Natalie Allen, PhD

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

by Briana R. De Miranda, PhD

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

by Sabela Avión Martínez, MA

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

by Yael Manor, PhD

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Nov 7, 2022
Buddy to Bestie: An Unlikely Pairing
Oct 25, 2022
Buddy to Bestie: An Unlikely Pairing
Oct 25, 2022

by Sree Sripathy and Kat Hill, RN

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

by Pamela Quinn

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

by Indu Subramanian, MD

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

by Vanessa Milanese, MD, PhD

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

by Maria De León, MD

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

by Alberto J. Espay, MD, MSc, FAAN

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

by Tiago Fleming Outeiro, PhD

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Sep 8, 2022
Becoming a Parkinson’s Advocate
Aug 24, 2022
Becoming a Parkinson’s Advocate
Aug 24, 2022

by Fulvio Capitanio

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

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

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Aug 15, 2022
Diagnostic Challenges and Pitfalls in Parkinson’s Disease
Jul 25, 2022
Diagnostic Challenges and Pitfalls in Parkinson’s Disease
Jul 25, 2022

by Oscar S. Gershanik, MD

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Jul 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?
Mar 28, 2022
Stem Cells for Parkinson’s: Hype or Hope?
Mar 28, 2022

by Malin Parmar, PhD and Agnete Kirkeby, PhD

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

by Ryan Duncan, PT, DPT, MSCI

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

by Richelle Flanagan, Sree Sripathy and Kat Hill, RN

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Mar 2, 2022
Bidirectional Propagation of Alpha-Synuclein Pathology in Nonhuman Primates: New Insights Into the Gut-Brain Axis in Parkinson’s Disease
Feb 28, 2022
Bidirectional Propagation of Alpha-Synuclein Pathology in Nonhuman Primates: New Insights Into the Gut-Brain Axis in Parkinson’s Disease
Feb 28, 2022

by Dr. Erwan Bezard, PhD

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Feb 28, 2022
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How Can Aerobic Exercise Slow Down the Progression of Motor Symptoms?
Feb 23, 2022
How Can Aerobic Exercise Slow Down the Progression of Motor Symptoms?
Feb 23, 2022

by Martin E. Johansson, MSc

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Feb 23, 2022
Modeling Parkinson’s  Disease In Animals: Is It Worthwhile?
Feb 9, 2022
Modeling Parkinson’s Disease In Animals: Is It Worthwhile?
Feb 9, 2022

by Kelvin C Luk, PhD MTR

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Feb 9, 2022
If Cellular Aging Is A Key Part Of Parkinson’s Disease Pathogenesis, How Do We Model It?
Jan 19, 2022
If Cellular Aging Is A Key Part Of Parkinson’s Disease Pathogenesis, How Do We Model It?
Jan 19, 2022

by Janelle Drouin-Ouellet, PhD

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Jan 19, 2022
Drug Repurposing - Does It Work?
Jan 6, 2022
Drug Repurposing - Does It Work?
Jan 6, 2022

by Simon Stott, PhD

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Jan 6, 2022
Prodromal PD and RBD: What Is the Link?
Nov 18, 2021
Prodromal PD and RBD: What Is the Link?
Nov 18, 2021

by Ron Postuma, MD, MSc

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Nov 18, 2021
Mighty Flynn
Nov 15, 2021
Mighty Flynn
Nov 15, 2021

by Heather Kennedy

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Nov 15, 2021
The Privilege to Touch and Enjoy
Nov 8, 2021
The Privilege to Touch and Enjoy
Nov 8, 2021

by Gila Bronner

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

by Dr. Alison Williams

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Sep 30, 2021
Creating a Self-Care Practice with a Toolbox, Flexibility, and Self-Love
Sep 27, 2021
Creating a Self-Care Practice with a Toolbox, Flexibility, and Self-Love
Sep 27, 2021

by Angela Robb

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Sep 27, 2021
A Personal and Scientific Journey into Parkinson’s Disease: The Promise and Power of Collaboration
Sep 13, 2021
A Personal and Scientific Journey into Parkinson’s Disease: The Promise and Power of Collaboration
Sep 13, 2021

by Heidi McBride, PhD

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Sep 13, 2021
Genetics. It’s Complicated. And Awesome.
Sep 7, 2021
Genetics. It’s Complicated. And Awesome.
Sep 7, 2021

by Andrew Singleton, PhD

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Sep 7, 2021
Clinical Alpha-Synuclein Biomarker Urgently Needed!
Jul 6, 2021
Clinical Alpha-Synuclein Biomarker Urgently Needed!
Jul 6, 2021

Thomas G Beach, MD, PhD

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Jul 6, 2021
“Parkinson’s Shmarkinsons”: A New Parkinson’s Image
Jun 14, 2021
“Parkinson’s Shmarkinsons”: A New Parkinson’s Image
Jun 14, 2021

by Lissa Kapust, LICSW

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

by A.C. Woolnough

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Jun 7, 2021
Exercise and Rehabilitation to Move and Live Well
Jun 1, 2021
Exercise and Rehabilitation to Move and Live Well
Jun 1, 2021

by Natalie Allen, PhD and Serene Paul, PhD

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Jun 1, 2021
Shame and Stigma of Living with Parkinson’s
May 24, 2021
Shame and Stigma of Living with Parkinson’s
May 24, 2021

by Miriam Bram

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May 24, 2021
Living Well with Parkinson’s: Building Your Network
May 10, 2021
Living Well with Parkinson’s: Building Your Network
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
Apr 15, 2021
The Upper Aerodigestive Tract: Control of Voice, Speech, Swallowing, and Cough
Apr 15, 2021

by Corinne A. Jones, PhD, CCC-SLP

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

by Joellyn Fox, DPT

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Apr 12, 2021
The Environment & Parkinson’s Disease
Mar 29, 2021
The Environment & Parkinson’s Disease
Mar 29, 2021

by Briana R. De Miranda, PhD

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

by Soania Mathur, MD

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

by Geoff Constable

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Mar 15, 2021
But Wait, I’m Not Dying!  Why Palliative Care Is For Living Now
Mar 8, 2021
But Wait, I’m Not Dying! Why Palliative Care Is For Living Now
Mar 8, 2021

by Janis M. Miyasaki, MD, MEd, FRCPC

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

by Kat Hill, MSN, NP

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Mar 4, 2021
Nonmotor Symptoms Treatment
Mar 1, 2021
Nonmotor Symptoms Treatment
Mar 1, 2021

by Janis M. Miyasaki, MD, MEd, FRCPC

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

by Werner Poewe, MD

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Feb 8, 2021
Quebec Oscar Lima
Feb 1, 2021
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Feb 1, 2021

by A.C. Woolnough

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

by Genko Oyama MD, PhD

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

by Rebecca Miller, PhD

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

by Caroline Williams-Gray, MRCP PhD

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The “Black Stuff” and Parkinson’s Disease
Nov 23, 2020
The “Black Stuff” and Parkinson’s Disease
Nov 23, 2020

by Miquel Vila, MD, PhD

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Nov 23, 2020
Towards Deciphering Parkinsonism-Associated Pathogenesis
Nov 16, 2020
Towards Deciphering Parkinsonism-Associated Pathogenesis
Nov 16, 2020

by Coro Paisán-Ruiz, PhD

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

by Cecilia Peralta, PhD

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Nov 9, 2020
Parkinson’s Disease Also Manifest As Dysregulation of the Immune System Outside the Brain
Oct 26, 2020
Parkinson’s Disease Also Manifest As Dysregulation of the Immune System Outside the Brain
Oct 26, 2020

by Sara Konstantin Nissen, PhD

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Oct 26, 2020
Conquering Apathy
Oct 19, 2020
Conquering Apathy
Oct 19, 2020

by Suketu M Khandhar, MD & Michel Medina, MD

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

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

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Oct 12, 2020
COVID-19 and Parkinson’s Disease: Keeping an Eye on a Possible Connection
Sep 30, 2020
COVID-19 and Parkinson’s Disease: Keeping an Eye on a Possible Connection
Sep 30, 2020

by Tiago Fleming Outiero, PhD

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

by Elaine Book, MSW, RSW

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Sep 3, 2020
Drooling in Parkinson’s Disease
Aug 17, 2020
Drooling in Parkinson’s Disease
Aug 17, 2020

by Rajesh Pahwa, MD

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Aug 17, 2020
Helping People Living with Parkinson's Feel Better Every Day
Aug 10, 2020
Helping People Living with Parkinson's Feel Better Every Day
Aug 10, 2020

by Ben Rossi and Cathe Schwartz

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Aug 10, 2020
The “ExplorARTPD Study”
Jul 27, 2020
The “ExplorARTPD Study”
Jul 27, 2020

by Alberto Cucca, MD

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

by Bin Hu MD, PhD

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Jul 13, 2020
New Studies Support a Critical Role for Alpha Synuclein in PD
Jun 22, 2020
New Studies Support a Critical Role for Alpha Synuclein in PD
Jun 22, 2020

by Erwan Bezard, PhD

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Jun 22, 2020
Early Career Scientists Adapt to Working Remotely by Taking Science Virtual
Jun 15, 2020
Early Career Scientists Adapt to Working Remotely by Taking Science Virtual
Jun 15, 2020

by Drs. Johnson and Bergkvist

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

by Sydney Shiroyama & Barbara Rice

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Jun 8, 2020
Creating a Virtuous Cycle of PwP Support
May 26, 2020
Creating a Virtuous Cycle of PwP Support
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
Are Neuropsychiatric Symptoms an Early Sign of Parkinson’s?
May 11, 2020

by Alexandru Hanganu, Ph.D.

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May 11, 2020
Beyond Dopamine: The Role of Glutamate in Parkinson’s Disease
May 4, 2020
Beyond Dopamine: The Role of Glutamate in Parkinson’s Disease
May 4, 2020

by Naila Kuhlmann, PhD

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May 4, 2020
Parkinson’s disease: Three Steps to Maintaining Intimacy During the Coronavirus - Part III
Apr 29, 2020
Parkinson’s disease: Three Steps to Maintaining Intimacy During the Coronavirus - Part III
Apr 29, 2020

by Gila Bronner, MPH, MSW

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Apr 29, 2020
Shed Light on Dopamine D2 Receptors and Dyskinesia
Apr 27, 2020
Shed Light on Dopamine D2 Receptors and Dyskinesia
Apr 27, 2020

by Laura Andreoli, PhD Candidate

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Apr 27, 2020
Parkinson’s Disease: Three Steps to Maintaining Intimacy During the Coronavirus - Part II
Apr 22, 2020
Parkinson’s Disease: Three Steps to Maintaining Intimacy During the Coronavirus - Part II
Apr 22, 2020

by Gila Bronner, MPH, MSW

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Apr 22, 2020
Keep Calm and Research On
Apr 20, 2020
Keep Calm and Research On
Apr 20, 2020

by Xi Chen, PhD

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Apr 20, 2020
Parkinson’s Disease: Three Steps to Maintaining Intimacy During the Coronavirus - Part I
Apr 15, 2020
Parkinson’s Disease: Three Steps to Maintaining Intimacy During the Coronavirus - Part I
Apr 15, 2020

by Gila Bronner, MPH, MSW

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Apr 15, 2020
The Ultimate Goal: Finding an Etiologically Relevant, Disease-Modifying Therapy for Parkinson´s Disease
Apr 13, 2020
The Ultimate Goal: Finding an Etiologically Relevant, Disease-Modifying Therapy for Parkinson´s Disease
Apr 13, 2020

by Mattia Volta, PhD

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Apr 13, 2020
 
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Thinking Outside the Box: Beyond the Conventional Effects of Alpha-Synuclein
Apr 6, 2020
Thinking Outside the Box: Beyond the Conventional Effects of Alpha-Synuclein
Apr 6, 2020

by Tiago Fleming Outeiro, PhD

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Apr 6, 2020
The Promise of New Technologies in Research
Mar 30, 2020
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Mar 30, 2020

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

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

by Elizabeth "Eli" Pollard

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Mar 23, 2020
Onsens and Other Kyoto Musings
Mar 16, 2020
Onsens and Other Kyoto Musings
Mar 16, 2020

by Binit B. Shah MD

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

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

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Mar 2, 2020
Going against the Grain
Feb 10, 2020
Going against the Grain
Feb 10, 2020

by Suketu M. Khandhar, MD

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Feb 10, 2020
Why dyskinesias are a research priority in PD
Feb 3, 2020
Why dyskinesias are a research priority in PD
Feb 3, 2020

by M. Angela Cenci Nilsson, MD, PhD

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

by Elaine Book MSW, RSW

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

by Victor M McConvey, RN, MACN

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Jan 21, 2020
Parkinson's disease in the Asia-Pacific region
Jan 13, 2020
Parkinson's disease in the Asia-Pacific region
Jan 13, 2020

by Shen-Yang Lim, MD, FRACP

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

by Jennifer Cody, MS, CCC-SLP

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Jan 6, 2020
Disease Modifying Trials
Dec 11, 2019
Disease Modifying Trials
Dec 11, 2019

by Simon Lewis, MB, BCh, BSc, MD

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Dec 11, 2019
Getting a grip on anxiety in PD
Nov 25, 2019
Getting a grip on anxiety in PD
Nov 25, 2019

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

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

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

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

by Walter Maetzler, MD and Alberto J Espay, MD

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

by Karen Raphael, PhD

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

by Murat Emre, M.D.

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

by Omotola Thomas, MSc

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

by Nancy Peate, MLS

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

by Julie H. Carter RN, MN, ANP

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

by Corinne Jones, PhD, CCC-SLP

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

by Victor McConvey

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Oct 3, 2019
Vocal Cord Function and the Early Detection of Voice and Swallowing Changes
Sep 24, 2019
Vocal Cord Function and the Early Detection of Voice and Swallowing Changes
Sep 24, 2019

by Darla Freeman, M.A. CCC-SLP

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

by Per Borghammer, MD, PhD, DMSc

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

By Kathy Dujardin, PhD

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

by Sheila Silver, MA, DHS, ACS

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Sep 6, 2019
Pearls in Kyoto
Aug 27, 2019
Pearls in Kyoto
Aug 27, 2019

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

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

Roger A Barker, MRCP PhD FMedSci

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

by Jean Burns

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Aug 13, 2019
Finding My Tribe
Aug 12, 2019
Finding My Tribe
Aug 12, 2019

by Kathleen Kiddo

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Aug 12, 2019

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Eating Out in Kyoto
Jun 4, 2019
Eating Out in Kyoto
Jun 4, 2019

by Garry Ballenger

Jun 4, 2019
"It's Showtime!"
Dec 17, 2018
"It's Showtime!"
Dec 17, 2018

by Lissa Kapust, LICSW

Dec 17, 2018
A Cup of Coffee
Nov 26, 2018
A Cup of Coffee
Nov 26, 2018

by Suketu M. Khandhar, MD

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

By Richard Windle, M.Sc

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

by Simon JG Lewis

Nov 13, 2018
Sing to the Choir
Oct 23, 2018
Sing to the Choir
Oct 23, 2018

by Suzette Shahmoon, PhD Candidate

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

by Laurie K Mischley ND, PhD, MPH

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

By Pamela Quinn

Oct 1, 2018
Alpha-Synuclein Biomarker Development for PD Research
Sep 21, 2018
Alpha-Synuclein Biomarker Development for PD Research
Sep 21, 2018

by Leonidas Stefanis, MD, PhD

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

by Helen Matthews

Sep 13, 2018
Creating Community
Aug 30, 2018
Creating Community
Aug 30, 2018

by Sarah Jones, MPA, MS

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

by Lissa Kapust, LICSW

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

by Tanya Simuni, MD

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

By Simon Stott, PhD

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

By Lisa M. Shulman, MD

Aug 6, 2018
Why Does It Take So Long?
Jul 30, 2018
Why Does It Take So Long?
Jul 30, 2018

By Tom Foltynie, PhD, MD, MRCP

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

by Fay B. Horak PhD, PT

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

by Kathleen M. Shannon, MD

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

by Suzette Shahmoon, PhD Candidate

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

by Jane Busch, DDS

Jul 3, 2018
Fear is a Four-Letter Word
Jun 25, 2018
Fear is a Four-Letter Word
Jun 25, 2018

by Allison Toepperwein

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

by A. Jon Stoessl CM, MD FRCPC

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

by Michelle R. Ciucci, PhD, CCC-SLP

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

by A.C. Woolnough

Jun 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
Apr 21, 2018
Physio, Exercise and The Joys of Dual Tasking
Apr 21, 2018

by Sue Lord, PhD

Photo: WPC 2016 Exhibit Hall

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

by Joseph H. Friedman, MD

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

by Michael Okun, MD

Apr 5, 2018
The Global Community of Parkinson's
Mar 23, 2018
The Global Community of Parkinson's
Mar 23, 2018

by Sharon Krischer

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

by Ryuji Kaji MD, PhD

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

by Suzette Shahmoon, PhD Candidate

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

by Marion Delenclos, PhD

Mar 2, 2018
Dealing with Diagnosis
Feb 28, 2018
Dealing with Diagnosis
Feb 28, 2018

Photo: Joe and the Country Heights Tai Chi Group

by Joe Lacy

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

by Indu Subramanian, MD

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

by Laurie K. Mischley, ND PhD MPH

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

by Soania Mathur, MD

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

by Benjamin Stecher

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

by Alexander I. Tröster, PhD

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

by John G. Nutt, MD

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

by Matthew Farrer, PhD

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

by Benzi Kluger MD, MS

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

by Elaine Book, MSW, RSW

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

by Michael Schwarzschild, MD PhD

Jan 3, 2018
If You Can Dream It, You Can Do It!
Dec 27, 2017
If You Can Dream It, You Can Do It!
Dec 27, 2017

by Elisabeth Ildal

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

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

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

by Garry Ballenger

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

by Daniel Weintraub, MD

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

by Malin Parmar, PhD

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

by Matthew Brodsky, MD

Dec 4, 2017
Investing in Yourself
Nov 29, 2017
Investing in Yourself
Nov 29, 2017

by Allison Smith, MA, LMFT

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

by David Sulzer, PhD & Luigi Zecca MD, PhD

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

by Dave Iverson

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

by Gwyn M. Vernon, MSN, RN, CRNP

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

by Omotola Thomas, MSc

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

by Hanneke Kalf, PhD, SLP-CCC

Nov 2, 2017
The Risk of Over Giving
Oct 23, 2017
The Risk of Over Giving
Oct 23, 2017

by Julie Carter RN, MN, ANP

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

by Oscar S. Gershanik, MD

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

by Nir Giladi, MD

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

by Julio F. Angulo, PhD

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

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

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

by A.J. Lees MD, FRCP, FMedSci

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

by Njideka U. Okubadejo, MBChB, FMCP

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Sep 18, 2017
Advocacy at Altitude
Sep 11, 2017
Advocacy at Altitude
Sep 11, 2017

by Andy McDowell

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

by Gila Bronner, MPH, MSW

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Sep 4, 2017
Optimism from a Realist
Aug 7, 2017
Optimism from a Realist
Aug 7, 2017

by Kalpana Merchant, PhD

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Aug 7, 2017
Waiting and Hoping
Jul 31, 2017
Waiting and Hoping
Jul 31, 2017

by Jon Palfreman, PhD

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

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

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

by Peter Fletcher, MB ChB FRCP MSc

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

by Matthew Farrer, PhD

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

by Andrew B. West, PhD

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Jul 10, 2017
Dance for PD
Jul 3, 2017
Dance for PD
Jul 3, 2017

by David Leventhal

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Jul 3, 2017
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May 1, 2017

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Apr 24, 2017

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