World Parkinson Congress Blog

The Swallowing Assessment – What Are We Looking For?

The Swallowing Assessment – What Are We Looking For?

by Yael Manor, PhD

Comprehensive LivingYael Manor, PhDNovember 7, 2022dysphagia, swallowing, PD screening, Parkinson's, Seven

Buddy to Bestie: An Unlikely Pairing

by Sree Sripathy and Kat Hill, RN

Living with Parkinson'sKat Hill, MSN, NPOctober 25, 2022Parkinson's, Women, Buddies, Seven

Parkinson’s and Creativity: A Surprising Side Effect

Parkinson’s and Creativity: A Surprising Side Effect

by Pamela Quinn

Living with Parkinson'sPamela QuinnOctober 20, 2022Parkinson's, Creativity, Dancer, Seven

The 15 Things Women Living with Parkinson's Should Know

The 15 Things Women Living with Parkinson's Should Know

by Indu Subramanian, MD

Basic ScienceIndu Subramanian, MDOctober 13, 2022Seven, Parkinson's, Women

Personalized DBS Targeting: What You Need to Know

Personalized DBS Targeting: What You Need to Know

by Vanessa Milanese, MD, PhD

Clinical ScienceVanessa Milanese, MD, PhDOctober 6, 2022Seven, Parkinson's, Deep Brain Stimulation, Quality of Life, neuromodulation, functional neurosurgery

The Impact of Sex, Gender, and Culture in Parkinson’s Disease Beyond the ‘Bikini Area’

The Impact of Sex, Gender, and Culture in Parkinson’s Disease Beyond the ‘Bikini Area’

by Maria De León, MD

Basic ScienceMaria De León, MDSeptember 14, 2022Parkinson's, Gender, Women, Sex, Seven, Español

Parkinson’s Disease: ‘Riding’ a New Story

Parkinson’s Disease: ‘Riding’ a New Story

by Alberto J. Espay, MD, MSc, FAAN

Basic ScienceAlberto J. Espay, MD, MSc, FAANSeptember 9, 2022Parkinson's, Lewy bodies, Seven

Modeling PD In A Dish: Is It Possible?

by Tiago Fleming Outeiro, PhD

Basic ScienceTiago Fleming Outiero, PhDSeptember 8, 2022Parkinson's, Cell Therapy, Seven

Becoming a Parkinson’s Advocate

by Fulvio Capitanio

AdvocacyFulvio CapitanioAugust 24, 2022Seven, Parkinson's, Advocacy

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

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

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

Basic ScienceJohn E. Duda, MD and Wisberty Gordian-Velez, PhDAugust 15, 2022Parkinson's, Cell Therapy, Seven

Diagnostic Challenges and Pitfalls in Parkinson’s Disease

Diagnostic Challenges and Pitfalls in Parkinson’s Disease

by Oscar S. Gershanik, MD

Clinical ScienceOscar S. Gershanik MDJuly 25, 2022Parkinson's, Seven

Parkinson’s Disease And Neuronal Activity: What Is The Connection?

Parkinson’s Disease And Neuronal Activity: What Is The Connection?

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

Basic ScienceJun Ueda, MD, PhD, and Ryosuke Takahashi, MD, PhDMay 12, 2022Parkinson's, Alpha-Synuclein, neuronal activity, perampanel, macropinocytosis, Seven

Parkinson’s Disease, Freezing of Gait and Walking Automaticity

Parkinson’s Disease, Freezing of Gait and Walking Automaticity

by Martina Mancini, PhD

Basic ScienceMartina Mancini, PhDMay 9, 2022Parkinson's, Gait, Walking, Seven

Stem Cells for Parkinson’s: Hype or Hope?

Stem Cells for Parkinson’s: Hype or Hope?

by Malin Parmar, PhD and Agnete Kirkeby, PhD

Basic ScienceMalin Parmar, PhD and Agnete Kirkeby, PhDMarch 28, 2022Parkinson's, Stem Cells, Transplantation, dopamine neurons, fetal tissue, Seven

Such a Pain in the…Back?

by Ryan Duncan, PT, DPT, MSCI

Basic ScienceRyan Duncan, PT, DPT, MSCIMarch 14, 2022Parkinson's, pain, Seven

We Are Women and We Have Parkinson’s Disease

We Are Women and We Have Parkinson’s Disease

by Richelle Flanagan, Sree Sripathy and Kat Hill, RN

Basic ScienceKat Hill, MSN, NPMarch 2, 2022Comprehensive care, Living with Parkinson’s, Advocacy, Parkinson's, Seven

Bidirectional Propagation of Alpha-Synuclein Pathology in Nonhuman Primates: New Insights Into the Gut-Brain Axis in Parkinson’s Disease

Bidirectional Propagation of Alpha-Synuclein Pathology in Nonhuman Primates: New Insights Into the Gut-Brain Axis in Parkinson’s Disease

by Dr. Erwan Bezard, PhD

Basic ScienceDr. Erwan Bezard, PhDFebruary 28, 2022Parkinson's, gut, Alpha-Synuclein, Vagus nerve, Seven

How Can Aerobic Exercise Slow Down the Progression of Motor Symptoms?

How Can Aerobic Exercise Slow Down the Progression of Motor Symptoms?

by Martin E. Johansson, MSc

Clinical ScienceMartin E. Johansson, MScFebruary 23, 2022Parkinson's, MRI, aerobic exercise, longitudinal, motor progression, cognitive control, Swedish, Sweden, six

Modeling Parkinson’s Disease In Animals: Is It Worthwhile?

Modeling Parkinson’s Disease In Animals: Is It Worthwhile?

by Kelvin C Luk, PhD MTR

Basic ScienceKelvin C Luk, PhD MTRFebruary 9, 2022Parkinson's, six

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

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

by Janelle Drouin-Ouellet, PhD

Basic ScienceJanelle Drouin-Ouellet, PhDJanuary 19, 2022Cell reprogramming, patient-specific cell models, six