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Substantial Matters: Life & Science of Parkinson’s

Aug 22, 2023

Typical treatment of Parkinson’s disease (PD) consists of oral levodopa/carbidopa, along with other oral medications. Although there is no one-size fits all treatment, people with PD may experience more “off” periods, or symptom fluctuations, as the disease progresses. In this case, non-oral treatments, such as...


Aug 8, 2023

Variants of several genes have been identified that raise the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease (PD). PD GENEration: Mapping the Future of Parkinson’s Disease is the Parkinson’s Foundation groundbreaking initiative that seeks to uncover the relationship between genetics and one’s risk for PD. The goal is to...


Aug 1, 2023

Existen diversas causas de los problemas del sueño que pueden experimentar las personas con Parkinson. Entre los trastornos del sueño más comunes están la apnea del sueño (asociada normalmente a un ronquido fuerte), el insomnio y el trastorno donde las personas actúan los sueños mientras duermen.

 

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