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a man lies in bed sleeping while wearing a CPAP machine
News
12/09/2025
Brionna Mendoza
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) appears to nearly double the risk for later development of Parkinson disease (PD), but early continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment may attenuate that risk by 30%.
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) appears to nearly double the risk for later development of Parkinson disease (PD), but early continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment may attenuate that risk by 30%.
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)...
12/09/2025
Neurology
restless legs syndrom
News
11/06/2025
Brionna Mendoza
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) was found to be associated with an increased risk of developing Parkinson disease (PD).
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) was found to be associated with an increased risk of developing Parkinson disease (PD).
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) was...
11/06/2025
Neurology
deep brain stimulation
News
10/02/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Long-term at-home adaptive deep brain stimulation (aDBS) was tolerable, effective, and safe in patients with Parkinson disease (PD) whose symptoms were previously stable with continuous deep brain stimulation (cDBS).
Long-term at-home adaptive deep brain stimulation (aDBS) was tolerable, effective, and safe in patients with Parkinson disease (PD) whose symptoms were previously stable with continuous deep brain stimulation (cDBS).
Long-term at-home adaptive deep...
10/02/2025
Neurology
An illustration of a brain with a puzzle piece missing, surrounded by doctors with elderly patients
News
09/02/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
A drug used in Europe for treating respiratory conditions was safe, well-tolerated, and demonstrated target engagement in patients with Parkinson disease dementia (PDD).
A drug used in Europe for treating respiratory conditions was safe, well-tolerated, and demonstrated target engagement in patients with Parkinson disease dementia (PDD).
A drug used in Europe for...
09/02/2025
Neurology
A set of cycling bikes at the gym
News
08/11/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Patients with Parkinson disease (PD) demonstrated measurable changes in brain signals associated with motor control and movement after 12 sessions of dynamic cycling over a 4-week period.
Patients with Parkinson disease (PD) demonstrated measurable changes in brain signals associated with motor control and movement after 12 sessions of dynamic cycling over a 4-week period.
Patients with Parkinson disease...
08/11/2025
Neurology
Pop quiz written on a blackboard with white chalk
Quiz
07/29/2025
Brionna Mendoza
Test your knowledge with this quick quiz!
Test your knowledge with this quick quiz!
Test your knowledge with this...
07/29/2025
Neurology
behavioral therapy
News
07/17/2025
Maria Mantas
Behavioral therapy is noninferior to drug therapy in improving overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms in patients with Parkinson disease (PD), according to a recent study published in JAMA Neurology.
Behavioral therapy is noninferior to drug therapy in improving overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms in patients with Parkinson disease (PD), according to a recent study published in JAMA Neurology.
Behavioral therapy is...
07/17/2025
Neurology
four people ponder a question with question marks over their head
Quiz
07/10/2025
Test your guideline knowledge with this quick quiz!
Test your guideline knowledge with this quick quiz!
Test your guideline knowledge...
07/10/2025
Neurology
An illustrated picture shows two cartoon doctors, one holding up a magnifying glass to a cartoon brain.
News
06/30/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Assessing cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) α-synuclein seed amplification assay measures could help differentiate Parkinson disease (PD) from progressive supranuclear palsy with Lewy body co-pathology.
Assessing cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) α-synuclein seed amplification assay measures could help differentiate Parkinson disease (PD) from progressive supranuclear palsy with Lewy body co-pathology.
Assessing cerebrospinal fluid...
06/30/2025
Neurology
an illustration of a brain and a colon
News
06/10/2025
Brionna Mendoza
A new study has identified a link between the progression of cognitive impairment in Parkinson disease and the bacteria residing in the mouth and the gut.
A new study has identified a link between the progression of cognitive impairment in Parkinson disease and the bacteria residing in the mouth and the gut.
A new study has identified a...
06/10/2025
Neurology