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How one doctor’s experience inspired a new tool for Parkinson’s disease

Using data and machine learning to help optimise treatment

Dr Tove Henriksen wearing a blue scarf posing in front of a grey background.

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What you need to know about apomorphine pump treatment for Parkinson’s disease

Dr Tove Henriksen on how the treatment may support people with the conditio

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Ask the expert: Is drooling an “overlooked” symptom of Parkinson’s disease?

Dr Bruno Bergmans discusses the symptom’s “huge impact”

“What we have discovered is the tip of the iceberg”

A new method for early Parkinson’s disease diagnosis?

Human trial validates safety of potential new Parkinson’s disease drug

An ‘important step forward’ in treatment?

The Orchestra Study: investigating a new Parkinson’s disease drug

Would you take part in the UCB research trial?

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“Telemedicine has the potential to take a great deal of burden off patients and families”

A neurologist and a person with Parkinson’s disease talk remote care

Jimmy Choi displays new pill bottle design

How a TikTok video inspired a new pill bottle design for Parkinson’s disease

A simple solution for “an everyday struggle”

How much do you know about Parkinson’s disease stages?

Find out how the condition progresses over time

Ask the expert: Parkinson’s disease and mental health

Professor Dr Bernd Leplow on why communication about symptoms is crucial

Visualisation software Guide-XT from Boston Scientific.

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DBS visualisation software: a new era for Parkinson’s disease treatment?

Three experts on how the technology could change patients’ experiences

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Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson’s disease just got smarter

Find out more about a new DBS innovation

Is an important Parkinson’s disease symptom being neglected?

A report suggests that drooling may be having an overlooked impact

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“Finding a DBS system to fit the needs of individual patients is crucial”

An innovation that could help people with Parkinson’s disease

An older couple consult a clinician on a tablet.

“The digital revolution has definitely started”

What does the future of Parkinson’s disease care look like?

A woman sits with her knees up on the edge of her bed.

Ask the expert: How does Parkinson’s disease impact dreams?

Dr Daniele Urso shares insights and advice on sleep disturbance

Investigating rhythm, dance and Parkinson’s disease

Dr Psyche Loui tells us about “dance intervention”

Voice-assisted technology: a “virtual ally” in your home?

Voice assistants could improve speech for people with Parkinson’s disease

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The “indescribable” difference made by DBS

How deep brain stimulation can help treat Parkinson’s disease

How a biobank could help solve Parkinson’s disease “puzzle”

Find out about a biobank in Sweden that’s helping to drive research

Could a wearable device help ease Parkinson’s disease symptoms?

We talk to the team behind the innovative CUE1 device

How Rory Cellan-Jones used AI to monitor his Parkinson’s disease

The BBC correspondent on tracking his symptoms with tech

A health care worker and a man in a wheelchair smile at each other in the outdoors.

Ask the expert: Preparing for end of life

Dr Pille Taba shares insights for people with Parkinson’s disease

3 complementary therapies for Parkinson’s disease and sleep

We find out more about therapies including shiatsu and Ayurveda treatments

How a new smell test could help diagnose Parkinson’s disease

The new solution could help with early detection

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Ask the expert: Is Parkinson’s disease hereditary?

Dr Patrick Lewis discusses the role of genetics

Has the pandemic had some positive effects on people with Parkinson’s disease?

Researchers suggest it has improved health-related quality of life

Two doctors in white coats converse in a lab

£1.2m award for Parkinson’s disease drug project

A team of researchers are developing an innovative treatment

“Quick, simple and painless”: a new way to diagnose Parkinson’s disease?

An “innovative” test that could help improve diagnosis

Dr Michael J Okun and Dr Melissa Armstrong

Is it time for a new image of Parkinson’s disease?

Two experts share why we need new pictures depicting the condition

Parkinson’s disease and loneliness: “people are hungry for some connection”

Dr Indu Subramanian on the how and why of staying socially connected

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Could an Apple smart watch track your Parkinson’s disease symptoms?

Researchers hope the innovation could be used to support clinicians

Coronavirus vaccines: key facts for people with Parkinson’s disease

Experts recommend the vaccinations for those with the condition

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5 things you might not know about DBS

Diving deeper into deep brain stimulation with Dr Lennart Stieglitz

Senior woman sitting alone on a chair at home

Ask the expert: How can hallucinations affect people with Parkinson’s?

Professor Per Odin shares need-to-know information on the symptom

World’s first human CDNF clinical trial for Parkinson’s disease

The project aims to deliver an innovative treatment

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DBS: “We are moving past the idea that one treatment fits all”

How Medtronic is tailoring DBS treatment to individual patients

6 tips for improving speech in Parkinson’s

How to get the most from speech therapy sessions with PwPs

A “world-first” trial for Parkinson’s disease

A new trial in Canada is investigating ultrasound technology

Covid-19 could be “a perfect storm for Parkinson’s disease”, researchers report

Scientists explore potential links between the virus and the condition

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Ask the expert: How close are we to a cure for Parkinson’s disease?

We talk to the deputy CEO of the Michael J Fox Foundation

Parkinson’s and depression: it’s not all in your mind

The causes of and treatments for depression and Parkinson’s disease

Laboratory assistant putting test tubes into the holder

Ask the expert: How can clinical trials “slow, stop and reverse” Parkinson’s?

Why clinical trials are crucial to finding new treatments for Parkinson’s

Cutting-edge technologies that could treat Parkinson’s

Find out how vibrating socks, a wearable airbag and a swallow sensor could

Reimagining Parkinson’s healthcare: a patient-focused plan

A recent report suggests eight ways to improve Parkinson’s treatment

How does facial masking affect people with Parkinson’s?

Find out what causes hypomimia – and how the symptom can be treated

Shuffling gait: is it Parkinson’s?

Dr Fay Horak explains why people with Parkinson’s get shuffling feet

Tired young teacher sitting by desk in classroom and touching nose bridge

Study finds people with Parkinson’s leave work five years after diagnosis

Fatigue was cited as the biggest reason for being unable to work

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Ask the expert: Why do people with Parkinson’s develop addictive behaviours?

How some medication can cause gambling, hypersexuality and more

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Coronavirus and treatment for Parkinson’s

Four professionals share their thoughts on healthcare during the pandemic

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Dopamine agonists for Parkinson’s: a simple introduction

Find out more about Parkinson’s medication

Ask the expert: Can environmental factors cause Parkinson’s?

Dr Ray Dorsey on the impact of pesticides

Ask the expert: Are online innovations the future of Parkinson’s treatment?

Neurologist Joaquim Ferreira on the future of clinical communication

The students breaking ground in Parkinson’s tech

An app that’s digitising the spiral test

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“A big step forward” – introducing next generation deep brain stimulation

How Medtronic is pioneering greater personalisation in DBS therapy

Problems and possibilities: the impact of coronavirus on people with Parkinson’s

The “hidden sorrows and emerging opportunities” of coronavirus

Ask the expert: How to spot fake Parkinson’s medicines online

Mike Isles shares his top tips on how to stay safe

Ask the expert: How will Brexit affect Parkinson’s drugs and research?

Dr Kieran Breen on the supply and manufacture of medication

Boston Scientific deep brain stimulation

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Global collaboration in deep brain stimulation

Four Parkinson’s experts share their hopes for the future of DBS

Are UK hospitals safe for people with Parkinson’s?

Two thirds of Parkinson’s patients do not get their medication on time

Parkinson’s UK to launch largest plant-based oil trial in the world

The trial will be carried out over three years

Parkinson's neurology deep brain stimulation

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Deep brain stimulation: the future is personalised

Two experts on how “dual targeting” is changing DBS treatment for Parki

Prostate drug could “change the lives of people with Parkinson’s”

The drug could slow down and stop Parkinson’s progression

New NHS toolkit to offer people with Parkinson’s “highest quality care”

The initiative could save £10m to reinvest in care services

Is this wearable device the future of Parkinson’s care?

How a symptom-tracking watch could improve Parkinson’s care services

Regular sex improves Parkinson’s symptoms for men, study finds

Regular sex can lessen effects of Parkinson’s in men

Early Parkinson’s intervention could “save governments millions”

A survey is investigating the economic impact of Parkinson's

Parkinson’s AI trial launched by Chinese tech giant

The study will take place in London

Parkinson’s and animal testing: the case against

In the second in our series, we explore the debate

Do we have the right to test Parkinson’s medications on animals?

We explore the debate surrounding Parkinson’s and animal testing

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A future with fewer side effects for DBS-implanted patients

The future of DBS technology

Expert opinion: Parkinson’s and the appendix

Dr Viviane Labrie describes the link between the appendix and Parkinson’s

“Some serious Parkinson’s research breakthroughs are on the horizon”

Dr Simon Stott tells us why it’s an exciting time for Parkinson’s resea

Could a horse tranquilliser help treat Parkinson’s?

‘Party drug’ has potential to be repurposed for Parkinson’s

CrowdLabbing: research by people with Parkinson’s, for people with Parkinson’s

People with Parkinson’s are being invited to conduct their own experiment

Age, smoking and lack of fitness increase risk of Parkinson’s

More than 7300 male veterans took part in the study

New Parkinson’s survey to campaign for better quality of life

Have your say on living with Parkinson’s

Watch: Parkinson’s invention goes viral

New invention helps people with restricted mobility get dressed

Parkinson’s drugs may lead to compulsive behaviours such as gambling

The study tested 411 people over a three year period

Apple Watch to detect Parkinson’s symptoms

The tech giant announced the news at a recent technology event

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Better results and fewer side effects with personalised DBS Therapy

Ongoing studies: better results in DBS with innovative technology

A single head injury could increase risk of Parkinson’s

A study has found a link between head injuries and Parkinson’s

Download Parkinson’s app endorsed by José Mourinho

i-PROGNOSIS helps Parkinson's outcomes via patient data logging

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Could your subconscious mind affect your Parkinson’s treatment outcomes?

Drivers for decisions – new insights may help optimise treatment

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STEP – The lived experience of Parkinson’s disease

STEP™ hopes to give a voice to people living with Parkinson’s

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How DBS can help improve Parkinson’s mobility issues

Learn about the ACTIVA™ RC Neurostimulator from Medtronic

Crowded sidewalk on Oxford Street in London

Parkinson’s prevalence expected to increase by 18% in next seven years

Aging UK population could see increase in Parkinson’s over time

Neurological disorders – including Parkinson’s – are leading source of disability globally

Parkinson’s is world’s fastest growing neurological disorder

Michael J Fox Foundation launches ‘Fox Insight’ patient-led Parkinson’s data study

Sign-up now to the new patient-led data study from the MJFF

Are you in a patient-style ‘rut’? How to talk so your doctor listens

How to recognise patient styles to improve doctor relationships

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VIDEO: Directional deep brain stimulation: novel treatment options for all Parkinson’s patients

Technological advancements offer enhanced therapy outcomes

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From small steps to big leaps – 200 years of Parkinson’s disease research and therapy advancements

Advice from experts working to enhance Parkinson’s therapy options

£16,000 a year: the hidden price of Parkinson’s

Research reveals the monetary cost of Parkinson’s for UK families

Can a diabetes drug be repurposed to treat Parkinson’s too?

Common diabetes drug may have potential to treat Parkinson’s

Giant leap for research as NASA launches Parkinson’s protein into space

LRRK2 protein studied in space could unlock Parkinson’s research

The ‘Starbucks formula’: a new approach to Parkinson’s treatment that’s going global

Parkinson’s healthcare scheme where the patient is a partner

Are impulse control disorders the last Parkinson’s ‘taboo’?

New PD guidelines updates focus on impulse control disorders

Aspiring Parkinson’s nurses urged to apply for “hands-on” summer school in Portugal

A unique opportunity to bring Parkinson’s nurses together

Your gym or mine: accessing specialised community Parkinson’s exercise programmes

The best exercise regime is one you stick to. Sense, or nonsense?

Muhammad Ali’s death “has raised Parkinson’s awareness”

Muhammad Ali’s legacy lives on

‘Project Emma’ tremor-reducing watch unveiled by Microsoft CEO

Haiyan Zhang and Emma Lawton showcase tremor-reducing device

How close are we to a Parkinson’s breakthrough? Three experts have their say

Renowned experts give their opinions on the next breakthrough

83-year-old invents Parkinson’s ‘retainer’ to deliver oral levodopa via the mouth

New device delivers oral levodopa at continuous, controlled rate

Fast-acting inhalable levodopa produces positive results in clinical trial

Is inhalable levodopa for treating Parkinson’s one step closer?

App improves adherence to Parkinson’s meds

Patients using app are "10% more likely to take meds on time"

Steroid in shark livers could hold key to Parkinson’s treatment

New research suggests steroid may lead to next breakthrough

CES 2017: 5 innovative gadgets for people with Parkinson’s

We round up the latest hi-tech health aids for people with Parkinson’s

Faces of Parkinson’s: “To restore a person’s dignity – that’s my calling”

Parkinson’s practitioners featured in new book of portraits

Tremor-reducing GyroGlove set to launch in 2017

Volunteer testers wanted as launch date nears

“I can draw again” – how a smart watch helped a graphic designer overcome her Parkinson’s tremor

Vibrating watch helps graphic designer draw again

100 for Parkinson’s: patients suffer lower moods, higher stress levels and poorer sleep quality

Latest findings from 100 for Parkinson’s study released

The huge potential of nanotechnology on new Parkinson’s treatments

Can tiny mesh electronics revolutionise Parkinson’s treatments?

Paws for thought: dogs sniff out Parkinson’s disease with 90% hit rate

Dogs have been trained to sniff out Parkinson’s disease

Researchers carry out ‘world-first’ stem cell treatment for Parkinson’s disease

Revolutionary stem cells injected into brain of Parkinson’s patient

Over 1/3 of patients don’t receive enough info about Parkinson’s at diagnosis

Parkinson’s UK outlines key areas for improvement in care in audit

High blood pressure, arthritis and depression are most common conditions in Parkinson’s patients

“We cannot gather too much data”

5 awesome inventions to reduce troublesome Parkinson’s tremors

Specially designed products to stabilise shaking hands

Tips and tricks: how Parkinson’s patients can discover their own coping strategies

Bouncing a ball or riding a bike could help your symptoms

New research reveals a way of monitoring the activity of gene mutations that cause Parkinson’s

Scientists develop a new way to measure PD gene mutations

Developers of drug safety app want your opinion

“Help us improve patient safety," say campaigners

WEBINAR: Get expert advice on managing Parkinson’s pain and fatigue

Join this free MJ Fox Foundation live webinar

3 incredible walking inventions that Parkinson’s patients need to know about

Top tech: from laser-guided shoes to vibrating walking sticks

Fox Foundation offers $2m for ‘game-changing’ Parkinson’s breakthrough

Calling all researchers! $2m prize to develop imaging ‘tracer’ for key

Scientists genetically engineer world’s first monkey with Parkinson’s disease

Controversial research in Japan could lead to breakthroughs

Parkinson’s campaigners win fight to have life-changing drug approved

Drug that can “transform” lives is approved for use in Scotland

This innovative walking stick may change the lives of Parkinson’s patients

Student receives £15,000 grant to develop smart walking stick

When will new Parkinson’s psychosis drug be approved outside of the US?

FDA approves drug to treat hallucinations and delusions

World’s first blood test for Parkinson’s may lead to earlier treatment

Potential laboratory test for Parkinson’s discovered

More than a third of Parkinson’s patients hide symptoms “out of fear or shame”

Parkinson’s patients “too afraid” to reveal diagnosis

Global Parkinson’s study reveals sleep as biggest influence on wellbeing

First insights revealed from data gathered by smartphones

New levodopa ‘inhaler’ designed to eliminate ‘off’ times

Phase III clinical trial tests new inhaled form of levodopa

Apple says new CareKit platform will ‘empower’ Parkinson’s patients

Open-source platform to transform the way we think about health

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How state-of-the-art tech allows DBS upgrades without extra head surgery

VIDEO: Prof Alesch explains how special adapters can upgrade DBS patients

Why we should treat this ‘damaging’ study on physiotherapy in Parkinson’s with caution

President of APPDE calls PD REHAB trial “damaging”

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Hitting the sweet spot: how the new directional DBS system improves symptom control in Parkinson’s disease

New tech can find the brain’s ‘sweet spot’ for improved effectiveness

GyroGlove: call for volunteers to test award-winning, tremor-reducing wearable

Sign up to test the GyroGlove!

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Personalised and on-the-spot therapy: deep brain stimulation

Boston Scientific’s Vercise deep brain stimulation system

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VIDEO: From diagnosis to treatment in Parkinson’s disease

Watch experts explain the benefits of deep brain stimulation

How virtual reality is giving Parkinson’s patients a ‘disease-free’ Second Life

Second Life: a (virtual) world without Parkinson’s

Are we too focused on the search for a Parkinson’s cure?

We ask Parkinson’s experts for their views on this controversial debate

Lewy body dementia: “The worst of Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s together”

Shedding light on the dementia often mistaken for Parkinson’s

Five steps to approving advanced therapy Parkinson’s drugs

Ever wondered how new Parkinson’s medicines make it to market?

“Brain Surgery Live is a modern medical miracle the public deserved to see”

Exposure for such modern miracles is crucial, argues Justin Rossi

Cambridge University gets go-ahead for new £22m Parkinson’s research centre

Cambridge Uni to build ‘state-of-the-art’ Parkinson's research facility

The future generation of advanced therapies for Parkinson’s

Dr Kieran Breen explores the potential of stem cell & gene therapies

Dance for Parkinson’s: tune in to English National Ballet live stream

ENB live broadcast explores the impact of Dance for Parkinson’s

Moving to the beat: can techno help Parkinson’s patients walk better?

Here’s a good excuse for blasting out your favourite dance music

10 breakthrough Parkinson’s therapies to watch out for

Coffee to marijuana, the broader breakthrough picture is exciting

Google reveals huge plans to fight Parkinson’s

The tech giant is pumping funds into new life sciences team

Why are people with Parkinson’s more creative?

A new study shows people with Parkinson’s may be more creative

Can virtual reality help you control your brain?

Scientists look at how futuristic gaming tech can control brain signals

Waking up to the impact of sleep disruption

Researchers look at improving sleep patterns for people with Parkinson's

Save the last dance for Google Glass

How innovative software is helping patients dance off symptoms

Campaigners publish top priorities for Spain’s policymakers in ‘White Book’

The book is a new guide to improving Parkinson's treatment in Spain

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KinetiGraph: tracking your symptoms on the move

A look at Parkinson’s KinetiGraph, a new objective measurement device

People with depression ‘more likely’ to develop Parkinson’s

Could depression be a warning sign for Parkinson's?

Scientists ‘revive’ foetal implant treatment for Parkinson’s

Foetal cells are injected into a man's brain to 'cure' his Parkinson's

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EU approval for Medtronic DBS systems improves access to full-body MRI scans

Patients receiving DBS therapy have the option of full-body MRI scans

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Neurologists should be ‘guides not gods’ – Part 2

Top expert Bastiaan Bloem argues the case for a more holistic approach

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Professor Andrew Lees: Parkinson’s needs tailored disease management

Top Academic, Professor Andrew Lees: "Human beings are different"

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New brain chemical pump is “huge step forward” for advanced Parkinson’s

Approval of new dopamine pump welcomed by campaigners

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New patient-centred study will harvest data via smartphones

New iPhone app could gather data of 20,000 patients

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New technology helps prevent PwPs from falling

Innovative remote management gait guidance system is to launch soon

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Which physiotherapy treatment is right for you?

Physiotherapy guidelines reveal best treatments – including Tai Chi

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Neurologists should be ‘guides not gods’ – Part 1

Why physicians need to come down from their 'ivory towers'

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Could a cough medicine help slow the progression of Parkinson’s disease?

A new “promising approach” to Parkinson’s disease treatment?

How one doctor’s experience inspired a new tool for Parkinson’s disease

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Could a cough medicine help slow the progression of Parkinson’s disease?

A new “promising approach” to Parkinson’s disease treatment?

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How one doctor’s experience inspired a new tool for Parkinson’s disease

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What you need to know about apomorphine pump treatment for Parkinson’s disease

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Ask the expert: Is drooling an “overlooked” symptom of Parkinson’s disease?

“What we have discovered is the tip of the iceberg”

Human trial validates safety of potential new Parkinson’s disease drug

The Orchestra Study: investigating a new Parkinson’s disease drug

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“Telemedicine has the potential to take a great deal of burden off patients and families”

How a TikTok video inspired a new pill bottle design for Parkinson’s disease

How much do you know about Parkinson’s disease stages?

Ask the expert: Parkinson’s disease and mental health

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DBS visualisation software: a new era for Parkinson’s disease treatment?

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Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson’s disease just got smarter

Is an important Parkinson’s disease symptom being neglected?

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“Finding a DBS system to fit the needs of individual patients is crucial”

“The digital revolution has definitely started”

Ask the expert: How does Parkinson’s disease impact dreams?

Investigating rhythm, dance and Parkinson’s disease

Voice-assisted technology: a “virtual ally” in your home?

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The “indescribable” difference made by DBS

How a biobank could help solve Parkinson’s disease “puzzle”

Could a wearable device help ease Parkinson’s disease symptoms?

How Rory Cellan-Jones used AI to monitor his Parkinson’s disease

Ask the expert: Preparing for end of life

3 complementary therapies for Parkinson’s disease and sleep

How a new smell test could help diagnose Parkinson’s disease

Ask the expert: Is Parkinson’s disease hereditary?

Has the pandemic had some positive effects on people with Parkinson’s disease?

£1.2m award for Parkinson’s disease drug project

“Quick, simple and painless”: a new way to diagnose Parkinson’s disease?

Is it time for a new image of Parkinson’s disease?

Parkinson’s disease and loneliness: “people are hungry for some connection”

Could an Apple smart watch track your Parkinson’s disease symptoms?

Coronavirus vaccines: key facts for people with Parkinson’s disease

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5 things you might not know about DBS

Ask the expert: How can hallucinations affect people with Parkinson’s?

World’s first human CDNF clinical trial for Parkinson’s disease

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DBS: “We are moving past the idea that one treatment fits all”

6 tips for improving speech in Parkinson’s

A “world-first” trial for Parkinson’s disease

Covid-19 could be “a perfect storm for Parkinson’s disease”, researchers report

Ask the expert: How close are we to a cure for Parkinson’s disease?

Parkinson’s and depression: it’s not all in your mind

Ask the expert: How can clinical trials “slow, stop and reverse” Parkinson’s?

Cutting-edge technologies that could treat Parkinson’s

Reimagining Parkinson’s healthcare: a patient-focused plan

How does facial masking affect people with Parkinson’s?

Shuffling gait: is it Parkinson’s?

Study finds people with Parkinson’s leave work five years after diagnosis

Ask the expert: Why do people with Parkinson’s develop addictive behaviours?

Coronavirus and treatment for Parkinson’s

Dopamine agonists for Parkinson’s: a simple introduction

Ask the expert: Can environmental factors cause Parkinson’s?

Ask the expert: Are online innovations the future of Parkinson’s treatment?

The students breaking ground in Parkinson’s tech

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“A big step forward” – introducing next generation deep brain stimulation

Problems and possibilities: the impact of coronavirus on people with Parkinson’s

Ask the expert: How to spot fake Parkinson’s medicines online

Ask the expert: How will Brexit affect Parkinson’s drugs and research?

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Global collaboration in deep brain stimulation