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

Researchers say this trial is “a big step forward”

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

Read about an upcoming research trial from Sweden and the UK

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

A new method for early Parkinson’s disease diagnosis?

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

An ‘important step forward’ in treatment?

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

Would you take part in the UCB research trial?

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

A simple solution for “an everyday struggle”

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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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

We talk to the team behind the innovative CUE1 device

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

The BBC correspondent on tracking his symptoms with tech

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

The new solution could help with early detection

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£1.2m award for Parkinson’s disease drug project

A team of researchers are developing an innovative treatment

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

An “innovative” test that could help improve diagnosis

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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

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5 things you might not know about DBS

Diving deeper into deep brain stimulation with Dr Lennart Stieglitz

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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

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Focused Ultrasound Parkinson's Trial

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

A new trial in Canada is investigating ultrasound technology

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Cutting-edge technologies that could treat Parkinson’s

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

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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

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Global collaboration in deep brain stimulation

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

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

The trial will be carried out over three years

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Deep brain stimulation: the future is personalised

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

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

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

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

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

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Parkinson’s AI trial launched by Chinese tech giant

The study will take place in London

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A future with fewer side effects for DBS-implanted patients

The future of DBS technology

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Expert opinion: Parkinson’s and the appendix

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

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“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

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Could a horse tranquilliser help treat Parkinson’s?

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

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

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

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

Have your say on living with Parkinson’s

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Watch: Parkinson’s invention goes viral

New invention helps people with restricted mobility get dressed

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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

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How DBS can help improve Parkinson’s mobility issues

Learn about the ACTIVA™ RC Neurostimulator from Medtronic

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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

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

Common diabetes drug may have potential to treat Parkinson’s

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

LRRK2 protein studied in space could unlock Parkinson’s research

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

Haiyan Zhang and Emma Lawton showcase tremor-reducing device

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

New device delivers oral levodopa at continuous, controlled rate

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Fast-acting inhalable levodopa produces positive results in clinical trial

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

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App improves adherence to Parkinson’s meds

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

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

New research suggests steroid may lead to next breakthrough

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

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

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Tremor-reducing GyroGlove set to launch in 2017

Volunteer testers wanted as launch date nears

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

Vibrating watch helps graphic designer draw again

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The huge potential of nanotechnology on new Parkinson’s treatments

Can tiny mesh electronics revolutionise Parkinson’s treatments?

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

Revolutionary stem cells injected into brain of Parkinson’s patient

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5 awesome inventions to reduce troublesome Parkinson’s tremors

Specially designed products to stabilise shaking hands

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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

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Developers of drug safety app want your opinion

“Help us improve patient safety," say campaigners

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

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

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

Controversial research in Japan could lead to breakthroughs

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Duodopa approved in Scotland lead

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

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

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

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

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

FDA approves drug to treat hallucinations and delusions

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

Potential laboratory test for Parkinson’s discovered

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

First insights revealed from data gathered by smartphones

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

Phase III clinical trial tests new inhaled form of levodopa

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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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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10 breakthrough Parkinson’s therapies to watch out for

Coffee to marijuana, the broader breakthrough picture is exciting

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Google reveals huge plans to fight Parkinson’s

The tech giant is pumping funds into new life sciences team

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Why are people with Parkinson’s more creative?

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

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Can virtual reality help you control your brain?

Scientists look at how futuristic gaming tech can control brain signals

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Waking up to the impact of sleep disruption

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

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Save the last dance for Google Glass

How innovative software is helping patients dance off symptoms

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KinetiGraph: tracking your symptoms on the move

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

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

Could depression be a warning sign for Parkinson's?

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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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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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