Boston University (BU) today announced it has been awarded a $2 million research grant from The Michael J. Fox Foundation for ...

Parkinson's disease, a progressive neurological disorder affecting more than 1 million people in the U.S. and more than 10 ...

Parkinson's disease does more than cause tremors and trouble walking. It can also affect sleep, smell, digestion and even thinking. NPR's Jon Hamilton reports on new research suggesting that's because ...

HONOLULU — Virtual reality (VR) may help clinicians better assess gait disturbances, including freezing of gait (FOG), in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Using a “Virtual Gait Lab” system, ...

For patients with Parkinson's disease, changes in their ability to walk can be dramatic. “Parkinson’s gait,” as it is often called, can include changes in step length and asymmetry between legs. This ...

Parkinson's disease, a progressive neurological disorder affecting more than 1 million people in the U.S. and more than 10 ...

Researchers at UC San Francisco have developed a new way to improve walking for patients with Parkinson’s Disease using deep brain stimulation and artificial intelligence. Deep brain stimulation (DBS) ...

A team led by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and the Duncan Neurological Research Institute (Duncan NRI) at Texas ...

For decades, Parkinson’s disease has been diagnosed only after unmistakable symptoms such as tremor, stiffness, and slowed ...

Swedish researchers discover a blood test that can detect Parkinson's disease up to 20 years before symptoms appear, offering ...

When someone develops a tremor or experiences slowed movements, Parkinson’s disease often comes to mind first. However, several neurological conditions present with remarkably similar symptoms, ...