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How to Modify Your Home for Living With Parkinson’s Disease
Sneha Mantri, MD discusses ways you can modify your home to make it more safe and livable for individuals with Parkinson's.
Does Parkinson’s Disease Cause Excessive Sleepiness?
Sneha Mantri, MD discusses how to navigate sleep disruptions as part of end-stage Parkinson's.
Parkinson’s Foundation Announces New Chief Medical Officer Leadership Role
Sneha Mantri, MD, MS has been appointed Chief Medical Officer of the Parkinson's Foundation.
Parkinson’s Gut-Microbiota Links Raise Treatment Possibilities
Laurie Sanders, PhD discusses causal relationships between the microbiome and Parkinson's Disease.
These LI Exercise Classes Can Help Relieve Parkinson's Symptoms
Dr. Dahlben discusses the benefits of exercise for Parkinson's patients and its impact on progression.
What Comes Next: Neuroscience
Dr. Calakos is featured in this School of Medicine write up discussing the impact of new technologies in neurosciences research.
Fact Check: CoQ10 Is NOT A Proven Treatment For Preventing Alzheimer's or Parkinson's Disease
Dr. Whitson discusses the misconception of CoQ10 as a treatment for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.
New Gut-Brain Parkinson’s Disease Consortium Studies Connection Between the Gut Microbiome and Parkinson's Disease
This story comes from the Fall 2024 edition of Coming Down The Pipeline: What's new & next at the DCRI, and the people making it happen sent out on December 11, 2024. Learn more about the DCRI on their website.
More than half of patients who develop Parkinson’s Disease (PD) have a history of complaints related to the gastrointestinal (GI) system, such as chronic nausea or constipation.
2024 Michelle Winn Awards Celebrate Achievements in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Andy Liu, MD, Kim Johnson, MD, and Burt Scott, MD, PhD were recipients of this year's Michelle P. Winn Inclusive Excellence Award.
Governor Cooper Proclaims May 2024 as Huntington's Disease Awareness Month
The following is a proclamation by Governor Cooper stating May 2024 is to be observed as Huntington's Disease Awareness Month. View the proclamation on the official state website.