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Is Parkinson’s Disease Hereditary?
If Parkinson’s seems to run in your family, you may ask — is Parkinson’s disease (PD) hereditary? Although most PD is not hereditary, genes do play a role.
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Parkinson's Disease Treatment
Medication and other treatments for Parkinson’s disease can relieve symptoms and improve quality of life. Here’s what you should know.
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Parkinson’s Disease Research
There is still no way to halt the progression of Parkinson’s disease, but research on this movement disorder is exploring several avenues. Here's what you should know.
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Treating Psychosis in Parkinson’s Disease
One medication can partly tame the scary symptoms in Parkinson’s that often come from taking traditional medication: hallucinations, or psychosis. Learn more.
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PARKINSON'S DISEASE
What Is Deep Brain Stimulation?
Sending electricity directly to parts of the brain can treat Parkinson’s disease and other illnesses. Here’s what you should know about deep brain stimulation.
How Is Parkinson's Disease Diagnosed?
There are no specific tests for diagnosing Parkinson’s. How Parkinson’s disease is diagnosed involves a neurological exam by a doctor and a review of your symptoms.
Stages of Parkinson's Disease
Symptoms vary as the stages of Parkinson's disease progress. Understanding these five Parkinson’s disease stages can help people with cope with the disease.
Tracking Parkinson’s Disease Symptoms with Mobile Apps
Symptoms of Parkinson's disease vary from person to person. Smartphone apps can document their progression. Here’s what you should know.
Caring for a Loved One with Parkinson’s
If you're caring for a loved one with Parkinson's disease, one of the best early steps you can take is to invite a seasoned caregiver to meet with you, your loved one, and concerned family.
Leukemia Drug May Lead to Help For Neurological Diseases
The success of the cancer drug nilotinib (Tasingna) has researchers trying to find a treatment for Parkinson’s that uses a similar chemical pathway.