Alternatives to L-dopa for initial treatment of Parkinson's disease (PD) should be considered for patients younger than 65-70 years. Nonmotor symptoms are very common in PD and include ...

In the days before the technique was developed, treatment for Parkinson’s disease meant medication or neuroablative lesion surgery, which involves the targeted destruction of brain tissue.

Rates of Parkinson’s disease are rising for reasons which remain unclear, yet it remains an incurable illness. Right now, the main treatment available to patients is levodopa, a therapy which ...

Here's a case study. Dispelling the myths and misconceptions about Parkinson's disease is important as these can prevent patients from receiving effective treatment and caring for themselves.

West Coast charity partner Parkinson’s WA yesterday launched a new publication, “Guidelines for Physiotherapy Practice in Caring for People with Parkinson’s Disease”, or the “Physio Manual” as it has ...

So far, 13 people with Parkinson's and 11 with multiple sclerosis have received the treatment, namely 120ml of this golden brew, to be taken every morning for 3 months. "A number of tests followed ...

A treatment that has restored the movement of patients with chronic Parkinson's disease has been developed by Canadian researchers. Previously housebound patients are now able to walk more freely ...