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Unmet Needs in Palliative Care for Advanced Parkinson Disease
12/20/2024
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
Palliative care plays a critical role in improving the quality of life for patients with advanced Parkinson disease (PD) and their caregivers, yet it remains underutilized.
Palliative care plays a critical role in improving the quality of life for patients with advanced Parkinson disease (PD) and their caregivers, yet it remains underutilized.
Palliative care plays a critical...
12/20/2024
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Family History and Genetic Risk Shape Parkinson Disease Progression
12/06/2024
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
Patients with Parkinson disease (PD) and with a family history of the condition may experience slower disease progression and a lower risk of developing freezing of gait.
Patients with Parkinson disease (PD) and with a family history of the condition may experience slower disease progression and a lower risk of developing freezing of gait.
Patients with Parkinson disease...
12/06/2024
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Systematic Review Highlights Key Symptoms Impacting Quality of Life in Patients With Parkinson Disease and Care Partners
11/15/2024
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
People with Parkinson disease (PD) and their care partners (CPs) face significant challenges affecting their health-related quality of life (HRQOL), with different PD symptoms impacting them as the disease progresses.
People with Parkinson disease (PD) and their care partners (CPs) face significant challenges affecting their health-related quality of life (HRQOL), with different PD symptoms impacting them as the disease progresses.
People with Parkinson disease...
11/15/2024
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Depression Increases Risk of Parkinson Disease, Dementia, and Mortality, Study Finds
10/10/2024
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
Depression in Parkinson disease (PD) is not just a consequence of motor symptoms but may be an early indicator of the disease, associated with increased mortality and dementia risk, according to a study published in the Journal of Neurology,...
Depression in Parkinson disease (PD) is not just a consequence of motor symptoms but may be an early indicator of the disease, associated with increased mortality and dementia risk, according to a study published in the Journal of Neurology,...
Depression in Parkinson disease...
10/10/2024
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Parkinson's Foundation Invests $3 Million in Groundbreaking Research to Accelerate Treatment Breakthroughs
09/10/2024
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
The Parkinson's Foundation has announced a $3 million investment in 33 research grants, marking a significant step forward in the battle against Parkinson disease and offering new hope for millions of patients worldwide, according to a press...
The Parkinson's Foundation has announced a $3 million investment in 33 research grants, marking a significant step forward in the battle against Parkinson disease and offering new hope for millions of patients worldwide, according to a press...
The Parkinson's Foundation has...
09/10/2024
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At-Home Intracranial Recordings Reveal Circadian Rhythms in Patients with PD
08/27/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Globus pallidus internus (GPi) activity in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) was strongly modulated by circadian rhythms, according to a study published in Nature Communications.
Globus pallidus internus (GPi) activity in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) was strongly modulated by circadian rhythms, according to a study published in Nature Communications.
Globus pallidus internus (GPi)...
08/27/2024
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PD-Related Genes Contribute to Disease in 15% of Patients
08/05/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Approximately 15% of patients with Parkinson disease (PD) in a large international cohort had potentially actionable genetic variants, according to a study published in the journal Brain.
Approximately 15% of patients with Parkinson disease (PD) in a large international cohort had potentially actionable genetic variants, according to a study published in the journal Brain.
Approximately 15% of patients...
08/05/2024
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MRI-Guided Focused Ultrasound Subthalamotomy for Treating Parkinson Disease
07/23/2024
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
A study assessed the safety and effectiveness of staged bilateral MRI-guided focused ultrasound subthalamotomy (FUS-STN) to treat Parkinson Disease (PD).
A study assessed the safety and effectiveness of staged bilateral MRI-guided focused ultrasound subthalamotomy (FUS-STN) to treat Parkinson Disease (PD).
A study assessed the safety and...
07/23/2024
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Researchers Use AI to Predict Parkinson Disease Up to 7 Years
06/20/2024
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
Researchers developed a blood test using artificial intelligence (AI) to predict Parkinson disease up to 7 years.
Researchers developed a blood test using artificial intelligence (AI) to predict Parkinson disease up to 7 years.
Researchers developed a blood...
06/20/2024
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Investigational PD Cell Therapy Receives FDA RMAT Designation
06/06/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted the investigational cell therapy bemdaneprocel a Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy (RMAT) designation for the treatment of Parkinson disease (PD), announced bemdaneprocel developer...
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted the investigational cell therapy bemdaneprocel a Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy (RMAT) designation for the treatment of Parkinson disease (PD), announced bemdaneprocel developer...
The US Food and Drug...
06/06/2024
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Exposure to Airborne Manganese, Beryllium, and Nickel May Increase the Risk of Parkinson Disease
05/21/2024
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
Environmental exposure to airborne manganese, beryllium, and nickel may increase the risk of Parkinson disease (PD), according to study results presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Neurology.
Environmental exposure to airborne manganese, beryllium, and nickel may increase the risk of Parkinson disease (PD), according to study results presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Neurology.
Environmental exposure to...
05/21/2024
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Unmet Needs in Palliative Care for Advanced Parkinson Disease
12/20/2024
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
Palliative care plays a critical role in improving the quality of life for patients with advanced Parkinson disease (PD) and their caregivers, yet it remains underutilized.
Palliative care plays a critical role in improving the quality of life for patients with advanced Parkinson disease (PD) and their caregivers, yet it remains underutilized.
Palliative care plays a critical...
12/20/2024
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Family History and Genetic Risk Shape Parkinson Disease Progression
12/06/2024
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
Patients with Parkinson disease (PD) and with a family history of the condition may experience slower disease progression and a lower risk of developing freezing of gait.
Patients with Parkinson disease (PD) and with a family history of the condition may experience slower disease progression and a lower risk of developing freezing of gait.
Patients with Parkinson disease...
12/06/2024
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Systematic Review Highlights Key Symptoms Impacting Quality of Life in Patients With Parkinson Disease and Care Partners
11/15/2024
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
People with Parkinson disease (PD) and their care partners (CPs) face significant challenges affecting their health-related quality of life (HRQOL), with different PD symptoms impacting them as the disease progresses.
People with Parkinson disease (PD) and their care partners (CPs) face significant challenges affecting their health-related quality of life (HRQOL), with different PD symptoms impacting them as the disease progresses.
People with Parkinson disease...
11/15/2024
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Depression Increases Risk of Parkinson Disease, Dementia, and Mortality, Study Finds
10/10/2024
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
Depression in Parkinson disease (PD) is not just a consequence of motor symptoms but may be an early indicator of the disease, associated with increased mortality and dementia risk, according to a study published in the Journal of Neurology,...
Depression in Parkinson disease (PD) is not just a consequence of motor symptoms but may be an early indicator of the disease, associated with increased mortality and dementia risk, according to a study published in the Journal of Neurology,...
Depression in Parkinson disease...
10/10/2024
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Parkinson's Foundation Invests $3 Million in Groundbreaking Research to Accelerate Treatment Breakthroughs
09/10/2024
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
The Parkinson's Foundation has announced a $3 million investment in 33 research grants, marking a significant step forward in the battle against Parkinson disease and offering new hope for millions of patients worldwide, according to a press...
The Parkinson's Foundation has announced a $3 million investment in 33 research grants, marking a significant step forward in the battle against Parkinson disease and offering new hope for millions of patients worldwide, according to a press...
The Parkinson's Foundation has...
09/10/2024
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
At-Home Intracranial Recordings Reveal Circadian Rhythms in Patients with PD
08/27/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Globus pallidus internus (GPi) activity in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) was strongly modulated by circadian rhythms, according to a study published in Nature Communications.
Globus pallidus internus (GPi) activity in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) was strongly modulated by circadian rhythms, according to a study published in Nature Communications.
Globus pallidus internus (GPi)...
08/27/2024
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
PD-Related Genes Contribute to Disease in 15% of Patients
08/05/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Approximately 15% of patients with Parkinson disease (PD) in a large international cohort had potentially actionable genetic variants, according to a study published in the journal Brain.
Approximately 15% of patients with Parkinson disease (PD) in a large international cohort had potentially actionable genetic variants, according to a study published in the journal Brain.
Approximately 15% of patients...
08/05/2024
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
MRI-Guided Focused Ultrasound Subthalamotomy for Treating Parkinson Disease
07/23/2024
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
A study assessed the safety and effectiveness of staged bilateral MRI-guided focused ultrasound subthalamotomy (FUS-STN) to treat Parkinson Disease (PD).
A study assessed the safety and effectiveness of staged bilateral MRI-guided focused ultrasound subthalamotomy (FUS-STN) to treat Parkinson Disease (PD).
A study assessed the safety and...
07/23/2024
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Researchers Use AI to Predict Parkinson Disease Up to 7 Years
06/20/2024
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
Researchers developed a blood test using artificial intelligence (AI) to predict Parkinson disease up to 7 years.
Researchers developed a blood test using artificial intelligence (AI) to predict Parkinson disease up to 7 years.
Researchers developed a blood...
06/20/2024
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Investigational PD Cell Therapy Receives FDA RMAT Designation
06/06/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted the investigational cell therapy bemdaneprocel a Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy (RMAT) designation for the treatment of Parkinson disease (PD), announced bemdaneprocel developer...
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted the investigational cell therapy bemdaneprocel a Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy (RMAT) designation for the treatment of Parkinson disease (PD), announced bemdaneprocel developer...
The US Food and Drug...
06/06/2024
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Unmet Needs in Palliative Care for Advanced Parkinson Disease
12/20/2024
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
Palliative care plays a critical role in improving the quality of life for patients with advanced Parkinson disease (PD) and their caregivers, yet it remains underutilized.
Palliative care plays a critical role in improving the quality of life for patients with advanced Parkinson disease (PD) and their caregivers, yet it remains underutilized.
Palliative care plays a critical...
12/20/2024
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Family History and Genetic Risk Shape Parkinson Disease Progression
12/06/2024
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
Patients with Parkinson disease (PD) and with a family history of the condition may experience slower disease progression and a lower risk of developing freezing of gait.
Patients with Parkinson disease (PD) and with a family history of the condition may experience slower disease progression and a lower risk of developing freezing of gait.
Patients with Parkinson disease...
12/06/2024
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Study Highlights Safety and Effectiveness of Pulsed Field Ablation for Treating Atrial Fibrillation
12/04/2024
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) demonstrates promising safety and efficacy in real-world clinical practice in treating atrial fibrillation, according to a study published in Nature Medicine.
Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) demonstrates promising safety and efficacy in real-world clinical practice in treating atrial fibrillation, according to a study published in Nature Medicine.
Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA)...
12/04/2024
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Systematic Review Highlights Key Symptoms Impacting Quality of Life in Patients With Parkinson Disease and Care Partners
11/15/2024
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
People with Parkinson disease (PD) and their care partners (CPs) face significant challenges affecting their health-related quality of life (HRQOL), with different PD symptoms impacting them as the disease progresses.
People with Parkinson disease (PD) and their care partners (CPs) face significant challenges affecting their health-related quality of life (HRQOL), with different PD symptoms impacting them as the disease progresses.
People with Parkinson disease...
11/15/2024
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Women Face Higher Mortality Risk from Postoperative Atrial Fibriliation Despite Lower Incidence Postsurgery
11/14/2024
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
While men are more likely to develop postoperative atrial fibrillation (poAF) after open-heart surgery, women with poAF face a higher risk of long-term mortality compared to men.
While men are more likely to develop postoperative atrial fibrillation (poAF) after open-heart surgery, women with poAF face a higher risk of long-term mortality compared to men.
While men are more likely to...
11/14/2024
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Study Reveals Key Predictors of Dementia Risk in Patients With Parkinson Disease
11/01/2024
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
Age, sex, and education are key dementia risks in Parkinson disease.
Age, sex, and education are key dementia risks in Parkinson disease.
Age, sex, and education are key...
11/01/2024
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Adaptive Deep Brain Stimulation Shows Promise in Enhancing Parkinson Disease Treatment
10/25/2024
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
Personalized adaptive deep brain stimulation may offer better control of motor symptoms and enhance quality of life compared to standard treatment approaches in Parkinson disease.
Personalized adaptive deep brain stimulation may offer better control of motor symptoms and enhance quality of life compared to standard treatment approaches in Parkinson disease.
Personalized adaptive deep brain...
10/25/2024
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Investigating a Potential Link Between Inflammation and Cardiac Arrhythmia
10/23/2024
Hannah Musick
Researchers investigated how immune cells in human epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) contribute to atrial fibrillation (AF), revealing a potential link between inflammation and cardiac arrhythmia according to research published in Nature...
Researchers investigated how immune cells in human epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) contribute to atrial fibrillation (AF), revealing a potential link between inflammation and cardiac arrhythmia according to research published in Nature...
Researchers investigated how...
10/23/2024
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Depression Increases Risk of Parkinson Disease, Dementia, and Mortality, Study Finds
10/10/2024
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
Depression in Parkinson disease (PD) is not just a consequence of motor symptoms but may be an early indicator of the disease, associated with increased mortality and dementia risk, according to a study published in the Journal of Neurology,...
Depression in Parkinson disease (PD) is not just a consequence of motor symptoms but may be an early indicator of the disease, associated with increased mortality and dementia risk, according to a study published in the Journal of Neurology,...
Depression in Parkinson disease...
10/10/2024
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Parkinson's Foundation Invests $3 Million in Groundbreaking Research to Accelerate Treatment Breakthroughs
09/10/2024
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
The Parkinson's Foundation has announced a $3 million investment in 33 research grants, marking a significant step forward in the battle against Parkinson disease and offering new hope for millions of patients worldwide, according to a press...
The Parkinson's Foundation has announced a $3 million investment in 33 research grants, marking a significant step forward in the battle against Parkinson disease and offering new hope for millions of patients worldwide, according to a press...
The Parkinson's Foundation has...
09/10/2024
Annals of Long-Term Care

Insights

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Podcasts
Treatment Efficacy for Parkinson Disease-Related Anxiety
06/29/2021
Julie Gould; Maria Asimopoulos
Ruth Schneider, MD, assistant professor and director, Huntington’s Disease Society of America Center of Excellence, University of Rochester, discusses her recent research that examined patient outcomes and responses to buspirone in the...
Ruth Schneider, MD, assistant professor and director, Huntington’s Disease Society of America Center of Excellence, University of Rochester, discusses her recent research that examined patient outcomes and responses to buspirone in the...
Ruth Schneider, MD, assistant...
06/29/2021
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Beneficial Treatments for OFF Episodes Among Patients With PD
Videos
Beneficial Treatments for OFF Episodes Among Patients With PD
02/18/2021
Maria C Ospina, MD, movement disorder neurologist, discusses how physicians can ensure they receive all of the information needed to unlock patterns of Parkinson disease among their patients, and breaks down treatment options for OFF episodes...
Maria C Ospina, MD, movement disorder neurologist, discusses how physicians can ensure they receive all of the information needed to unlock patterns of Parkinson disease among their patients, and breaks down treatment options for OFF episodes...
Maria C Ospina, MD, movement...
02/18/2021
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Unmet Needs in Palliative Care for Advanced Parkinson Disease
12/20/2024
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
Palliative care plays a critical role in improving the quality of life for patients with advanced Parkinson disease (PD) and their caregivers, yet it remains underutilized.
Palliative care plays a critical role in improving the quality of life for patients with advanced Parkinson disease (PD) and their caregivers, yet it remains underutilized.
Palliative care plays a critical...
12/20/2024
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Family History and Genetic Risk Shape Parkinson Disease Progression
12/06/2024
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
Patients with Parkinson disease (PD) and with a family history of the condition may experience slower disease progression and a lower risk of developing freezing of gait.
Patients with Parkinson disease (PD) and with a family history of the condition may experience slower disease progression and a lower risk of developing freezing of gait.
Patients with Parkinson disease...
12/06/2024
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Systematic Review Highlights Key Symptoms Impacting Quality of Life in Patients With Parkinson Disease and Care Partners
11/15/2024
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
People with Parkinson disease (PD) and their care partners (CPs) face significant challenges affecting their health-related quality of life (HRQOL), with different PD symptoms impacting them as the disease progresses.
People with Parkinson disease (PD) and their care partners (CPs) face significant challenges affecting their health-related quality of life (HRQOL), with different PD symptoms impacting them as the disease progresses.
People with Parkinson disease...
11/15/2024
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Depression Increases Risk of Parkinson Disease, Dementia, and Mortality, Study Finds
10/10/2024
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
Depression in Parkinson disease (PD) is not just a consequence of motor symptoms but may be an early indicator of the disease, associated with increased mortality and dementia risk, according to a study published in the Journal of Neurology,...
Depression in Parkinson disease (PD) is not just a consequence of motor symptoms but may be an early indicator of the disease, associated with increased mortality and dementia risk, according to a study published in the Journal of Neurology,...
Depression in Parkinson disease...
10/10/2024
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Parkinson's Foundation Invests $3 Million in Groundbreaking Research to Accelerate Treatment Breakthroughs
09/10/2024
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
The Parkinson's Foundation has announced a $3 million investment in 33 research grants, marking a significant step forward in the battle against Parkinson disease and offering new hope for millions of patients worldwide, according to a press...
The Parkinson's Foundation has announced a $3 million investment in 33 research grants, marking a significant step forward in the battle against Parkinson disease and offering new hope for millions of patients worldwide, according to a press...
The Parkinson's Foundation has...
09/10/2024
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