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Debunking Five Common Myths About Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson’s disease is a common neurodegenerative condition, second only to Alzheimer's disease in its prevalence. According to the Parkinson’s Foundation,…

UF scientist’s Parkinson’s work selected for innovative drug development effort

August 22, 2024

JUPITER, Fla. — People with Parkinson’s need better treatment options, and they need them fast. A California nonprofit, SPARK NS, announced Tuesday that it has…

Parkinson’s Awareness Month: Expert Shares ÍøºìºÚÁÏ’s Approach to Care, New Advances

April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, a time dedicated to shedding light on this complex neurological condition that affects millions of lives worldwide. UF…

Inspired by Greek mythology, this potential drug shows promise for vanquishing Parkinson’s RNA in early studies

January 9, 2024

Like the Greek mythological beast with a snake’s tail and two ferocious heads, a potential Parkinson’s medicine created in the lab of chemist Matthew Disney,…

Knowledge is Power: A Parkinson’s Story

In 1997, Jane Masterson received notice that her bank had rejected her check because her handwritten signature had become illegible. “I also noticed when I…

Janis and Janet: The Twins Who Tamed Tremor at ÍøºìºÚÁÏ

By the time Janet Plum makes the short but taxing trip to serve the coffee, the mug is only half full. What’s missing of the morning brew is dotted on the…

Join our free seminar to ‘Get the facts about Parkinson’s disease’

Tremors. Slowing of movements. Stiffening of extremities. These can be indications that you have Parkinson’s disease, and what’s important to keep in mind is…

Facing Parkinson’s Disease Head-On

Some slight tremors. A shuffle when walking. These few symptoms are what Carolyn Douglas noticed about five years ago. She didnt know then, and wouldnt for a…

Deep brain stimulation settings may be successfully managed at home after surgery, study shows

June 28, 2021

New research published today shows that people receiving deep brain stimulation, or DBS, for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease may be managed successfully…

ÍøºìºÚÁÏ first in U.S. to implant new, advanced deep brain stimulation system

June 4, 2021

A team of University of Florida ÍøºìºÚÁÏ neurosurgeons and neurologists recently became the first in the U.S. to implant a newly FDA-approved, technologically…