Dec 23, 2024 | General Interest, Living with PD, Research
Shared from myparkinsonsteam.com. A MyParkinsonsTeam member recently asked, “Should I do genetic testing for PD? Several of my family members have had it … Does it run in families?” The short answer is: it’s complicated. There is still much that scientists do not...
Dec 23, 2024 | Living with PD
Shared from parkinson.org. In this compelling episode, we’re joined by Gary Boyle, Vice President of Parkinson’s Europe and a dedicated advocate for individuals living with Parkinson’s disease. Gary opens up about his personal journey, including being diagnosed with...
Dec 23, 2024 | Living with PD, Research
Shared from parkinson.org. Guanylyl cyclase C (GUCY2C) is protective against dopamine neuron degeneration, a hallmark of Parkinson’s, by helping the cell’s powerhouse. A new study is the first to identify a brain receptor called GUCY2C as a potential way to fight...
Dec 13, 2024 | Living with PD
Shared from myparkinsonsteam.com. If you have Parkinson’s disease, you may be curious about the role of vitamin D in your symptoms and the condition’s progression. “My blood work shows that I am very low on vitamin D. Does this have anything to do with Parkinson’s...
Dec 13, 2024 | Living with PD, Research
Shared from brainandlife.org. Participating in clinical trials confers many benefits. Enrollees often have access to new drugs that may improve their conditions. They also receive focused attention and monitoring from medical experts and usually learn more about...
Dec 13, 2024 | Living with PD
Shared from brainandlife.org. When Mary Wasser-man’s husband, Albert, was diagnosed at age 81 with Lewy body dementia along with Parkinson’s disease in 2020, she worried about keeping him safe at their home in San Diego. Three years later, in April...
