Introduction Virtual reality-based telerehabilitation (VR-TR) combines gamified exercises with remote supervision for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Its effectiveness and safety in PD remain ...

The researchers saw that turning speed did not drop only near diagnosis. Based on their results, estimated turning speeds ...

Parkinson’s disease — which causes poor balance and stiff movement — affects an estimated 1 million Americans. That number is expected to rise by 20% in the next few years. While there’s no sure-fire ...

Critical Path Institute (C-Path) and the Center for Health + Technology (CHeT) at University of Rochester today announced the release of two seminal publications about digital health technologies for ...

Hope is preparing for close-out meetings with the FDA. Chang said the team is “hopeful to advance to a phase 3 confirmatory trial” of the stem cell therapy candidate.

EDITOR’S NOTE: The podcast Chasing Life With Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores the medical science behind some of life’s mysteries big and small. You can listen to episodes here. The “Shaking Palsy.” Those ...

A common chemical that is widespread in the U.S. has been linked to an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease, researchers say. In a recent study published in the journal Neurology, researchers found a ...

As much as 31% of the world’s population has metabolic syndrome. Past research shows that metabolic syndrome can lead to diseases like Parkinson’s disease. A new study provides further evidence of a ...

Neighborhoods near golf courses are often considered desirable locations, blending nature, leisure and nice views. However, a new study suggests that houses within a few miles of manicured fairways ...

Share on Pinterest New research has found a link between sleep disorders and an increased risk of Parkinson’s. Westend61/Getty Images A new study finds that having obstructive sleep apnea increases ...