A brain scan that could diagnose Parkinson's Date 29 November 2016 Research funded by Parkinson's UK has found MRIs, a type of brain scan, to be 'highly accurate' at identifying mild to moderate Parkinson's.
Further evidence that Parkinson's starts in the gut Date 24 November 2016 An abnormal protein normally found in brain cells affected in Parkinson's can move from the gut to the brain, according to new research.
New drug treatment Opicapone launches in UK Date 18 October 2016 A new drug treatment for Parkinson's, opicapone, has launched in the UK. It could prolong the effect of levodopa and reduce the number of tablets required.
New research highlights importance of cardiovascular health in Parkinson's Date 29 September 2016 New research shows that people recently diagnosed with Parkinson's who are at high or medium risk of cardiovascular disease tend to have more problems with walking and memory.
Study shows potential benefit for caffeine in Parkinson's Date 20 September 2016 A new clinical study published in the journal Parkinsonism and Related Disorders links higher caffeine consumption to slower development of Parkinson's symptoms after diagnosis.
Ultrasound treatment shows promise for managing tremor Date 26 August 2016 Positive results from a trial of ultrasound therapy for treating tremor have been published, with potential benefits for controlling Parkinson's symptoms.
Could Parkinson's be detected with an eye test? Date 18 August 2016 Researchers from the UCL have identified a way to detect Parkinson's through the eyes in a rat model of the condition.
Understanding the link between head injury and Parkinson's risk Date 12 July 2016 New research suggests that severe head injury, which causes loss of consciousness, could be linked to increased risk of developing Parkinson's.
Common dementia drug could improve Parkinson's symptoms Date 12 January 2016 Researchers at the University of Bristol have discovered that a common dementia drug, rivastigmine, could reduce falls in people with Parkinson's.
