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• The road ahead: 2020 January 5, 2020 Here at the SoPD, we are primarily interested in disease modification for Parkinson’s. While there is a great deal of interesting research exploring the causes of the condition, novel symptomatic therapies, and other aspects of Parkinson’s, my focus is generally on the science seeking to slow, stop or reverse the condition. At the start of each year, it is a…
• Algorithm for Wearable Sensors Ably Measures Tremor Severity as Patients Go About Daily Life, Study Says November 4, 2019 Researchers have developed algorithms that work with wearable sensors to continuously monitor tremor, and estimate total tremor, in Parkinson’s patients as they go about their daily routines. Analyses of sensor results using one algorithm, in particular, were similar to an established test assessing tremor without being dependent on the time the test is given. The study, “Wearable Sensors for Estimation of…
• People with Reduced Smell, Taste Abilities at Risk of Parkinson’s Detected by Machine Learning July 25, 2018 Machine learning identifies individuals with reduced odor and taste sensitivity as people at risk for developing Parkinson’s disease, researchers from Italy report. The approach could be part of a noninvasive method to study early-onset Parkinson’s, the findings suggest. The study, “Comparative Motor Pre-clinical Assessment in Parkinson’s Disease Using Supervised Machine Learning Approaches,” appeared in the journal Annals of Biomedical Engineering.…
• Journey With Parkinson’s: (Part 2) A Different Side of Life November 2, 2020 “Yesterday is but today’s memory, and tomorrow is today’s dream.” Khalil Gibran “Time is free, but it’s priceless. You can’t own it, but you can use it. You can’t keep it, but you can spend it. Once you’ve lost it you can never get it back.” Harvey Mackay Introduction: I am a scientist, trained as a protein chemist with expertise…
• Journey With Parkinson’s: (Part 2) A Different Side of Life November 2, 2020 “Yesterday is but today’s memory, and tomorrow is today’s dream.” Khalil Gibran “Time is free, but it’s priceless. You can’t own it, but you can use it. You can’t keep it, but you can spend it. Once you’ve lost it you can never get it back.” Harvey Mackay Introduction: I am a scientist, trained as a protein chemist with expertise…
• Monthly Research Review – November 2019 November 30, 2019   At the end of each month the SoPD writes a post which provides an overview of some of the major pieces of Parkinson’s-related research that were made available during November 2019. The post is divided into seven parts based on the type of research: Basic biology Disease mechanism Clinical research New clinical trials Clinical trial news Other news Review…
• Let’s Talk About Palliative Care and Parkinson’s disease January 12, 2021 People with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and their care partners are always searching for ways to make their lives easier, healthier and fuller. Using the principles of palliative care to enhance PD-specific care is one way to do that. Palliative care is a medical approach for those with complex illnesses, in which the focus is on maximizing quality of life. This…
• Monthy research review – December 2019 December 30, 2019   At the end of each month the SoPD writes a post which provides an overview of some of the major pieces of Parkinson’s-related research that were made available during December 2019. The post is divided into seven parts based on the type of research: Basic biology Disease mechanism Clinical research New clinical trials Clinical trial news Other news Review…
• Palliative Care Leads to Better Quality of Life than Standard Care for PDRD Patients, Study Finds February 12, 2020 Palliative care — focusing on physical, psychosocial and spiritual treatment — for people with Parkinson’s disease and related disorders (PDRD) led to a significantly better quality of life (QoL) than standard care alone, a study finds. Easing of both non-motor and motor symptom severity was linked to palliative care intervention — and those with the greatest needs benefited the most,…
• Monthly Research Review – November 2020 November 30, 2020   At the end of each month the SoPD writes a post which provides an overview of some of the major pieces of Parkinson’s-related research that were made available during November 2020. The post is divided into seven parts based on the type of research: Basic biology Disease mechanism Clinical research New clinical trials Clinical trial news Conferences/lectures Other news…
• Parkinson’s Homecare: What you need to know March 20, 2020 Written in collaboration with Bud Rockhill who was a long-time Parkinson’s care partner to his mother In the previous post, we addressed the issue of home healthcare for people with Parkinson’s. Today, we’ll address the second type of assistance you can receive in your home: homecare. Homecare provides in-home assistance for Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) that are not medical…
• Parkinson’s Homecare: What you need to know March 20, 2020 Written in collaboration with Bud Rockhill who was a long-time Parkinson’s care partner to his mother In the previous post, we addressed the issue of home healthcare for people with Parkinson’s. Today, we’ll address the second type of assistance you can receive in your home: homecare. Homecare provides in-home assistance for Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) that are not medical…
• EEG Plus Machine-learning Identifies Mild Cognitive Impairment, Study Finds December 9, 2020 Using non-invasive, dry-electroencephalography (EEG) and machine-learning computer algorithms, researchers were able to distinguish between Parkinson’s disease patients with and without mild cognitive impairments with 80% accuracy, early results of a study found.  Follow-up assessments will be conducted after 12 months to validate the method’s ability to predict cognitive impairment in this patient population.  The results were presented in a poster,…
• 2019: Year in review December 31, 2019   In this end-of-year post, we review the Parkinson’s research that caught our attention at SoPD HQ in 2019. Month-by-month we will briefly discuss some of the major pieces of research/announcements that have defined the year and advanced our understanding of Parkinson’s. The list is based on nothing more than the author’s personal opinion – apologies to any researchers who…
• 2020: Year in Review January 1, 2021 # # # # In this end-of-year post, we review the Parkinson’s research that caught our attention at SoPD HQ in 2020. Month-by-month we will briefly discuss some of the major pieces of research/ announcements that have defined the year and advanced our understanding of Parkinson’s. The list is based on nothing more than the author’s personal opinion – apologies…
• Monthly Research Review – December 2020 December 31, 2020   At the end of each month the SoPD writes a post which provides an overview of some of the major pieces of Parkinson’s-related research that were made available during December 2020. The post is divided into seven parts based on the type of research: Basic biology Disease mechanism Clinical research New clinical trials Clinical trial news Conferences/lectures Other news…
• Inflammatory Molecules in Blood May Help Predict Parkinson’s Progression, Study Suggests July 30, 2019 Inflammatory molecules called cytokines may be a peripheral biomarker of Parkinson’s progression, especially of its characteristic changes in motor abilities, according to new research using machine learning. The study, “Parkinson’s progression prediction using machine learning and serum cytokines,” appeared in the journal npj Parkinson’s Disease. Besides altered immune responses and distinct populations of immune cells, increased levels of cytokines —…
• Daily Inspiration (Mantra) from the 2018 PWR! (Parkinson Wellness Recovery) Retreat June 7, 2018 “One of the hardest things in life is having words in your heart that you can’t utter.” James Earl Jones “Good actions are a guard against the blows of adversity.” Abu Bakr Introduction:  A new part of the recently completed PWR! (Parkinson Wellness Recovery) retreat for 2018 in Scottsdale, AZ was something termed “Daily Inspiration or Daily Mantra”.  At the…
• Daily Inspiration (Mantra) from the 2018 PWR! (Parkinson Wellness Recovery) Retreat June 7, 2018 “One of the hardest things in life is having words in your heart that you can’t utter.” James Earl Jones “Good actions are a guard against the blows of adversity.” Abu Bakr Introduction:  A new part of the recently completed PWR! (Parkinson Wellness Recovery) retreat for 2018 in Scottsdale, AZ was something termed “Daily Inspiration or Daily Mantra”.  At the…
• Daily Inspiration (Mantra) from the 2018 PWR! (Parkinson Wellness Recovery) Retreat June 7, 2018 “One of the hardest things in life is having words in your heart that you can’t utter.” James Earl Jones “Good actions are a guard against the blows of adversity.” Abu Bakr Introduction:  A new part of the recently completed PWR! (Parkinson Wellness Recovery) retreat for 2018 in Scottsdale, AZ was something termed “Daily Inspiration or Daily Mantra”.  At the…
• Care Planning for a Parent Living with Parkinson’s August 1, 2019 We recently sat down with a good friend of the Foundation, Bud Rockhill, to talk about his experience caring for his mom who had Parkinson’s. He had so many great tips and insights into nearly every aspect of her care that we asked if we could share them with our community. Please note that these were Bud’s experiences, and this…
• Monthly Research Review: Jaunary 2020 January 31, 2020   At the end of each month the SoPD writes a post which provides an overview of some of the major pieces of Parkinson’s-related research that were made available during January 2020. The post is divided into seven parts based on the type of research: Basic biology, Disease mechanism, Clinical research, New clinical trials, Clinical trial news, Other news, and…