By: Grace Huff At the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases at UF Health, a groundbreaking care model is transforming how Parkinson’s disease (PD) is treated by starting in the gut. While tremors, stiffness, and slowed movement are the most recognizable symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, many patients quietly…
By: Grace Huff On World Parkinson’s Day, the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases at UF Health reaffirms its commitment to advancing care for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) not just in the clinic, but in every hospital room where patients living with PD may find themselves at their most…
November and December is a time for family, friends and loved ones to gather and celebrate the holiday season. This involves many unique and exciting activities such as traveling, parties, attending events and more. However, when you are living with Parkinson’s disease (PD), some of those activities can often become…
New research by a University of Florida-led international team has revealed evidence linking a new genetic mutation to greater risk of developing Parkinson’s disease.
In a recent study, researchers at the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases at UF Health and the University of Florida College of Pharmacy used Medicare data to compare the rate of hospitalizations and deaths between two common Parkinson’s disease medications: pimavanserin and quetiapine.
Researchers at the University of Florida study the impact dopamine replacement medications like Levodopa have on the facial expressions of a person living with Parkinson’s disease.
With an active hurricane season upon us, it is important to help people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and their families prepare for such emergency situations. Planning for natural disasters is stressful for all, but due to the complicated symptom management with PD, it is important to…
Dr. Joshua Wong provides commentary on a research study that found brain signatures that may predict cognitive difficulty from STN DBS for Parkinson's disease.
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month and April 11th is World Parkinson’s Day. This year, the Parkinson’s disease (PD) support organizations across the country want to raise awareness about PD and all of the available resources they have developed to make life better for people living with…
New Release Exercise Guidelines for Parkinson's Disease…
