Fatigue, cognitive changes and sleep disturbances were as important to patients with early Parkinson’s disease as symptoms ...

Gait-related disturbances adversely affect the quality of life of patients with Parkinson's disease (PD), a condition affecting millions worldwide. Although various pharmacological, surgical, and ...

The progression of Parkinson’s is characterized by a deterioration in motor control, and researchers are beginning to explore how this might be monitored via a person’s walking patterns. A new MIT ...

HONOLULU — Virtual reality (VR) may help clinicians better assess gait disturbances, including freezing of gait (FOG), in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Using a “Virtual Gait Lab” system, ...

The Food and Drug Administration is seeking examples of artificial intelligence and machine learning models that can identify and predict freezing of gait events related to Parkinson’s disease.

People with Parkinson's disease frequently develop a problem known as "gait freeze," in which their legs simply stop stepping forward as they're walking. A new powered exoskeleton, however, has proven ...

Can our homes help detect brain changes? New research shows how digital sensing reveals subtle shifts in movement and cognition in everyday life, and can track disease progression.

A three year study reveals how Parkinson's symptoms evolve, highlighting the value of patient reports and wearables in monitoring disease.

Boston University (BU) today announced it has been awarded a $2 million research grant from The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF). The funding will support a clinical study ...

BlueRock Therapeutics, a Bayer subsidiary developing stem cell treatments for Parkinson’s disease, has partnered with Rune ...