Harrison Walker, M.D., professor in the UAB Department of Neurology, was recently appointed as the Susan and Rodney Barstein Endowed Faculty Scholar in Parkinson’s Disease. The position was ...

Faster CSF alpha-synuclein seeding kinetics predicted cognitive decline in Parkinson's in multiple cohorts. GBA1-associated Parkinson's exhibited quicker seeding kinetics than sporadic Parkinson's ...

Parkinson's Disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer's and a New Hampshire man is making sure that those facing a diagnosis are getting the support they need.

MINNEAPOLIS — Having a larger waistline, high blood pressure and other risk factors that make up metabolic syndrome is associated with an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease, according to a study ...

In the late 1960s, scientists discovered a miracle drug for Parkinson’s disease — a simple, inexpensive dopamine-replacement ...

Parkinson’s disease — which can cause tremors, slow movement and stiffness — is believed to affect 1 in every 336 Americans. The exact cause of the neurodegenerative disorder is not known, but it is ...

Long before it had a name, signs of Parkinson’s disease appeared in ancient medical texts. These historical accounts described individuals who experienced tremors and difficulty moving, although it ...