When I hear the word Parkinson's, the first image that comes to mind is a long-haired guitar player on stage, captivating the hundreds of people who'd come to hear his…
Australian scientists have developed a new blood test that has potential to identify Parkinson’s disease (PD) (early) in people, which is enabling doctors to better treat their patients who have…
There is a link between Gaucher disease and Parkinson's disease... but it may not be what you think. A study at Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem, Israel, has revealed that…
How many 22 year old kids do YOU know who live WELL with a chronic illness? Uh, I can’t say I know many other than one kid who has type…
When it comes to getting the care you need for a rare disease like Parkinson’s (PD) or dystonia, the doctor you see is VERY important. In some cases, it’s enough…
As a self-described science nerd, I always feel a thrill when I read about a new drug reaching Phase 3 of a clinical trial. At that point, chances are very…
When it comes to science and medicine, big things seldom come in big packages (get your minds out of the gutter). Groundbreaking discoveries that change our understanding of a disease…
When people hear the word “Parkinson’s disease” (PD), they are likely to conjure an image of trembling and unsteady gait. But Parkinson’s disease has many manifestations that strike individuals unequally…
Parkinson’s disease damages the nervous system, and like other motor system disorders, it affects nearly every facet of life. One of the rarely-discussed symptoms of Parkinson's that can have a…
Not many diseases affect the nervous system like Parkinson Disease. Millions of people had no idea what Parkinson Disease was, or how life-changing it could be, until one of America’s…
Anyone with Parkinson's disease or with a family member who has the disease knows that it can be heartbreaking at times. There are good days and bad days, but the sacrifices that have to…
As families and individuals dealing with rare disease, we all want research and answers sooner- but we soon learn how slow that process is. But check out the hope below: 9500…
We recently posted an article discussing the positive connections between dystonia and depression (and Harry Potter, oddly enough). That was just one instance where researchers were finding interesting new treatment…
In recognition of Back to the Future day, the exact date that Marty Mcfly traveled to in 1985, The Micheal J. Fox Foundation and the White House are encouraging speculation…
© Copyright 2024 Patient Worthy
Sign Up With a Patient Worthy Account and Share Your Rare Story
- OR -
Make a difference, share your experiences and get paid. Opt-in and join Patient Worthy's panel for paid opportunities such as surveys, market research, patient advisory panels and more.
- OR -
Make a difference, share your experiences and get paid. Opt-in and join Patient Worthy's panel for paid opportunities such as surveys, market research, patient advisory panels and more.
