Parkinson
Not only tremor: The daily and nightly challenge of Parkinson’s patients
On Parkinson’s Awareness Month, Dr. Michal Cohen, senior neurologist at Shaare Zedek Medical Center, discusses the treatment revolution restoring control to patients.
Dancing for health in museums with dance activist Roberto Casarotto - interview
Israel Prize-winning director Ram Loevy passes away at 85
In Israeli first, Galilee Medical Center performs deep brain surgery under hypnosis
A-ha's Morten Harket announces Parkinson's diagnosis and successful surgeries
"Many of his physical symptoms practically disappeared" after deep brain stimulation surgery.
‘Take On Me’ singer Morten Harket diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease
Morten Harket shared that he was working on completing a song but didn't know if he could continue his singing career.
High consumption of ultra-processed foods linked to early signs of Parkinson's disease
"Eating too much processed food, like sugary sodas and packaged snacks, might be speeding up early signs of Parkinson's disease."
Soroka-University Medical Center saves bones and lives with new special department
The new study examined patients aged 65 and over who had undergone hip fracture surgery and were subsequently treated in the geriatrics department.
How gut health and lifestyle habits could prevent Parkinson’s disease – opinion
New research shows plant-based diets and exercise may reduce Parkinson’s risk.
Tel Aviv researchers develop wearable sensor capable of neurological disorder detection
Imagine detecting early signs of neurological disorders just by tracking your steps. Researchers at Tel Aviv University have created a groundbreaking wearable sensor that does exactly that.
Kinky Friedman, singer and novelist who fronted The Texas Jewboys, dies at 79
Kinky Friedman, the cigar-chomping, mustachioed Texan country singer for the Texas Jewboys, died Thursday from complications of Parkinson’s disease at the age of 79.
Can coffee decrease dopamine levels in those diagnosed with Parkinson's disease? - study
Finish researchers found that patients who drank a lot of coffee had an 8.3% to 15.4% greater decrease in dopamine transporter binding compared to those with a low caffeine consumption.
NY study identifies genetic link between inflammatory bowel disease and Parkinson’s disease
Genetic links between inflammatory bowel disease and Parkinson’s disease suggest joint therapeutic strategies. Researchers identify shared mutations, paving the way for innovative treatments.
Israel introduces home testing for Parkinson's monitoring
The new home-based test enables Parkinson's patients to monitor their motor condition and disease symptoms, refining existing medical treatment and alleviating symptom burden.
