Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurological disorder known for its characteristic motor symptoms, which include tremor, rigidity, and slowness of movement. Among these, rest or resting ...

Q: My wife does calligraphy, but she’s having trouble because her hands have started shaking. She’s worried it’s Parkinson’s disease. What else could be the cause? A: Uncontrolled shaking, trembling ...

Dear Doctor: My wife does calligraphy, but she’s having trouble because her hands have started shaking. She’s worried it’s Parkinson’s disease. What else could be the cause? Dear Reader: Uncontrolled ...

Leg shaking can happen for many reasons, ranging from restless legs syndrome (RLS) and tremors to more severe conditions such as dementia. It is not possible to diagnose the cause of shaky legs based ...

Physiotherapist David Putrino was working on a vibrating glove to help deaf people experience live music when a friend mentioned that the same technology might stop tremors in people with Parkinson's ...

Sipping on a warm cup of tea, feeding yourself soup with a spoon or simply writing your name. We take being able to perform these simple tasks for granted. Now with the proper diagnosis, use of ...

Physical exams only provide a snapshot of a Parkinson's patient's daily tremor experience. Scientists have developed algorithms that, combined with wearable sensors, can continuously monitor patients ...

New research backs up previous findings about a connection between the two, though some have urged caution in interpreting ...