Spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA) is a degenerative disease caused by atrophy to the cerebellum, the part of the brain responsible for coordination of movement. Clinical features of spinocerebellar ataxia ...

The largest study of CTE to date has found a new link between playing contact sports, chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), and the development of a movement disorder known as parkinsonism. The ...

Attention has turned to progressive supranuclear palsy, a rare neurodegenerative disorder. Here's what it is and why it's often mistaken for Parkinson’s disease.

Nearly a century ago, physicians realized that boxers who had sustained many hits to the head often became “punch drunk,” with symptoms such as slurred speech, poor balance, and tremors. The condition ...

Altered sleep and vigilance are among the most frequent symptoms, besides parkinsonism, in movement disorders. As many as 60% of patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) experience insomnia, 15-59% show ...

A team of scientists led by Prof. Patrik Verstreken (VIB-KU Leuven) has identified a new genetic mutation that may cause a form of early-onset Parkinsonism. The research has been published in Cell ...

This page lists all known medications that could potentially lead to 'Secondary parkinsonism' as a side effect. It's important to note that mild side effects are quite common with medications. The ...

January 7, 2011 — New research suggests the preserved ability to ride a bicycle after onset of symptoms may accurately differentiate between Parkinson's disease (PD) and atypical parkinsonism. The ...

Using statins led to a lower risk of parkinsonism, according to new research, which also found that statin use had an affect on the buildup of placques in the brain. Cardiovascular disease that ...

When a 55-year-old man presented to the neurology clinic at a hospital in Israel, researchers knew his symptoms weren't typical for full-blown Parkinson's disease. He did have some midline signs, ...

Welders exposed to manganese-laden fumes develop a form of parkinsonism, but do these symptoms signify a progressive, degenerative disorder? The answer may be yes, according to a new study published ...