PARKINSON DISEASE (PD)

This study tested whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) could improve thinking and walking while doing two things at once in people with Parkinson's disease. 41 participants received either real or fake rTMS …

This study tested whether doing physical exercise in a virtual reality video game helps people with mild to moderate Parkinson's disease more than standard exercise. One hundred participants did 15-minute sessions, 2-3 times a week for 3 months. Researchers measured balance, walk…

This study tested whether a special exercise program focused on muscle power (moving quickly) could reduce bradykinesia (slowness of movement) in people with Parkinson's disease. Twenty-two adults with rigid-akinetic Parkinson's, aged 50-85, did either traditional exercises or po…

This study looked at how leg muscles work in people with Parkinson's when they walk forward and backward while also doing a thinking task. 30 people with Parkinson's and a control group were observed. The goal was to understand why dual-tasking increases fall risk, not to test a …

This study used eye-tracking to see how people with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, or frontotemporal dementia look at faces when trying to recognize emotions. Researchers compared their eye movements to healthy adults to understand if different gaze patterns explain social difficultie…

This study tested a new training program for 84 nursing students to help them better understand and empathize with people who have Parkinson's disease. The program included online lessons, patient stories, and a simulation where students wore special suits to feel what it's like …