PARKINSON DISEASE (PD)

This study tested whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) could improve thinking and the ability to walk while doing another task in people with Parkinson's disease. 41 participants received either real or fake…

This study tested whether a 12-week exercise program focused on fast, powerful movements can reduce bradykinesia (slowness of movement) in people with Parkinson's disease. Twenty-two adults aged 50 to 85 with rigid-akinetic Parkinson's took part. One group did standard exercises,…

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 rehab. 100 participants did 15-minute sessions, 2-3 times a week for 3 months. Researchers measured balance, walking, and fa…

This study looked at how leg muscles work in 30 people with Parkinson's disease when they walk forward and backward while also doing a thinking task. The goal was to understand why these dual-tasks increase fall risk. Researchers compared their muscle activity to healthy people o…

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

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…