Parkinson’s research: latest updates for health and care professionals
This collection of recent research findings provides you with key insights into Parkinson’s to improve your understanding of the condition. You can use this information to help inform discussions with your patients.
Ethnicity and Parkinson's
Learn what we know so far about how Parkinson's affects people of all races and ethnicities, and what we need to do to make research and understanding equal for everyone.
Read about the differences in how people from all backgrounds experience the condition.
Why brain cells die in Parkinson’s
Researchers are seeking to understand what causes brain cells to stop working in Parkinson’s, in order to develop better drugs and treatments that could slow or stop Parkinson’s progression.
Discover the 4 key areas thought to contribute to this.
Revolutionising how we test new treatments for Parkinson’s
Ever wondered what goes into building a clinical trial? We give you an overview as to why research trials take so long to put together, and how upcoming research studies are trying to speed up the testing of new treatments.
Learn more about how research trials are changing.
Diet and Parkinson's
Is there a perfect diet to help manage Parkinson’s symptoms? What supplements can be beneficial for people with the condition?
There's a lot of noise about the nutritional needs of people with Parkinson's. We looked into the evidence available and the current recommendations.
Find out more about different diets and supplements for Parkinson’s.
Why we need better tests for Parkinson's
Find out more about the latest research ongoing to ensure we have better ways of diagnosing and monitoring Parkinson's, to improve all aspects of Parkinson's care.
Explore how better tests could transform Parkinson’s diagnosis and treatment.
Want to be the first to hear about new research and trial opportunities for patients? Join our Research Support Network.
Supporting you to share research with patients
Finally, here's a reminder of our resources to help you share opportunities to take part in research with your patients. They'll also help you build your skills and confidence when talking about research.
Read our Helping healthcare professionals share research with patients guide.
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