In the spring of 2026, Stanford Neurology, in collaboration with SRI, are looking for people with Parkinson’s disease, between the ages of 50 and 80, to participate in a study of changes in cognition and motor function with sleep and aging.
… Full Story>
In a February 2026 NoSilverBullet4PD webinar, Rick Helmich, MD, with the Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour in The Netherlands, spoke on what he calls “the brain’s backup plan,” of the brain’s compensatory mechanism. This refers to the ability of cortical areas not directly damaged by Parkinson’s Disease (PD) to take over functions that dopamine-dependent circuits can no longer reliably perform. He also identified the two key brain regions involved in this compensation and what causes those regions to fail.
… Full Story>
Gastrointestinal (GI) difficulties can be among the most bothersome of the non-motor symptoms caused by Parkinson’s disease (PD). Constipation, which involves the slowing down of the large intestine or lower gut is the most common of the GI symptoms, affecting 80-90% of people with PD.
… Full Story>
This webinar on Lifestyle Interventions and Living Well with PD is the first in a 3-part virtual lecture series designed to support individuals living with Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease (YOPD) and their community. Read more about this new series and register now for the first installment, taking place on Wednesday, March 25 at 1pm PT.
… Full Story>
Every month, Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach produces a list of Parkinson’s-related webinars and virtual meetings with speakers. Here’s our March 2026 list.
… Full Story>