Journal of Parkinson's Disease

Webinar: Pesticides and Parkinson's, 3 June 2026, 5-6pm BST, 12-1pm ET In this webinar, Professor Tilo Kunath and an expert panel will discuss pesticides, their link to Parkinson's, and what to be aware of when exposed to pesticides. Register here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/webinar-pest…

Stem cells and Parkinson’s: hope, hype, and hard truths. Stem cells are special cells that can develop into many different cell types, including dopamine producing brain cells. Stamper, Bulstrode and Barker describe in a new paper in the Journal of Parkinson’s Disease how stem cell therapies for Parkinson’s disease have evolved, and where science meets misconception. Key points: - Dopamine cell therapy aims to replace lost dopamine-producing neurons, however it is not a cure because it does not stop the underlying disease process. - Early and current clinical trials show modest and variable benefits, w/ ongoing challenges in cell survival, delivery and integration into brain circuits. - Safety signals so far are encouraging, however long term risks, optimal patient selection and dosing strategies remain to be fully defined. My take: This is a thoughtful and grounded review. I had the honor of interviewing Roger Barker for our book the Parkinson's Plan. Stem cell therapy for Parkinson’s disease is real science, not science fiction, however it is also not ready to meet the expectations that frequently circulate online. Progress is steady, and the field is learning from each step forward and each misstep. Here are 5 points that resonated w/ me: 1- Stem cell therapies are designed to repair dopamine systems, not to cure Parkinson’s disease. 2- Results so far show signals of benefit, however they are inconsistent and not yet transformative. 3- Safety appears reassuring in early trials, however long term follow up is essential before broad adoption. 4- Not every patient will be an ideal candidate, and timing of therapy will likely matter. 5- The future may depend on improving delivery, survival of transplanted cells and integrating therapies w/ precision medicine approaches. journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.11… #parkinson @ParkinsonDotOrg @journal_PD

A new @aiprognosis -related publication has been published in the @journal_PD: “ChatGPT knows my Parkinson’s”: Perspectives of people with Parkinson’s disease on use of generative AI 🔗 journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/18… #GenerativeAI #DigitalHealth #Parkinsons

📰 Highly popular Review article in JPD: Parkinson’s Disease and Dementia with Lewy Bodies: One and the Same, by Borghammer, Okkels, and Weintraub Read it completely free here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.32…

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Dogs trained to detect Parkinson’s disease using scent have shown remarkable accuracy in recent research conducted by @BristolUni, @OfficialUoM, and @MedDetectDogs. Read more: sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/… #ParkinsonsDisease #parkinsonsresearch #parkinsonsawareness #parkinsons

📰 NEW: Review article in JPD Harnessing artificial intelligence: Revolutionizing clinical care for Parkinson's disease, by William J Marks, Jr Read the full Review here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/18… #ParkinsonsDisease #parkinsonsresearch #parkinsons #AI

🔦 Spotlighting our Clinical Trial Highlights section! A collection of articles that engage with the clinical trial landscape to support open discourse and progress. All content is free to read, download and share! Explore the collection here: journals.sagepub.com/page/pkn/clini…

Read the full study on the impact of diet on Parkinson's disease risk here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/18…

🎙️Inspired by a recent study published in JPD, our Editor-in-Chief @basbloem explores the complex and evolving role of diet in the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. Listen here: oruen.com/latest-news/ep…

Trending paper: Parkinson’s Disease Is Predominantly an Environmental Disease, by neurologist Ray Dorsey and JPD's Editor-in-Chief Bas Bloem. Read it free here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.3233/JP… #ParkinsonsDisease #parkinsonsresearch #parkinsonsawareness #parkinsons

📢 March issue: This issue includes articles on anxiety and suicidality risk in Parkinson's, discrepancies between patient and caregiver reports of daily living abilities, and much more. Read here: journals.sagepub.com/toc/pkna/16/2 #parkinsonsdisease #parkinsonsresearch #parkinsons

Experts at @CUAnschutz have created the first evidence-based decision tool to help people with Parkinson’s decide if deep brain stimulation (DBS) Is right for them. Read more: news.cuanschutz.edu/news-stories/a… #ParkinsonsDisease #parkinsonsresearch #parkinsonsawareness #parkinsons

The first issue of JPD in 2026 is here! It features free-to-read Review articles on the management of dysphagia and male sexual dysfunction in Parkinson's disease. Read the full issue here: journals.sagepub.com/toc/pkna/16/1 #ParkinsonsDisease #parkinsonsresearch #parkinsonsawareness

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New imaging shows how exercise helps ‘normalize’ the Parkinson’s brain. Read more: parkinsonsnewstoday.com/news/new-imagi… #parkinsons #parkinsonsdisease #pdresearch

"Blood Genes Unlock Parkinson’s Motor Fate: Explainable AI Reveals Progression Secrets" Read More: webpronews.com/blood-genes-un… #pdresearch #parkinsonsdisease #parkinsons

Catch up with our Director of Research, Dr Simon Stott, on the No Silver Bullet 4 PD (@NSB4PD) webinar as he shares his key Parkinson’s research takeaways from 2025 and discusses the breakthrough results he is looking for in 2026. Watch now: buff.ly/sxRIXod

Delighted to be part of the @WorldPDCongress research spotlight series focusing on #Freezing of #Gait worldpdcongress.org/home/2025/11/1… Check out my website to learn more about my work in #Freezing of #Gait: profsimonlewis.com/catalyst_brain…

JPD's new Blog entry explains how the filmmaking project "Who's Dancing Now?" grew into a shared creative effort between people with Parkinson s disease (PwPD), film creators, and healthcare staff. Read the full text: linkedin.com/pulse/jpd-blog… #pdresearch #parkinsonsdisease