Parkinson's disease Stories

Exclusive: Dr Juzar Hooker sheds light on Parkinson’s disease, the silent neurological disorder with no cure
Amina Wako  |  May 01, 2025

Classic symptoms include tremors at rest, slowness of movement, rigidity, and postural instability. Neurologists use a careful combination of these si...

A mother’s courage: Living with Parkinson’s disease while caring for child with cerebral palsy
Amina Wako  |  Apr 27, 2025

Nduta is now on a mission to raise awareness about Parkinson’s in her community.

Learning to live with Parkinson’s disease: A retiree’s new normal
Amina Wako  |  Apr 11, 2025

There is no single test to diagnose it, but experienced neurologists who are specialists in brain and nerve conditions can often identify it based on...

Kenya joins global movement to raise Parkinson’s disease awareness
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 09, 2025

PSGK, a local non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting individuals with Parkinson’s disease, has organised a series of events to educate the pu...

AI-powered blood test may detect Parkinson's disease years before onset
Charity Kilei  |  Jun 19, 2024

Published in Nature Communications on Tuesday, the study introduces a blood test that can potentially identify Parkinson's up to seven years before sy...

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