New drug could ease Parkinson's-related constipation

Researchers are testing an experimental drug to help people with Parkinson's disease deal with an unwanted side effect - constipation. While Parkinson's is a movement disorder, it's believed that it "begins in the gut," and a new drug targets gut neurons. Click here to learn more.

Watch the 2022 Rocky Mountain Huntington’s Disease Family Education Day

Click the video to your left to watch the 2022 Rocky Mountain Huntington’s Disease Family Education Day, co-presented by the HDSA Centers of Excellence at the University of Colorado and Rocky Mountain Movement Disorders Centers.

Recorded on October 29, the 2022 HD Family Education Day features presentations by the region's leading physicians and medical experts on Huntington's Disease research and patient care: Emily Forbes, DO, MS & Rajeev Kumar, MD (research), Jennifer Medina, Ph.D (mindfulness) and Marrisa Lafreniere, BS Instructor/Fellow, Neurology (genetic testing), plus HDSA Rocky Mountain Chapter President Molly Kokesh and more. Click here for more information. 

Ovary removal before menopause could raise odds for Parkinson's

A study found that women who had both ovaries removed before age 43 were five times more likely to be diagnosed later on with Parkinson's disease. According to Dr. Walter Rocca, lead researcher and a neurologist at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, the study suggests there could be a protective effect of estrogen on dopamine-producing cells. Click here to learn more.

Focused ultrasound treatment for essential tremor highly effective after five years

A scalpel-free, high-tech form of brain surgery pioneered at the University of Virginia offers long-term relief for patients with essential tremor. UVA researchers report that five years after treatment, clinical trial participants continue to see their treated tremors reduced by more than 70%. Click here to learn more.