The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/parkinsons-disease/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:49:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Parkinson's disease | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/parkinsons-disease/ 32 32 In breakthrough, Israeli scientists use deep-brain stimulation to counter schizophrenia https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-breakthrough-israeli-scientists-use-deep-brain-stimulation-to-counter-schizophrenia/ Thu, 19 Feb 2026 08:35:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3756184 Novel study by researchers at the Rambam Health Care Campus could help 21 million people worldwide suffering from the severe lifelong mental disorder

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]]> Israeli scientists develop first-ever blood test for early detection of Parkinson’s https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-scientists-develop-first-ever-blood-test-for-early-detection-of-parkinsons/ Tue, 15 Apr 2025 06:45:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3526621 Hebrew University researchers say their innovative test can find tRNA fragments unique to the neurodegenerative disease before patients even have symptoms

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]]> In breakthrough, Israeli researchers detect Parkinson’s markers 15 years before symptoms https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-breakthrough-israeli-researchers-detect-parkinsons-markers-15-years-before-symptoms/ Tue, 24 Sep 2024 15:18:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3382568 Tel Aviv University-led team uses super-resolution microscopy to detect abnormal aggregates in skin cells, focusing on 2 gene mutations known to be widespread among Ashkenazi Jews

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]]> Israeli researchers develop noninvasive method to assess iron levels in brain https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-researchers-develop-noninvasive-method-to-assess-iron-levels-in-brain/ Wed, 20 Sep 2023 15:05:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3101128 Using MRI images and physical calculations, team led by Hebrew University PhD student gains vital data previously available only via autopsy or tissue sample examinations

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]]> Daily Briefing Sept. 19: Tailor-made COVID vaccines; Haredi TV stars on ‘Bnot Brak’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-sept-19-tailor-made-covid-vaccines-haredi-tv-stars-on-bnot-brak/ Mon, 19 Sep 2022 11:27:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2839178 Health reporter Nathan Jeffay updates us on new promising research for Parkinson's and receding gums; news editor Amy Spiro on a reality TV series featuring ultra-Orthodox women

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]]> Fixing weak electric current in part of brain may treat Parkinson’s — Israeli lab https://www.timesofisrael.com/fixing-weak-electric-current-in-part-of-brain-may-treat-parkinsons-israeli-lab/ Fri, 16 Sep 2022 13:03:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2837787 University of Haifa scientist says her peer-reviewed study could open up a new approach to fighting the disease, enable detection when people are young

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]]> Israeli lab says it developed brain scan to make early Parkinson’s screening routine https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-lab-says-it-developed-brain-scan-to-make-early-parkinsons-screening-routine/ Fri, 15 Jul 2022 18:00:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2799404 Regular MRI scans don’t show onset of disease which disproportionately affects Ashkenazi Jews, but Hebrew University team's peer-reviewed research says its advanced technique does

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]]> Does Putin have cancer? Oligarch close to Kremlin claims Russian leader ‘very ill’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/does-putin-have-cancer-oligarch-close-to-kremlin-claims-russian-leader-very-ill/ Sun, 15 May 2022 14:38:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2763001 Recording of unnamed businessman obtained by New Lines Magazine indicates Russian president's health is badly deteriorating; could also be part of a Kremlin disinformation campaign

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]]> Longtime ex-Likud MK staves off Parkinson’s with rare brain treatment https://www.timesofisrael.com/28-year-ex-likud-mk-staves-off-parkinsons-with-rare-brain-treatment/ Fri, 06 Aug 2021 01:08:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2594874 Michael Eitan hopes to inspire others by documenting dramatic improvements after deep brain stimulation surgery that quelled his tremors and allowed him to resume an active life

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]]> Israeli study probes a key factor in diagnosing Parkinson’s early: Constipation https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-study-probes-a-key-factor-in-diagnosing-parkinsons-early-constipation/ Fri, 12 Mar 2021 13:20:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2504916 Hebrew University researchers identify brain mechanism potentially behind early symptom of degenerative disease, which could enable early, more effective treatment

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]]> Intec Pharma tanks on Nasdaq after Parkinson’s trial failure https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-intec-pharma-tanks-after-parkinsons-trial-failure-1001294488 Mon, 22 Jul 2019 13:33:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2116502 Globes: The Israeli firm's key product -- a delayed-release pill to treat advanced Parkinson's -- didn't demonstrate better performance over existing drugs

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]]> Tel Aviv University team finds biomarkers that could diagnose Parkinson’s early https://www.timesofisrael.com/tel-aviv-university-team-finds-biomarkers-that-could-diagnose-parkinsons-early/ Wed, 05 Jun 2019 00:22:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2088554 Discovery could eventually enable faster detection and treatment, lead to 'significant delay' in progression of debilitating disease

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]]> Israeli startup uses ultrasound waves to reduce Parkinson’s tremors https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-startup-uses-ultrasound-waves-to-reduce-parkinsons-tremors/ Sun, 05 May 2019 10:09:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2069598 Tirat Carmel, Israel-based Insightec got FDA nod in 2016 after clinical study showed treatment is effective and safe

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]]> Turn, stop, then sit: A research-based guide for Parkinson’s patients https://www.timesofisrael.com/turn-stop-then-sit-a-research-based-guide-for-parkinsons-patients/ Tue, 16 Apr 2019 11:45:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2052081 Tel Aviv University team studies why patients with Parkinson's disease have difficulty transitioning from walking to sitting, leading to greater instability and falls

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]]> New breathalyzer can flag early onset Parkinson’s, Israeli researchers say https://www.timesofisrael.com/researchers-say-breathalyzer-can-be-used-to-flag-early-onset-parkinsons/ Sun, 26 Aug 2018 12:34:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1913338 Technion team also identifies breath signatures of 17 other ailments that could be detected by the handheld breath analysis device, including Alzheimer's and gastric cancer

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