University of Colorado Movement Disorders Center

08/20/2026

Space is limited! Register now.

Join us for the 13th Annual Parkinson's Disease Symposium on August 29, in Aurora, CO.

The Symposium - "Stronger Together: Building Your Parkinson's Care Team and Playbook," - will bring together people with Parkinson's disease, care partners, families, and health care professionals for a day of learning, support, and meaningful connections.

https://medschool.cuanschutz.edu/mdc/community/pd-symposium

03/31/2026

We are so excited to continue expanding our team! Welcome, Dr. Conn!

WELCOME DR. CONN!

03/13/2026

We are honored to be a part of this journey.

Deep brain stimulation, or DBS, is like a pacemaker for the brain—and can hugely improve symptoms. Here is everything you need to know.

08/13/2025

Join us this Saturday, August 16 for our 12th Annual Parkinson's Disease Symposium for patients, care partners, families, and the community. We look forward to hearing exciting talks about medications, the latest in deep brain stimulation, research, communication, supportive care starting at diagnoss, and dizziness.

You can join us in person or stream the event live. Register and learn more at the link below.

The University of Colorado Movement Disorders Center hosts a free symposium for people with Parkinson's Disease and their community.

08/11/2025

Check out this free, open-access article: "Risk factors and predictors for Lewy body dementia: a systematic review." Dr. Ece Bayram of The University of Colorado Movement Disorders Center contributed to this article.

Check out this free, open-access article: "Risk factors and predictors for Lewy body dementia: a systematic review." Dr. Ece Bayram of the University of Colorado Movement Disorders Center contributed to this article.

Lewy body dementia (LBD), including Parkinson's disease dementia (PDD) and dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB), is a common and burdensome dementia. Determining risk factors and predictors can provide insights into pathogenesis and guide treatment efforts. In this systematic review, we searched PubMed,....

08/04/2025

"Hydration and Oral Health: Best and Worst Drinks for Your Smile this Summer"
Brushing your teeth and flossing are essential for maintaining good oral health. But did you know that what you drink regularly impacts your smile?
Read more in this CUAnschutz Today article.

Staying hydrated is crucial for your oral health. Do you know what types of drinks to avoid? Is tap water or bottled water better?

08/01/2025

"The Truth About Sunscreen in Makeup: Types of SPF and What Actually Works"
Mineral or chemical-based? Liquid or spray? One ounce or two? Skin cancer expert covers all the sunscreen bases
Reach more in this CUAnschutz Today article.

https://news.cuanschutz.edu/news-stories/the-truth-about-sunscreen-in-makeup-types-of-spf-and-what-actually-works?utm_source=today_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=jul_23_25

07/30/2025

"Gait and balance dysfunction are associated with cognitive performance only in men with Parkinson's disease." - Open access article

Amara AW, Wood KH, Miften AM, Kleinschmidt L, White CS, Joop A, Memon RA, Pilkington J, Kongsuk J, Catiul C, Memon AA, Bamman MM, Hurt CP. Gait and balance dysfunction are associated with cognitive performance only in men with Parkinson's disease. Clin Park Relat Disord. 2025 Jul 5;13:100363. doi: 10.1016/j.prdoa.2025.100363. PMID: 40687115; PMCID: PMC12274842.

In PD, balance, gait, and mobility correlated with global cognition. Correlations between motor function and cognitive performance were evident only in men. This study enhances understanding of the complex interplay between cognition and motor function in PD, especially among men.

07/28/2025

"States pass privacy laws to protect brain data collected by devices."
"More states are passing laws to protect information generated by a person's brain and nervous system as technology improves the ability to inlock the sensitive details of a person's health, mental states, emotions, and cognitive function.
Cristin Welle, PhD and professor of neurosurgery at the University of Colorado School of Medicine comments on the new legislation.

Colorado, California, and Montana have passed neural data privacy laws meant to prevent the exploitation of brain information collected by consumer products.