BlogWorld Parkinson’s Day: A look at current research on the disease World Parkinson’s Day: A look at current research on the disease Posted Date : Apr 11, 2018 Parkinson’s disease was first identified in 1817 by British doctor James Parkinson, who described various symptoms of what was then called the “shaking palsy.” More than 200 years later, there’s still no cure, but researchers are making progress in a number of areas, looking at the causes of the disease, improving patients’ quality of life, and hoping for an eventual cure. Share this post: Your Story Matters: Inspire and Connect Inspire hope and connect with others by sharing your Parkinson’s journey. Your voice can make a difference. Share your story Discover more like this Apr 15, 2025 Les Champions des façons d'être : Dre Veronica Bruno Apr 15, 2025 Champion of Swagger: Dr. Veronica Bruno Apr 8, 2025 Parkinson Canada at AD/PD™ 2025 in Vienna – Day one and two