Parkinson's Disease News and Research

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New method could facilitate the diagnosis of early-stage Parkinson's disease

Parkinson's is a progressive and debilitating disease of the brain that eventually compromises patients' ability to walk and even to talk. Its diagnosis is complex, and in the early stages – impossible.

15 Jul 2022

Using mobile and wearable proprietary technologies to remotely monitor Parkinson’s disease symptoms

Parkinson's Disease affects 10 million people worldwide and its symptoms include tremors in the fingers and hands, small handwriting, loss of smell, walking difficulties, dizziness, and others.

15 Jul 2022

Exploring the connection between Parkinson's disease and gut microbiota to uncover potential therapeutic targets

Scientists have published a new review focusing on the relationship between PD and gut microbiota.

15 Jul 2022

The successful transplantation of genetically engineered pig hearts into recently deceased humans

Researchers successfully transplanted two genetically engineered heart pigs into recently deceased humans in June and July 2022.

14 Jul 2022

Few people may have symptoms of depression years before their stroke, finds study

While depression is a common problem for people who have had a stroke, some people may have symptoms of depression years before their stroke, according to a study published in the July 13, 2022, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

14 Jul 2022

People with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease may have higher risk of dementia

People who have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, a buildup of fat cells in the liver, may have a higher risk of dementia, according to a new study published in the July 13, 2022, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

13 Jul 2022

New chemical biological tools could help better understand the progression of Parkinson's disease

Researchers are a step closer to understanding how Parkinson's disease develops and progresses thanks to chemical biological tools developed at Simon Fraser University.

13 Jul 2022

Study reveals a new molecular perspective to the cause of Gaucher's disease

A study by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute at Texas Children's Hospital and collaborating institutions is the first to associate neuronal activity to the levels of sphingolipids, a type of fat, in brain cells.

13 Jul 2022

Psilocybin microdosing associated with mood and mental health improvements

The latest study to examine how tiny amounts of psychedelics can impact mental health provides further evidence of the therapeutic potential of microdosing.

11 Jul 2022

Research suggests a new pathway for developing Parkinson's disease

There is currently no cure for Parkinson's disease (PD), and one of the main difficulties for developing treatments is that we don't know exactly how or why the disease occurs.

4 Jul 2022

Key protein α-synuclein linked to inflammation and Parkinson's disease

Currently, there are no disease modifying therapies for Parkinson's disease that can change the progression of the disease. An international team of scientists led by faculty at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is hoping to change that.

30 Jun 2022

Study finds more of white matter hyperintensities in postmenopausal women

Women who have gone through menopause may have more of a brain biomarker called white matter hyperintensities than premenopausal women or men of the same age, according to a new study published in the June 29, 2022, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

29 Jun 2022

Specific gene mutations may be responsible for how long someone lives with Parkinson's disease

How long someone lives with Parkinson's disease may be down to specific gene mutations, according to new research presented today at the 8th European Academy of Neurology Congress.

26 Jun 2022

Researchers discover two important novel aspects of APOE4 gene in Alzheimer's patients

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder and the most common cause of dementia, affecting more than 5.8 million individuals in the U.S.

23 Jun 2022

Acupuncture may help people suffering from chronic tension-type headaches

Acupuncture may reduce headaches for people who have chronic tension-type headaches, according to a study published in the June 22, 2022, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

22 Jun 2022

Proteins in liquor could provide information about inflammatory processes in the brain

Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and other neurodegenerative diseases are associated with inflammatory processes in the brain.

20 Jun 2022

Cannabis consumption may relieve fatigue according to new study

Investigators recently analyzed the impacts of Cannabis flower consumption in the treatment of fatigue

20 Jun 2022

MRI-based machine learning approach can accurately predict Alzheimer’s disease

The research uses machine learning technology to look at structural features within the brain, including in regions not previously associated with Alzheimer's.

20 Jun 2022

Cost of brand-name antiseizure medications increased by 277% from 2010 to 2018, study finds

The cost of brand-name drugs for epilepsy increased by 277% from 2010 to 2018, according to a study published in the June 15, 2022, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

16 Jun 2022

LifeArc and UK DRI launch new partnership to accelerate development of new treatments for dementia

LifeArc and the UK Dementia Research Institute (UK DRI) have today launched a new partnership to accelerate development of new diagnostic tests, treatments, and devices from scientific research discoveries to benefit people with dementia, which around 900,000 people in the UK are living with.

15 Jun 2022

Parkinson's Disease News and Research

Latest Parkinson's Disease News and Research

New method could facilitate the diagnosis of early-stage Parkinson's disease

Using mobile and wearable proprietary technologies to remotely monitor Parkinson’s disease symptoms

Exploring the connection between Parkinson's disease and gut microbiota to uncover potential therapeutic targets

The successful transplantation of genetically engineered pig hearts into recently deceased humans

Few people may have symptoms of depression years before their stroke, finds study

People with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease may have higher risk of dementia

New chemical biological tools could help better understand the progression of Parkinson's disease

Study reveals a new molecular perspective to the cause of Gaucher's disease

Psilocybin microdosing associated with mood and mental health improvements

Research suggests a new pathway for developing Parkinson's disease

Key protein α-synuclein linked to inflammation and Parkinson's disease

Study finds more of white matter hyperintensities in postmenopausal women

Specific gene mutations may be responsible for how long someone lives with Parkinson's disease

Researchers discover two important novel aspects of APOE4 gene in Alzheimer's patients

Acupuncture may help people suffering from chronic tension-type headaches

Proteins in liquor could provide information about inflammatory processes in the brain

Cannabis consumption may relieve fatigue according to new study

MRI-based machine learning approach can accurately predict Alzheimer’s disease

Cost of brand-name antiseizure medications increased by 277% from 2010 to 2018, study finds

LifeArc and UK DRI launch new partnership to accelerate development of new treatments for dementia

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