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Great Lakes NeuroTechnologies receives UKCA mark for KinesiaU™ motor assessment system

Great Lakes NeuroTechnologies (GLNT) is proud to announce that its KinesiaU™ motor assessment system has received the UKCA mark and will now be available in the United Kingdom in addition to the United States.

From Great Lakes NeuroTechnologies 13 Oct 2022

Smartphone App could help advance the early detection of Parkinson's disease and severe COVID-19

A new screening test App could help advance the early detection of Parkinson's disease and severe COVID-19, improving the management of these illnesses.

5 Oct 2022

Exercise hormone irisin blocks Parkinson's-associated α-synuclein aggregation and related neuronal toxicity

A new paper discusses the hope held out by recent results on a compound called irisin, a short protein secreted by skeletal muscle that produces some exercise-related effects on the brain.

15 Sep 2022

The currently available evidence on viral-induced parkinsonism

A new review attempts to summarize all known about the relationship between viral illness and parkinsonian disorders to facilitate further research.

31 Aug 2022

Scientists demonstrate safety of neurosurgical procedure used to measure dopamine and serotonin

Scientists at Wake Forest University School of Medicine have demonstrated that a neurosurgical procedure used to research and measure dopamine and serotonin in the human brain is safe.

24 Aug 2022

Study reveals a strong potential therapy for treatment-resistant depression

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) to the superolateral branch of the medial forebrain bundle (MFB), which is linked to reward and motivation, revealed metabolic brain changes over 12 months post-DBS implantation, making it a strong potential therapy for treatment-resistant depression according to researchers at UTHealth Houston.

19 Aug 2022

Gene mutation responsible for hereditary hemochromatosis may be a risk factor for movement disorders

A disorder called hereditary hemochromatosis, caused by a gene mutation, results in the body absorbing too much iron, leading to tissue damage and conditions like liver disease, heart problems and diabetes.

1 Aug 2022

New study to investigate focused ultrasound's role in addressing neurofibromatosis type 2

The Focused Ultrasound Foundation and the Children's Tumor Foundation (CTF) have established a partnership to advance innovative, noninvasive treatments in pediatrics.

21 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

Assessing neurological symptoms present in long COVID patients

Researchers assessed the symptoms of neurological post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (neuro-PASC) among patients with and without neurologic disorders.

17 Jun 2022

Study tracks neurological symptoms in COVID-19 "long-haulers"

Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine are conducting a longitudinal study to track neurological symptoms in COVID-19 "long-haulers."

16 Jun 2022

Researchers localize specific brain circuit mediating addiction remission

In the United States, substance use disorders are a leading cause of death among young people. Treatments such as deep brain stimulation hold promise for helping people overcome addiction, but many questions remain about what brain areas should be targeted.

13 Jun 2022

New research reveals a potent weapon against Parkinson's disease

Neurodegenerative diseases damage and destroy neurons, ravaging both mental and physical health. Parkinson's disease, which affects over 10 million people worldwide, is no exception.

11 May 2022

World's first Focused Ultrasound Cancer Immunotherapy Center could revolutionize cancer care

UVA Health and the Charlottesville-based Focused Ultrasound Foundation today announced the launch of the Focused Ultrasound Cancer Immunotherapy Center, the world's first center dedicated specifically to advancing a focused ultrasound and cancer immunotherapy treatment approach that could revolutionize 21st-century cancer care.

11 May 2022

Let’s Talk about Parkinson’s

In recognition of World Parkinson's Day, we speak to Dr. Arthur Roach, Director of Research at Parkinson’s UK, about the current Parkinson's landscape.

11 Apr 2022

Wireless remote care platform may help manage neurological disorders at home

Many neurological disorders like Parkinson's, chronic depression and other psychiatric conditions could be managed at home, thanks to a collaborative project involving researchers at the University of Queensland (UQ).

10 Apr 2022

Older people taking statins have lower chance of developing parkinsonism later, study suggests

Parkinsonism is a term for a group of neurological conditions that cause movement problems including tremors, slowed movement and stiffness, with Parkinson's disease being one of the better knowns causes.

24 Mar 2022

Novel optobiological system may shine light on protein aggregation in Parkinson's disease

A novel system to control protein aggregation in a model of Parkinson's disease may answer longstanding questions about how the disease begins and spreads, according to a new study published March 9th in the open-access journal PLOS Biology by Abid Oueslati of Laval University, Quebec, Canada, and colleagues.

23 Mar 2022

Researchers propose potential fixes to develop evidence-based diagnostic criteria for FMDs

Functional Movement Disorders (FMDs) are common and disabling conditions. With an increasing research interest in FMDs, including the emergence of intervention trials, it is crucial to examine research methodology and develop standardized protocols.

2 Mar 2022

Cell stress-related biochemical events may be partly driving Parkinson's disease

Parkinson's disease may be driven in part by cell stress-related biochemical events that disrupt a key cellular cleanup system, leading to the spread of harmful protein aggregates in the brain, according to a new study from scientists at Scripps Research.

23 Feb 2022

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Great Lakes NeuroTechnologies receives UKCA mark for KinesiaU™ motor assessment system

Smartphone App could help advance the early detection of Parkinson's disease and severe COVID-19

Exercise hormone irisin blocks Parkinson's-associated α-synuclein aggregation and related neuronal toxicity

The currently available evidence on viral-induced parkinsonism

Scientists demonstrate safety of neurosurgical procedure used to measure dopamine and serotonin

Study reveals a strong potential therapy for treatment-resistant depression

Gene mutation responsible for hereditary hemochromatosis may be a risk factor for movement disorders

New study to investigate focused ultrasound's role in addressing neurofibromatosis type 2

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

Assessing neurological symptoms present in long COVID patients

Study tracks neurological symptoms in COVID-19 "long-haulers"

Researchers localize specific brain circuit mediating addiction remission

New research reveals a potent weapon against Parkinson's disease

World's first Focused Ultrasound Cancer Immunotherapy Center could revolutionize cancer care

Let’s Talk about Parkinson’s

Wireless remote care platform may help manage neurological disorders at home

Older people taking statins have lower chance of developing parkinsonism later, study suggests

Novel optobiological system may shine light on protein aggregation in Parkinson's disease

Researchers propose potential fixes to develop evidence-based diagnostic criteria for FMDs

Cell stress-related biochemical events may be partly driving Parkinson's disease

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Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

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