Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease. As neurons in the brain degenerate and die, those affected experience symptoms such as tremors or shaking in the hands, slowed movement, muscle…
Genes serve as the intricate orchestrators of our health. By better understanding our genetic makeup, we gain invaluable insights into how our genes shape and affect us. Yet the genetic…
According to a story from myscience.org, neurodegenerative diseases, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, are diseases that progressively worsen over time. However, progression in this disease is not consistent across all…
It is important that we understand how medical conditions impact everyone, as knowledge helps with future research, drug development, and more. Unfortunately, medical research is not always inclusive. Because of…
A recent article in Genetic Engineering and Biology News describes a study conducted by Gladstone Institute researchers that brings new insights to the role of genes in connection with…
A recent article in Parkinson’s News Today announced that a new study indicates that high blood pressure has been associated with Parkinson’s disease in Singapore’s Han population. This is…
The FDA has recently granted their approval to a Phase 2 trial of FHL-301, a treatment for those in the earlier stages of Parkinson's disease. Forest Hills Lab will conduct…
According to a story from Parkinson's News Today, a small-scale study suggests that Virtual Reality (VR) gaming could be a useful and effective form of exercise for people living with…
According to a story from Parkinson's News Today, a three-year study has determined that dancing to music weekly may help slow the progression of Parkinson's disease symptoms. This effect included…
It's no secret that illicit substance use, or substance use disorders, can cause a variety of health effects, including increased risks for certain diseases. As Parkinson's News Today recently reported,…
Initially, biopharmaceutical company Anavex Life Sciences ("Anavex") developed Anavex 2-73 (blarcamesine) for patients with Alzheimer's disease. Now, the company has expanded its exploration of the therapy to determine its efficacy…
In the past, antipsychotics were recommended as a potential treatment for patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). This is because, in later stages of PD, patients may experience Parkinson's psychosis, which…
Medical professionals have been searching for a viable treatment for Parkinson's disease for a long time. While there have been advancements and new therapies created, many patients are still looking…
Some good news was reported recently in a Biospace article. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harbour BioMed have agreed to combine resources and co-develop novel biotherapies for oncology and immunological…
In a press release by Parkinson's Canada; researchers in Canada wanted to unpack why some people first lose their sense of smell before developing Parkinson’s disease with age. While losing…
The gut plays a big role in our bodies, we know that. While some of its roles are obvious, others are still being discovered. In fact, the microbiome of the…
According to a story from Parkinson's News Today, an approach called whole-body electromyostimulation (WB-EMS) was able to benefit Parkinson's disease patients in a small scale study. These patients were not…
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals has released data on NUPLAZID, a selective serotonin inverse agonist and antagonist preferentially targeting 5-HT2A receptors. This treatment is meant to treat Parkinson's disease patients, specifically the delusions…
Medical professionals are still trying to understand all of the underlying causes of Parkinson's disease, a progressive disease that sees the degeneration and death of motor neurons. A recent study…
A recent study in MedicalXpress investigates a mutation that contributes to Parkinson’s-like symptoms in children. The mutation interrupts the movement of dopamine. The new study was conducted using fruit flies…
Over 50 years ago, levodopa was approved to treat patients with Parkinson's disease. To this day, levodopa, administered via pills or intravenously, remains the standard-of-care. But according to Parkinson's News…
According to a story from Parkinson's News Today, a small study recently demonstrated that fecal transplants could help relieve gastrointestinal problems in Parkinson's disease patients, as well as reducing the…
Have you ever thought about whether measuring caffeine levels could give you insight into disease progression? Well according to Parkinson's News Today, researchers have discovered a potential link between…
There are many rare diseases that are not yet fully understood, with Parkinson's disease being one of them. Medical professionals have discovered a lot about the underlying causes of the…
According to a recent article in Parkinson’s News Today, Dr. Per Borghammer, Research Professor at Denmark’s Aarhus University, proposed a new model that has the potential to identify early Parkinson’s…
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