According to a publication from the BBC, researchers with King's College London believe they've identified early biomarkers for Parkinson's disease that could help physicians predict who will be affected up…
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The blood-brain barrier is a “gatekeeper” that prevents toxins and foreign matter in the bloodstream from traveling to the brain. Check Orphan recently carried an article that had been…
According to a story from Medical Xpress, new discoveries are revealing more and more about how the population of bacteria in our digestive system, known as the gut microbiome, can…
According to a story from abc.net.au, Todd Murfitt from Adelaide, Australia, was only 35 when he noticed that his left hand was starting to tremor as he typed. After a…
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The FDA’s “untitled letter” to R3 Stem Cell (R3), based in Scottsdale Arizona, cautioned R3 that the product they are marketing is considered a drug. It must, therefore, be…
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1032 words 6% vs 3711 words 2% The Hermstads of Spencer, Iowa lost Jaci’s twin to ALS and now they must watch Jaci, rapidly descend into the depths of the…
The PoppyPocket The PoppyPocket is a wearable pocket, created to make wearing infusion pumps and well as other medical devices easier, safer, and more comfortable. It comes with two pockets,…
According to a story from Medical Xpress, a new monitoring device called the STAT-ON will allow physicians to make more informed decisions regarding changes to treatment for Parkinson's disease patients.…
According to a story from Parkinson's News Today, a study evaluating a pool of phase 3 clinical data confirmed the effectiveness of Gocovri, a drug that was approved by the…
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China’s attempt to stem the tide of drug addiction through brain surgery has been problematic. Yet a recent article in the Himalayan Times reports that six of the eight…
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Pharmaceutical companies have spent billions of dollars on Alzheimer’s research. The target has been the toxic protein, amyloid-beta. According to a recent article in NPR News, this theory was…
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A recent article in the neuroscience section of the Medical Express reports the results of a study conducted by researchers in the Charcot-Marie-Tooth/Hereditary Neuropathy Center at internationally acclaimed Cedars-Sinai.…
According to a publication from the BBC, a novel new technology could help some with Parkinson's disease regain limited walking ability. However, unlike medical technology we often showcase on Patient…
Neurodegenerative Diseases There are a wide range of neurodegenerative diseases including Huntington's disease and Parkinson's disease. These conditions typically affect the older population. As the world's population ages, more people…
According to a story from EurekAlert!, effective management of Parkinson's disease can be a serious challenge. Part of the reason that the management of the illness is so difficult is…
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Although guidelines for Parkinson’s patients suggest that they visit a specialist every six months, according to a report in Parkinson’s News Today, the waiting period may be up to…
According to a story from news-medical.net, the process that causes the neurons responsible for voluntary muscle movement in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (also known as Lou Gehrig's disease) to die is…
According to an article from Healio, a recent study found that there has been a significant increase in the rate of Parkinson's occurrence around the globe over the last 25…
According to a story from Parkinson's News Today, both doctors and patients may delay treatment of Parkinson's disease because of concerns about side effects. The most common treatment for the…
According to a story from Parkinson's News Today, a recent study found that treatment with an experimental gene therapy called AX0-Lenti-PD was able to improve symptoms for two patients with…
According to a story from Parkinson's News Today, April is Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month. This year, special focus will be given to patients with the rare, early onset form of…
A recent generous donation from the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF) will help develop a novel piece of technology which could accelerate the research of new treatment…
When one rare disease is found to be in some way similar to another rare disease, research can often be accelerated for both. For instance, recent discovery by a professor…
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A recent article in Parkinson’s News Today reports that a reduction in a patient’s required medication and management of motor system disorders may be achievable with Deep-Brain Stimulation (DBS) for…
According to a publication from McGill University and obtained via EurekAlert, a massive study of 1,280 individuals confirmed a strong, long-suspected connection between rapid eye movement (REM) sleep behaviour disorder…
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