LRRK2-Lowering Gene Mutations Prove Safety of Inhibitors
Though many researchers explored topics of genetics and genomics over the years, the two fields are now emerging as key players within the realm of health and medicine. One…
Though many researchers explored topics of genetics and genomics over the years, the two fields are now emerging as key players within the realm of health and medicine. One…
As reported in Parkinson's News Today; the way that COVID-19 interacts with pre-existing conditions is now being uncovered as the novel virus makes it way across the world. A new…
According to a story from Parkinson's News Today, an analysis of results from several different clinical trials suggests that the drug istradefylline (marketed as Nourianz) can reduce the duration of…
According to a story from Parkinson's News Today, the Vercise system, developed by Boston Scientific as a method of deep brain stimulation, was able to provide benefit to Parkinson's disease…
What do Michael J. Fox, Muhammed Ali, and Ozzy Osbourne all have in common? Well, they all received a diagnosis for Parkinson's disease. Around 60,000 Americans are diagnosed with…
According to a story from Parkinson's News Today, ropinirole (marketed as Requip) skin patches proved capable of improving motor function in patients with advanced Parkinson's disease when compared to placebo.…
A recent article in Parkinson’s News Today described new findings associated with mutations in the LRRK2 gene, which are associated with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Indications are that patients with…
The drug levodopa and most other therapies developed over the years for Parkinson's disease have been centered on correcting the lack of dopamine. Researchers acknowledge that the reason dopamine…
Biological engineers at MIT are using a new technique to study various organs and their interaction with our immune system. According to a recent article in Science Daily, the researchers…
According to a story from Medical Xpress, a new technological approach developed at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston will allow doctors to distinguish between Parkinson's disease…
It started with fatigue. Then came problems with moving, hand tremors and problems walking. Multiple sclerosis was ruled out by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). But the trouble didn’t go away.…
According to a story from Parkinson's News Today, the results of a global, online survey appear to indicate that genetically based, inherited Parkinson's disease is actually more common than the…
According to a story from the 23andMe Blog, Reni Winter-Evans, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, understands that you don't have to be a scientist to be a big part…
A recent study, published in Nature, examined whether or not stem cells could be modified to reduce their chance of rejection. Stem cell therapies are utilized in a wide array…
According to a story from Medical Daily, a recent study found that male Parkinson's disease patients that were sexually active tended to have less severe symptoms and slower disease progression…
Parkinson’s disease can be a hard disease to manage. Not only does it take a physical and emotional toll on patients and loved ones, but managing every day activities can…
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…
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 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…
According to an article published by Washington University of Medicine in St. Louis, scientists appear to have succeeded in slowing axon destruction in mice through standard gene therapy. Though an…
Purdue University just reported that researchers have identified a biomarker (a measurable substance in an organism whose presence is indicative of disease or infection) that could be an early sign…
President Herbert Walker Bush passed away on Friday, November 30th at the age of 94. News coverage of his life has reminded us all of the great legacy he leaves…
Based on a report by Parkinson’s News Today, a recent study confirmed the safety of an increasingly popular Parkinson’s treatment. The treatment, known as deep brain stimulation, has long been…
New medicines for Parkinson’s may be around the corner. The United States Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) recently approved one drug, and accepted application another. Both new drugs treat…