There is growing evidence that at least in some patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD), the disease may begin in the […]
Could the appendix trigger Parkinson’s?
Parkinson’s disease is a long-term degenerative condition that affects the central nervous system. In the United States, medical professionals tend […]
Cooling ‘brains on fire’ to treat Parkinson’s
A promising new therapy to stop Parkinson’s disease in its tracks has been developed at The University of Queensland. UQ […]
New high-throughput screening study may open up for future Parkinson’s disease therapy
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the most common movement disorder in the world. PD patients suffer from shaking, rigidity, slowness of […]
Novel brain network linked to chronic pain in Parkinson’s disease
Scientists have revealed a novel brain network that links pain in Parkinson’s disease (PD) to a specific region of the […]
Sensor Array May Detect De Novo Parkinson’s Disease in Breath
MONDAY, Aug. 27, 2018 — A sensor array has the potential to identify de novo Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients with […]
6 ways of cutting down the risk of Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a common, chronic degenerative disorder of the central nervous system affecting about 10 million people in […]
Magnetic gene in fish may someday help those with epilepsy, Parkinson’s
An aquarium fish that senses the Earth’s magnetic field as it swims could help unlock how the human brain works […]
Neurodegenerative disease found in monkeys: Discovery could accelerate development of new gene therapies for Batten disease
OHSU scientists have discovered a naturally occurring disease in monkeys that mimics a deadly childhood neurodegenerative disorder in people — […]
Exposure to paint, varnish, other solvents linked to increased risk of MS
People who have been exposed to paint, varnish and other solvents and who also carry genes that make them more […]