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Genetics
Discovery of genetic drivers linked to progression in Parkinson's disease
A key driver of patients' well-being and clinical trials for Parkinson's disease (PD) is the course the disease takes over time. However, nearly all that is known about the genetics of PD is related to susceptibility—a ...
May 06, 2021
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Neuroscience
Researchers wirelessly record human brain activity during normal life activities
Researchers are now able to wirelessly record the directly measured brain activity of patients living with Parkinson's disease and to then use that information to adjust the stimulation delivered by an implanted device. Direct ...
May 03, 2021
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International task force determines current Parkinson's disease subtyping may not fit all patients
The clinical presentation and underlying biology of Parkinson's disease (PD) varies significantly, but attempts to cluster cases into a limited number of subtypes have questionable applicability and relevance, reports the ...
Apr 29, 2021
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Awakening 'ghosts' in patients with Parkinson's, a powerful diagnostic tool
EPFL scientists are developing a completely new 'brain stress test' for evaluating the mental status of patients with Parkinson's disease, the second most prevalent neurodegenerative disease worldwide. It involves awakening ...
Apr 28, 2021
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New model may explain the mystery of asymmetry in Parkinson's disease
Parkinson's disease (PD) is characterized by slowness of movement and tremors, which often appear asymmetrically in patients. The new model of PD described in this review article published in the Journal of Parkinson's Disease ...
Apr 28, 2021
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Study: Inflammation in earliest stages of Parkinson's disease different between men and women
New research shows evidence of inflammation in the blood of Parkinson's disease patients during the earliest stages of the disease, lending support to theories that inflammation is a major driver of PD. The findings, from ...
Apr 27, 2021
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Which Parkinson's symptoms do patients most want to see improved by treatment?
Individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD) face a wide range of symptoms and challenges. A team from Parkinson's UK, including several Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) contributors, surveyed patients to find out which ...
Apr 26, 2021
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What Parkinson's disease patients reveal about how art is experienced and valued
Art appreciation is considered essential to human experience. While taste in art varies depending on the individual, cognitive neuroscience can provide clues about how viewing art affects our neural systems, and evaluate ...
Apr 23, 2021
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Sleepwalking tied to higher odds for Parkinson's in men
Men with certain sleep problems, like sleep walking, may be at a higher risk of developing Parkinson's disease, a new study suggests.
Apr 20, 2021
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Interaction of mitochondria and lysosomes key in Parkinson's disease
Northwestern Medicine scientists have identified the consequences of contact between the mitochondria and the lysosome in the axons and synapses of human neurons, according to a study published in Nature Communications.
Apr 19, 2021
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Research links Parkinson's disease and neuroticism
New research from the Florida State University College of Medicine has found that the personality trait neuroticism is consistently associated with a higher risk of developing the brain disorder Parkinson's disease.
Apr 15, 2021
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Study identifies two neuronal populations associated with symptoms of Parkinson's disease
Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that manifests itself through a diverse range of motor and non-motor symptoms, including shaking and stiffness of the limbs, as well as difficulties in maintaining ...
Parkinson's disease: Wearable sensors to track symptoms
EPFL scientists have developed algorithms that, combined with wearable sensors, could help clinicians to monitor the progression of Parkinson's disease and assess the effects of medications commonly used by people with this ...
Apr 13, 2021
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Mapping neural connections in Parkinson's disease
The imbalanced activation of neural cells and previously unknown connections within the brain's external globus pallidus (GPe) and striatum may be responsible for some motor symptoms in Parkinson's disease and similar neurodegenerative ...
Apr 09, 2021
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Study shows why crossing obstacles is difficult for patients with Parkinson's disease
A multidisciplinary research group affiliated with the Department of Physical Education's Human Movement Laboratory (Movi-Lab) at São Paulo State University (UNESP) in Bauru, Brazil, measured step length synergy while crossing ...
Apr 08, 2021
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Unraveling the mysteries of sleep disorders in multiple system atrophy
Multiple system atrophy, or MSA, is a rare neurological disorder that causes failures in the proper functioning of the body's autonomic system (processes that are not under conscious control, such as blood pressure, breathing ...
Apr 08, 2021
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Mechanism of abnormal movements induced by drug treatment of Parkinson's disease
Many people with Parkinson's disease develop abnormal movements called L-DOPA induced dyskinesia, a major side effect of long-term medication. The mechanism underlying this side effect has been unknown. In this study, researchers ...
Apr 08, 2021
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An amyloid link between Parkinson's disease and melanoma
On the surface, Parkinson's disease—a neurodegenerative disorder—and melanoma—a type of skin cancer—do not appear to have much in common. However, for nearly 50 years, doctors have recognized that Parkinson's disease ...
Apr 07, 2021
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Parkinson's discovery points to possible future treatment approaches
More than 20 years after the discovery of the parkin gene linked to young-onset Parkinson's disease, researchers at The Ottawa Hospital and the University of Ottawa may have finally figured out how this mysterious gene protects ...
Apr 07, 2021
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What do you know about Parkinson's disease?
April is Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about this progressive nervous system disorder.
Apr 07, 2021
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