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New research reveals how alpha-synuclein interacts with cell membranes in Parkinson's disease
The accumulation of α-synuclein, a small, negatively charged protein, in neural cells, is one of the hallmarks of Parkinson's disease. It has been suggested that oligomeric α-synuclein causes membranes to become ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Jan 18, 2012 |
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Inflammation may link obesity and adverse pregnancy outcomes
A number of different immunological mechanisms ensure the successful establishment and maintenance of pregnancy. Imbalance in these mechanisms is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes. In a review published in Advances in ...
Health
Jan 10, 2012 |
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New study supports view that Lewy bodies are not the primary cause of cell death in Parkinson's Disease
The pathology of Parkinson's disease is characterized by a loss of dopamine-producing neurons in the pars compacta of the substantia nigra (SN), an area of the brain associated with motor control, along with the development ...
Medical research
Jan 09, 2012 |
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Genetic factors can predict the progression of Parkinson's disease
Parkinson's disease is marked by the abnormal accumulation of α-synuclein and the early loss of dopamine neurons in the substantia nigra region of the brain. A polymorphism in the promotor of α-synuclein gene known ...
Parkinson's & Movement disorders
Dec 16, 2011 |
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Patients with balance disorders benefit from integrative therapy
Over the last 25 years, intensive efforts by physicians, physical therapists, and occupational therapists have developed integrative rehabilitation regimens that can alleviate balance disorders associated with neurological ...
Neuroscience
Nov 28, 2011 |
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New study challenges accepted approaches to research in senile dementia
Impacting millions of families and devouring billions of dollars globally, Alzheimer's disease is the focus of exhaustive research to find a cure. Although intensely investigated over the last three decades using cutting-edge ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Nov 07, 2011 |
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Advances in brain imaging can expedite research and diagnosis in Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a common problem that is becoming progressively burdensome throughout the world. A new supplement to the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, Imaging the Alzheimer Brain, clearly shows that multiple imagin ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Oct 11, 2011 |
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Ability to ride a bike can aid differential diagnosis of Parkinson's disease in any setting
In a new study published today in the Journal of Parkinson's Disease, Japanese researchers report that the ability to ride a bike can differentiate between atypical parkinsonism and Parkinson's disease, regardless of the ...
Parkinson's & Movement disorders
Oct 07, 2011 |
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Study first to link mitochondrial dysfunction and alpha-Synuclein multiplication in human fibroblasts
A new study in the Journal of Parkinson's Disease shows for the first time the effects of α-Synuclein (α-syn) gene multiplication on mitochondrial function and susceptibility to oxidative stress in human tissue ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Oct 06, 2011 |
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Three postulates to help identify the cause of Alzheimer's disease
After more than 100 years following its pathologic description, the cause of Alzheimer's disease (AD) remains unknown. To test the validity of present and future proposals related to the probable cause of AD, three postulates, ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Jun 20, 2011 |
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Landmark study analyzes scientific productivity and impact of the top 100 PD investigators
IOS Press is pleased to announce the publication of a landmark study in which both traditional and innovative scientometric approaches have been employed to identify the top 100 Parkinson's disease (PD) investigators since ...
Other
Jun 09, 2011 |
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New method for measuring Parkinson's disease prevalence reveals sharp increase in Israel
In a new study published today in the inaugural issue of the Journal of Parkinson's Disease, Israeli researchers report that by tracking pharmacy purchases of anti-Parkinson drugs they could estimate the number of Parkin ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Jun 09, 2011 |
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New animal study shows promise for development of Parkinson's disease drug
Few treatments for Parkinson's disease (PD) restore function for extended periods. In a new study published today in the inaugural issue issue of the Journal of Parkinson's Disease, an international group of researchers report ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Jun 09, 2011 |
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