Brain imaging scans are powerful tools for diagnosing Parkinson's disease (PD) and ruling out other motor disorders. In PD, the presence of α-synuclein (α-Syn) in Lewy bodies and Lewy neurites in the brain, particularly ...
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A new study has identified critical gaps in care for people with Parkinson's disease (PD) in the U.S., including disparities affecting women, people of color (those who identify as Asian, Black, Hispanic and Native American), ...
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Smart watches could identify Parkinson's disease up to seven years before hallmark symptoms appear and a clinical diagnosis can be made, new research reveals.
Jul 3, 2023
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Have you ever felt the strong sensation that someone is behind you, so intense that you turn around, only to see that no-one is there? This is a "presence hallucination." Presence hallucinations are particularly frequent ...
Jun 29, 2023
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Investigators in Israel and Italy have developed a model of the blood-brain barrier, studies of which may lead to prevention of meningitis in newborns. The research is published in Microbiology Spectrum.
Jun 22, 2023
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An analysis of published studies suggests that humor therapy may lessen symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Jun 21, 2023
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Beta-2 agonists are bronchodilators commonly used in the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Although beta-2 agonists have been associated with a reduced risk of Parkinson's disease in some ...
Jun 14, 2023
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A few minutes of data recorded from a single electrode placed on top of the head may be sufficient to predict thinking problems, including dementia, in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). The finding from a new University ...
Jun 12, 2023
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Speech and voice disorders are common in individuals with Parkinson's disease. New research published in the International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders found that a tele-rehabilitation program that combines ...
Jun 7, 2023
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A little-known and poorly understood sleep disorder that occurs during the rapid eye movement, or REM, stage of sleep has been garnering attention for its role in foreshadowing neurodegenerative brain diseases such as Parkinson's ...
May 26, 2023
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