A new study published in Cell Reports reveals a breakthrough discovery linking genetic variants in the gene ITSN1 to a significantly elevated risk of Parkinson's disease, a neurodegenerative condition that affects nearly ...
Mar 7, 2025
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By 2050, there will be 25.2 million people living with Parkinson's disease worldwide (a 112% increase from 2021), largely due to population aging, suggests a modeling study published by The BMJ.
Mar 5, 2025
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Northwestern Medicine investigators have uncovered new insights into how metabolic dysfunction contributes to Parkinson's disease, according to a study published in Nature Communications.
Mar 4, 2025
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Mental health issues are common in people with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and can continue for years. They may be related to the brain injury itself or may result from patients' challenges with everyday functions.
Feb 27, 2025
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Scientists at La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) have found a potential new target for treating Parkinson's disease. Their new research reveals how a protein in brain cells may drive Parkinson's onset—and offers a ...
Feb 25, 2025
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A form of Parkinson's disease caused by mutations in a gene known as PINK1 has long been labeled rare. But our research shows it's anything but—at least for some populations.
Feb 25, 2025
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Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have discovered a fundamental mechanism that affects the size of the pupil, namely our breathing. The study, published in the Journal of Physiology, shows that the pupil is smallest ...
Feb 21, 2025
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Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have discovered new insights into brain changes in Parkinson's disease using advanced imaging techniques.
Feb 12, 2025
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From a study that analyzed brain images of more than 2,500 people with Parkinson's disease in 20 different countries, scientists have been able to identify patterns of neurodegeneration and create metrics for each of the ...
Feb 12, 2025
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Fingernail-sized vibrating gadgets, similar to the tiny devices that make your cellphone buzz, could help people with Parkinson's disease navigate the world with more confidence and ease. The vibrating devices, which may ...
Feb 12, 2025
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