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Visualizing core pathologies of Parkinson's disease and related disorders in live patients
In countries with an aging population, neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson's disease (PD) and dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) are becoming more prevalent. These conditions, for which no definitive cure currently ...
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Brain connectivity on MRI predicts Parkinson's disease progression
The structural and functional organization of the brain as shown on MRI can predict the progression of brain atrophy in patients with early-stage, mild Parkinson's disease, according to a study published today in Radiology, ...
Jun 25, 2024
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New research links anxiety to higher Parkinson's risk in over-50s
The risk of developing Parkinson's is at least twice as high in people with anxiety compared to those without, finds a new study by UCL researchers.
Jun 24, 2024
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Newly discovered subtypes and sex differences give insight into molecular mechanisms of ALS
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, ALS for short, is a mysterious neurodegenerative disease that is almost always fatal. A consortium of researchers led by the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has systematically investigated ...
Jun 21, 2024
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Drugs for enlarged prostate may also protect against dementia with Lewy bodies
A new study suggests that certain drugs commonly used to treat enlarged prostate may also decrease the risk for dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB). This observational finding may seem surprising, but it mirrors previous work ...
Jun 19, 2024
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Diagnosing essential tremor after death helps families learn risk
A statistical tool designed to analyze 11 characteristics of postmortem brains reliably diagnosed a common neurodegenerative disease known as essential tremor (ET), a study led by researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center ...
Jun 19, 2024
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Blood test could predict Parkinson's seven years before symptoms
A team of researchers, led by scientists at UCL and University Medical Center Goettingen, has developed a simple blood test that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to predict Parkinson's up to seven years before the onset ...
Jun 18, 2024
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AI helps uncover early cell changes in ALS progression
New research from the University of St Andrews and the University of Copenhagen has harnessed the power of AI to generate new insights into the progression of ALS.
Jun 18, 2024
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Link between gut microbiota and Parkinson's disease points to potential therapeutic route
A study led by Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine in Japan has revealed a link between gut microbiota and Parkinson's disease (PD). The researchers found a reduction in the gut bacteria of genes responsible for ...
Jun 17, 2024
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Mouse study suggests cancer drug could be used to target protein connection that spurs Parkinson's disease
In studies with genetically engineered mice, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say they have identified a potentially new biological target involving Aplp1, a cell surface protein that drives the spread of Parkinson's disease-causing ...
Jun 17, 2024
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Empowering lives: Navigating Parkinson's disease with hope
Parkinson's disease touches every aspect of a person's life, from the physical to the emotional, often leaving individuals feeling isolated and overwhelmed.
Jun 17, 2024
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Sulfur metabolites linked to neurodegenerative diseases
Neurodegenerative diseases (NDDs), which have no known cures and elusive causes, result in irreversible damage to the brain and nervous system. Research into these diseases typically focuses on the brain, but mouse studies ...
Jun 15, 2024
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Dopamine linked to mentalizing abilities, may have implications for future Parkinson's treatment
A link between the neurotransmitter dopamine and the mentalizing abilities of healthy people has been identified for the first time in a new study.
Jun 13, 2024
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Smartwatches offer window into Parkinson's disease progression
Ubiquitous wearable technologies, like smartwatches, could help researchers better understand progressive neurological disorders like Parkinson's disease and speed up the approval of new therapies, a critical need given that ...
Jun 12, 2024
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Resting tremor in focus in new Parkinson's study
Murdoch University's Center for Healthy Aging is identifying new interventions to treat resting tremor in people with Parkinson's disease.
Jun 10, 2024
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Study finds ALS patients treated by neurologists received better care
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients received better care if they were treated by a neurologist, a new study published in PLOS One has found.
Jun 10, 2024
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Unlocking another piece of the Parkinson's puzzle—scientists reveal workings of vital molecular switch
Scientists at the University of Dundee have uncovered the inner relay of a molecular switch that protects the brain against the development of Parkinson's disease.
Jun 7, 2024
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New deep brain stimulation algorithm may help personalize Parkinson's disease treatment
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) has shown promise as a treatment for some symptoms of Parkinson's disease (PD). However, not all symptoms improve equally well with DBS. A better understanding of how different sites of electrical ...
Jun 4, 2024
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Examinations of major salivary glands and heart reveal pathophysiological progression of Parkinson's
Researchers have reported that patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) exhibiting sympathetic denervation in the major salivary glands and the heart tend to have more advanced non-motor symptoms as they age, suggesting that ...
May 30, 2024
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Study reveals brain mechanisms behind speech impairment in Parkinson's
Parkinson's disease is most well-known and well-studied for its motor impairments—tremors, stiffness and slowness of movement. But less visible symptoms such as trouble with memory, attention and language, which can also ...
May 29, 2024
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