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Smart brain implants are helping people with Parkinson's and other disorders
Although the brain is our most complex organ, the ways to treat it have historically been rather simple. Typically, surgeons lesioned (damaged) a structure or a pathway in the hope that this would "correct the imbalance" ...
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Genetics
Damaged cell 'trash cans' may contribute to Parkinson's disease
Scientists have uncovered more than 20 genes whose mutations cause familial forms of Parkinson's disease. One of these genes is known as VPS13C, and mutations in this gene may contribute to the disease's onset by causing ...
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Cerebral palsy medications given to adults may not match needs
Pain and symptom management are important parts of caring for adults living with cerebral palsy.
Apr 17, 2025
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Stem cell therapy potentially a safe and effective way to treat Parkinson's disease
Two independent clinical trials demonstrate the safety of stem cell therapies for Parkinson's disease. The papers, published in Nature this week, investigate the use of cells derived from human induced pluripotent stem cells ...
Apr 16, 2025
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How mobility assistance dogs can improve quality of life in children with cerebral palsy
Children with cerebral palsy often have difficulty walking, which can affect their relationships with peers and overall quality of life. People with visual impairment can experience similar difficulties with balance, spatial ...
Apr 16, 2025
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AI tool unlocks longstanding misfolding mystery behind Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases
A novel artificial intelligence (AI) tool has revealed how disease-linked proteins misfold into harmful structures, a key advance in understanding neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
Apr 15, 2025
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AI-powered video analysis tool improves monitoring of Parkinson's movement symptoms
A University of Florida researcher has developed an open-source computer program that uses artificial intelligence to analyze videos of patients with Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders. The tool, called VisionMD, ...
Apr 14, 2025
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Painkillers, statins, and beta blockers may delay Parkinson's onset by years: Study
In a new Cedars-Sinai study of Parkinson's disease patients, those who had taken common medications to control pain, blood pressure, diabetes or cholesterol saw their symptoms begin years later than patients who never took ...
Apr 14, 2025
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Medial temporal lobectomy aids seizure outcomes in epilepsy
Medial temporal lobectomy is effective in improving seizure outcomes among patients with drug-resistant temporal lobe epilepsy, according to a study published online March 6 in Cureus.
Apr 14, 2025
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RNA-based blood test identifies Parkinson's before symptoms appear
Researchers have developed a simple and cost-effective blood test capable of detecting Parkinson's disease long before symptoms emerge, comparing the current state of diagnosing neurodegenerative diseases to the fight against ...
Apr 11, 2025
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Key genes in Parkinson's disease discovered using CRISPR technology
A longstanding mystery in Parkinson's disease research has been why some individuals carrying pathogenic variants that increase their risk of PD go on to develop the disease, while others who also carry such variants do not. ...
Apr 11, 2025
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Discovery of α-synuclein's 'fuzzy coat' mechanism offers new insights into Parkinson's
Parkinson's disease (PD) and Lewy body dementia (LBD) are incurable and progressive neurodegenerative disorders, with some overlapping symptoms. An estimated 10 million people worldwide live with PD, while the figure for ...
Apr 11, 2025
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Discovery reveals protein involved in Parkinson's disease also drives skin cancer
A small protein involved in neurodegeneration leading to Parkinson's disease also drives a type of skin cancer known as melanoma, new research led by Oregon Health & Science University finds.
Apr 9, 2025
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Parkinson's disease researchers develop cellular 'invisibility cloak' to protect neural grafts
Florey researchers have engineered a way to fool the immune system into accepting neural grafts as part of the body, rather than attacking them as foreign objects.
Apr 9, 2025
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Early Parkinson's symptoms often mistaken for normal aging
Parkinson's disease is often seen as a condition that primarily affects older adults. In reality, it can impact people at any age, with 10–20% of cases appearing before the age of 50, and about half of those are diagnosed ...
Apr 9, 2025
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Tavapadon as adjunct to levodopa increases daily ON time in Parkinson's disease
For patients with Parkinson's disease with motor fluctuations, the oral once-daily, selective D1/D5 partial dopamine agonist tavapadon as an adjunct to levodopa increases total daily ON time versus placebo, according to a ...
Apr 8, 2025
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The brain's own repair mechanism: New neurons may reverse damage in Huntington's disease
New research shows that the adult brain can generate new neurons that integrate into key motor circuits. The findings demonstrate that stimulating natural brain processes may help repair damaged neural networks in Huntington's ...
Apr 7, 2025
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Diagnostic uncertainty in Parkinson's disease: New study calls for improved diagnostic processes
A new study by the University of Turku and Turku University Hospital, Finland, found that a significant proportion of Parkinson's disease diagnoses are later corrected. Up to one in six diagnoses changed after 10 years of ...
Apr 7, 2025
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Six Parkinson's disease facts
Brought into the limelight by actor Michael J. Fox, Parkinson's disease affects the body's ability to control movement.
Apr 7, 2025
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Parkinson's protein clumps in heart nerves could offer new treatment path
Parkinson's doesn't just affect movement and the brain—it may also impact the heart, according to new research from the University of Surrey. Scientists from Surrey's School of Veterinary Medicine suggest that targeting ...
Apr 3, 2025
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New Parkinson's treatment could help millions
After a twitching pinky finger led to a diagnosis of young-onset Parkinson's disease, Keith Krehbiel, then 42, stopped at a bookstore on the way home to learn more about the progressive neurological disorder before telling ...
Mar 24, 2025
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Renewal processes in the cell: Disruptions favor diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, study finds
In an international research collaboration involving the University Medical Center Göttingen (UMG), researchers have produced the most complete map to date of how long different proteins persist in many tissues of the body. ...
Mar 21, 2025
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AI-driven MRI analysis improves accuracy in distinguishing Parkinsonian disorders
University of Florida researchers have led a multicenter study demonstrating that Automated Imaging Differentiation for Parkinsonism (AIDP), a machine-learning method using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), accurately distinguishes ...
Refined test could improve Parkinson's disease diagnosis
A team that includes a RIKEN researcher has refined a lab test for measuring protein aggregate levels in samples from patients with certain neurodegenerative diseases. This has the potential to improve diagnosis and drug ...
Mar 19, 2025
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Treatment for Parkinson's disease and restless leg syndrome is linked with risky behavior
Getting a headache and feeling sick are common side-effects for many medicines. Indulging in risky sexual behavior or pathological gambling—not so common.
Mar 17, 2025
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