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Parkinson's & Movement disorders

Cell therapy for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis shows promise in human trials

Dr. Simrit Parmar, an associate professor in the College of Medicine at Texas A&M University and founder of the clinical-stage biotech company Cellenkos Inc. in Houston, has invented a new cell therapy that shows strong promise ...

Neuroscience

Experimental drug may benefit some patients with rare form of ALS

When Columbia neurologist and scientist Neil Shneider speaks to his ALS patients who volunteer for experimental therapies, he's unwaveringly honest. "Patients always ask me, 'What can I hope to get out of this?"' Shneider ...

Medications

Trend toward survival benefit seen for REM-inhibition in ALS

For patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), rapid eye movement (REM) inhibition via receipt of antidepressant medication is associated with a trend toward survival benefit, according to a study presented at the ...

Medications

Promising Parkinson's drug decoded

How well our brain functions depends heavily on the performance of our nerve cells. That is why they are regularly checked for their proper function—defective cell components are marked, disposed of and recycled. This includes ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

What you should know about ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)—known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, based on the iconic 1930s New York Yankee baseball player—is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects thousands of Americans every year. ALS ...

Parkinson's & Movement disorders

Detecting Parkinson's disease with a simple retinal exam

Could it be possible to diagnose Parkinson's disease with the help of a simple retinal exam? The idea should be seriously considered, according to a study published in the May issue of Neurobiology of Disease by researchers ...

Genetics

AI model identifies potential risk genes for Parkinson's disease

Researchers from the Cleveland Clinic Genome Center have successfully applied advanced artificial intelligence (AI) genetics models to Parkinson's disease. Researchers identified genetic factors in progression and FDA-approved ...

Neuroscience

Biotin may shield brain from manganese-induced damage, study finds

While manganese is an essential mineral involved in many bodily functions, both deficiency and excessive exposure can cause health issues. Maintaining a balanced diet typically provides sufficient manganese for most individuals; ...

Parkinson's & Movement disorders

Focused ultrasound machine can stop Parkinson's tremors

Delray Medical Center cut the ribbon on its newest high-tech machine last week that targets brain areas to treat movement disorders such as essential tremor and tremor-dominant Parkinson's disease.

Parkinson's & Movement disorders

Digital therapeutics can improve Parkinson's control, study finds

The use of PD Neurotechnology's pioneering telemonitoring device to assess Parkinson's Disease (PD) symptoms and inform medication adjustments led to the majority of patients exhibiting improved or stable symptom manifestation, ...