Psychology & Psychiatry
Loneliness could raise risk for Parkinson's, study finds
Loneliness can leave many feeling desolate, but new research now suggests it may also leave people vulnerable to Parkinson's disease.
Oct 3, 2023
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Parkinson's & Movement disorders
A deep look into the progression of Parkinson's disease
Parkinson's disease is a complex neurodegenerative disorder that leads to the deterioration of specific types of neurons in the brain, resulting in a number of motor and non-motor symptoms. It is currently estimated that ...
Sep 28, 2023
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Neuroscience
Compensation by healthy brain parts found to alleviate some Parkinson's symptoms
In Parkinson's disease, the cerebral cortex can take over tasks from a deeper part of the brain that has been damaged, where cells that make dopamine have been lost. The strength of compensation by the cerebral cortex determines ...
Sep 28, 2023
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Neuroscience
Type of cellular stress involved in Parkinson's disease destroys more neurons when it occurs at night, study finds
Disturbances in sleep patterns and the internal biological clock are frequently associated with Parkinson's disease. However, the link between biological rhythm and neuronal degeneration remains unclear. A team from the University ...
Sep 28, 2023
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Parkinson's & Movement disorders
Discovery of protein orientation helps scientists understand Parkinson's disease
For several years, scientists have known that Parkinson's disease is related to misfolding of the protein alpha-synuclein. Deposited aggregates of a protein called alpha-synuclein (α-syn) can damage and kill nerve cells, ...
Sep 20, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Parkinson's patients often battle a hidden foe: Stigma
Patients with Parkinson's disease already face poorer mental and physical health, but now a new study shows they also suffer from decreased levels of hope and self-esteem due to the stigma associated with their disease.
Sep 19, 2023
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Neuroscience
New blood marker can identify Parkinsonian diseases
In a study by researchers at Lund University the marker DOPA decarboxylase (DCC) was found to be elevated in individuals with Parkinson's disease as well as in people with other diseases that result in dopamine deficiency ...
Sep 19, 2023
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Parkinson's & Movement disorders
Using augmented reality to make Parkinson's disease physical therapy more accessible
An augmented-reality headset is an effective digital tool for improving posture and gait in people with Parkinson's disease, according to a recent Cleveland Clinic trial. Findings were published in Neurorehabilitation and ...
Sep 18, 2023
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Genetics
Researchers uncover 'circular logic' of RNAs in Parkinson's disease
Researchers are gaining new insights into neurological diseases by studying circular RNAs (circRNAs) in brain cells. A new study by investigators from the Brigham and Women's Hospital identified over 11,000 distinct RNA circles ...
Sep 18, 2023
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Neuroscience
Newly discovered trigger of Parkinson's upends common beliefs
A new Northwestern Medicine study challenges a common belief in what triggers Parkinson's disease.
Sep 15, 2023
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