Research shows that Parkinson’s disease may begin before birth
Stem cell study finds malfunctioning brain cells in Parkinson’s patients diagnosed before the age of 50 – but researchers might have a new treatment People who develop Parkinson’s disease before age 50...
View ArticleUsing AI and robots to safely treat hand tremors
Researchers have developed a machine learning model that allows robots to safely treat the hand tremors associated with neurodegenerative diseases. The research published in Scientific Reports, reveals...
View ArticleBrain inflammation may be linked to several different forms of dementia
According to a new study, brain inflammation may be linked to a number of different forms of dementia. Brain inflammation may be more widely implicated in dementias than was previously thought,...
View ArticleHuman electrical activity could lead to revolutionary medical treatments
Scientists have uncovered a connection between atmospheric electromagnetic fields and electrical activity in the human body which could pave the way for revolutionary medical treatments in the future....
View ArticleArtificial enzyme could lead to new Parkinson’s disease treatment
A team of researchers have created an artificial enzyme that could help form a new treatment for the neurodegenerative Parkinson’s disease. The team from Johns Hopkins Medicine have created the enzyme...
View ArticleParkinson’s Disease patients report benefits of using medical cannabis
Over half of medical cannabis patients with Parkinson’s Disease have reported clinical benefits when using the products for their condition. According to a new survey, conducted in Germany, over 8% of...
View ArticleEndometrial cancer and Parkinson’s Disease projects receive €3m
EIT Health has extended support to two innovator teams following its 2020 Wild Card programme, selecting MiMARK and Orbit Health, which will be carrying out endometrial cancer and Parkinson’s Disease...
View ArticleVital steps towards understanding the origins of Parkinson’s disease
Scientists have made a crucial step towards understanding the origins of Parkinson’s disease by identifying the function of a key protein that kills the healthy brain cells of people with the...
View ArticleSuperstructures could help grow neurons for regenerative medicine
Researchers have discovered a new printable biomaterial that could help create neurons for regenerative medicine to treat patients with neurodegenerative diseases and spinal cord injuries. Northwestern...
View ArticleWorld-first test for diagnosing and monitoring Parkinson’s Disease
A team of scientists has developed a new method that offers the hope of developing a ‘game changing’ test that could diagnose and monitor the progression of Parkinson’s Disease. The team at The...
View ArticleCannabis and Parkinson’s: cannabis substitute for treating Parkinson’s
A drug that provides the benefits obtained from medicinal cannabis without the “high” or other side effects may help to unlock a new treatment for Parkinson’s disease. The drug – HU-308 – lessens...
View ArticleMajor progress made to improve Parkinson’s disease treatment
Scientists have made a breakthrough in the development of a nasal spray for Parkinson’s disease treatment. Researchers from the University of York have developed a new gel that can adhere to tissue...
View ArticleDeep brain stimulation transforms Parkinson’s disease treatment
Research emerging from the US has devised a new method for refining the precision of deep brain stimulation, a treatment that may potentially transform the current landscape of treatment for...
View ArticleClinical trial of new Parkinson’s disease drug starts in Sweden
The first participant has been recruited to a pioneering clinical trial which is testing a new drug called NLX-112 that could be used for people with Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s disease is a...
View ArticleDeep brain stimulation transforms Parkinson’s disease treatment
Research emerging from the US has devised a new method for refining the precision of deep brain stimulation, a treatment that may potentially transform the current landscape of treatment for...
View ArticleClinical trial of new Parkinson’s disease drug starts in Sweden
The first participant has been recruited to a pioneering clinical trial which is testing a new drug called NLX-112 that could be used for people with Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s disease is a...
View ArticleFoods high in flavonoids may reduce Parkinson’s disease mortality
New research has identified that foods high in flavonoids may reduce mortality in people with Parkinson’s disease, potentially illustrating how dietary changes can enhance the health of individuals...
View ArticleHearing loss and epilepsy may be early signs of Parkinson’s disease
The most extensive UK study to date into the condition has identified that hearing loss and epilepsy are potentially early signs of Parkinson’s disease. The comprehensive study conducted by a team at...
View ArticleNew hope for treating cognitive impairment in Parkinson’s patients
Ultra-powerful 7T MRI scanners could revolutionise treatment for cognitive impairment in Parkinson’s patients. Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder characterised by symptoms such as shaking,...
View ArticleNightmares may be an early sign of Parkinson’s disease
Results from a UK study suggest that experiencing bad dreams or nightmares as an older person may be an early sign of Parkinson’s disease. The University of Birmingham study, which is published in...
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