Parkinson’s Articles

Genetic Mutation Tied to Parkinson’s

Monday, July 18th, 2011
Researchers believe they have discovered a new genetic mutation that causes Parkinson’s disease. The international research effort was led by Mayo ...
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Lithium Prevents Parkinson’s in Mouse Study

Monday, June 27th, 2011
Research suggests the drug lithium may be an effective therapy for neurodegenerative conditions. In a new study, lithium prevented the accumulation ...
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Postural Problems a Sign of Bipolar Illness?

Wednesday, May 25th, 2011
Although motor deficits often accompany a mood or psychiatric disorder, most researchers have not targeted motor areas as ...
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Immune System’s ‘Friendly Fire’ May Trigger Parkinson’s Symptoms

Tuesday, May 17th, 2011
"Friendly fire" by the body's own immune system may damage a pathway at the base of the ...
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Parkinson’s Linked to Risk of Prostate Cancer

Friday, April 8th, 2011
Researchers believe they have found evidence linking Parkinson’s disease with an increased risk of prostate cancer and melanoma. The ...
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Early Parkinson’s Symptoms May Occur In Sleep

Tuesday, March 29th, 2011
Danish researchers have discovered that very early symptoms of Parkinson's disease may emerge in part of the sleep cycle. "In ...
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Parkinson Drugs Linked to Impulse Control Problems

Friday, March 25th, 2011
A new research finding suggests medications used to treat Parkinson’s disease result in impulse control disorders in more than 20 ...
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Can Ibuprofen Reduce Parkinson’s Risk?

Friday, March 4th, 2011
New research finds that taking ibuprofen on a regular basis lowers the risk of developing Parkinson's disease by one-third. Ibuprofen is ...
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Prescribed Amphetamines May Up Risk of Parkinson’s Disease

Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011
Emerging research suggests people who have used amphetamines such as benzedrine and dexedrine appear to be at ...
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Two Pesticides Associated with Parkinson’s

Monday, February 14th, 2011
Individuals who have used either one of two pesticides -- rotenone and paraquat -- have developed Parkinson's disease ...
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