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Finding May Lead to New Treatment for Parkinson’s

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008
Researchers announce a surprise relationship between the genetics of blood cells and brain cells. A finding that may lead to a significant alteration in the way Parkinson's disease is managed. Scientists from the University of ...  Read more... »

Brain Pacemaker Shows Potential

Friday, July 4th, 2008
An emerging treatment technique for Parkinson’s involves the use of deep brain stimulation to reduce tremors. Dr. Douglas Anderson a professor of neurological surgery at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine has treated approximately ...  Read more... »

Stem Cells May Help Cure Parkinson’s

Monday, June 9th, 2008
A new Australian research study provides evidence that a cure for Parkinson's disease could lie just inside the nose of patients themselves. The Griffith University study published in the journal Stem Cells found that adult stem ...  Read more... »

Education Slows Mental Decline

Tuesday, May 13th, 2008
A new study suggests individuals with at least a high school education spend more of their older years without cognitive loss. The protective effective extends to conditions such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's ...  Read more... »

A New Approach for Parkinson’s

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008
A new approach to management of Parkinson's disease using a novel application of cell therapy has shown success among patients with moderate to advanced Parkinson's disease (PD). The technique attaches retinal pigment ...  Read more... »

Risks and Benefits of New Parkinson Drugs

Wednesday, April 16th, 2008
While authorities have heralded the benefits of a new class of medicines for Parkinson disease, patients should be forewarned that an increase in side effects has also been noted. Compared to older ...  Read more... »

Natural Antioxidant Slows Parkinson’s

Tuesday, April 15th, 2008
A natural antioxidant may slow the progression of Parkinson's disease in men, say researchers from the MassGeneral Institute for Neurodegenerative Disease (MGH-MIND) and Harvard School of Public Health. Scientists examined data from ...  Read more... »

Parkinson’s Familial Link

Friday, March 21st, 2008
Researchers have discovered a gene that could hold the key to developing new treatments for Parkinson's disease. Parkinson’s is a progressive and often debilitating movement disorder that affects as many as one ...  Read more... »

Blood Test for Parkinson’s

Thursday, March 13th, 2008
A blood test that profiles molecular biomarkers in blood could become the first accurate diagnostic test for Parkinson's disease, say researchers from the Weill Cornell Medical College. The screen relies on changes in dozens ...  Read more... »

Common Med May Aid Parkinson Treatment

Wednesday, February 6th, 2008
Researchers announce that serotonin, a well-studied neurotransmitter involved in regulating mood, appetite, sexuality and sleep, may be helpful for individuals with Parkinson's. Current treatment for the tremors, rigidity and impaired movement ...  Read more... »
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