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Researchers Study OTC Med That May Slow Parkinson’s

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009

A new clinical trial in the U.S. and Canada hopes to determine whether a vitamin-like substance, in high doses, can ...

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Gene Therapy Pros and Cons for Parkinson’s Disease

Monday, August 31st, 2009

Emerging research using a rat model discovers a common antibiotic can work as an "off switch" during a gene therapy ...

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New Target for Parkinson’s

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009

University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) researchers have discovered a therapeutic target that, when manipulated, may slow the progression of or ...

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Genetic Influence On Behavior

Tuesday, July 21st, 2009

The ongoing debate over the behavioral influences of nature vs. nurture has taken another turn. Researchers at Brown University and the University of ...

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Search For an Early ADHD Diagnosis

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

A new Canadian study of eye movements may aid in understanding childhood brain development and healthy aging. The tests, developed by Queen’s ...

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Pesticides Again Linked to Parkinson’s

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

Texas researchers have discovered people with Parkinson’s disease have significantly higher blood levels of a particular pesticide than healthy people or those with ...

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Parkinson Drugs May Target Drug-Resistant TB

Monday, July 6th, 2009

A new study suggests existing drugs used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease could be repositioned for use in the treatment of ...

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Impaired Decision-Making Fosters Depression In Parkinson’s

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009

A new neuropsychological memory test may help explain why many Parkinson’s disease patients develop depression. The test helps to understand how Parkinson's ...

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Wii Therapy for Parkinson’s

Friday, June 12th, 2009

The Nintendo Wii may help treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease, including depression, according to a Medical College of Georgia researcher. Parkinson's disease ...

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