Key Chemical for Parkinson’s Disease Found
Researchers announced today that they have identified a key chemical -- DOPAL -- that appears to be the root cause of Parkinson's disease. Such a finding, if confirmed, could lead to ... Read more... »
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Unintentional Consequences With New Parkinson Treatment
A new research study finds that although deep brain stimulation (DBS) offers a means to relieve the tremors and rigidity that afflict individuals with Parkinson’s disease, compulsive behaviors may arise.
Michael Frank, an assistant professor of ... Read more... »
Familial Risk from Parkinson’s
New research finds that relatives of patients with Parkinson's disease may have an increased risk of developing dementia or cognitive impairment.
Parkinson's disease is characterized by a decline in the functions of ... Read more... »
Genetic Link to Parkinson’s
A new study suggests people with a certain gene mutation are more likely to get Parkinson's disease before the age of 50 compared to those without the gene abnormality
The finding ... Read more... »
Estrogen Therapy Lowers Parkinson Risk
Researchers have found that women who had one or both ovaries removed before menopause face an increased long-term risk of Parkinson's disease compared to women who retained their ovaries.
Since ovaries are responsible for estrogen production, ... Read more... »
Study Investigates Parkinson’s Roots
A UK researcher has received funding for a five-year study of Parkinson's disease that seeks to expand a new model on how and why nerve cells die.
Dr. Lynn Bedford, of the University of Nottingham ... Read more... »
Medication May Reduce Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
Statins are a class of pharmaceuticals known for effectiveness in lowering cholesterol and stabilizing the cardiovascular system lowering the risk for disease. New research suggests a particular statin, simvastatin, reduces the incidence of Alzheimer's disease ... Read more... »
Industry Pollutants Trigger Parkinson’s
A new study is the first to draw a link between Parkinson's and manganese air pollution, and suggests industry-generated pollutants poses a greater health risk than traffic-generated manganese.
Murray Finkelstein of The ... Read more... »
Risk Factors Influence Parkinson Symptoms
Particular factors such as age, gender and type of medication can place people with early Parkinson's disease at a higher risk for development, or worsening of, hallucinations, sleepiness and swelling.
The study by researchers at ... Read more... »
Depression Care for Parkinson’s
Although depression is common among individuals diagnosed with early stage Parkinson's disease, care for the depression is often not provided.
In a new study, researchers found that just over 27 per ... Read more... »
