Widespread brain atrophy detected in Parkinson’s disease with newly developed structural pattern
Atrophy in the hippocampus, the region of the brain known for memory formation and storage, is evident in Parkinson's disease patients with cognitive impairment, including early decline known as mild Continue Reading
Structural Pattern Uncovers Brain Atrophy in Parkinson’s
Atrophy in the hippocampus, the region of the brain known for memory formation and storage, is evident in Parkinson's disease (PD) patients with cognitive impairment, including early decline known as Continue Reading
Exercise/memory research for Parkinson’s
( University of Maryland Medical Center ) Researchers from the University of Maryland School of Medicine and the Baltimore VA Medical Center have launched a study of exercise and computerized memory Continue Reading
Exercise/Memory Research for Parkinson’s Disease
Researchers from the University of Maryland School of Medicine and the Baltimore VA Medical Center have launched a study of exercise and computerized memory training to see if those activities may Continue Reading
Test for Alzheimer’s disease predicts cognitive decline in Parkinson’s disease
( University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine ) A method of classifying brain atrophy patterns in Alzheimer's disease patients using MRIs can also detect cognitive decline in Parkinson's disease, Continue Reading
Parkinson’s & Dance: An Unusual Partnership
The two things that have brought Michael and Roslyn Lieb closer together couldn't be more different: Parkinson's disease and dance, one slowly taking away, the other giving back in ways they never Continue Reading
Parkinson’s & dance: An unusual partnership unites
The two things that have brought Michael and Roslyn Lieb closer together couldn't be more different: Parkinson's disease and dance, one slowly taking away, the other giving back in ways they never Continue Reading
Spinal Cord Stimulator Sparks Hope for Parkinson’s Disease – Video
The future treatment of Parkinson's disease may target the spinal cord instead of the brain to help alleviate the slow, rigid movements and tremors that are the hallmarks of the disease. Continue Reading
7 signs of Parkinson’s you need to know
The symptoms of Parkinson's disease can vary from person to person, and early signs may be subtle and go unnoticed. read more By date (default) Read more here: 7 signs of Parkinson's you need to Continue Reading
Blood test could detect Parkinson’s disease before symptoms appear
For the first time, a team from the University of Lancaster have detected a substance which appears in the blood of those suffering from Parkinson's disease. Read the original: Blood test could Continue Reading
Simple blood test detects Parkinson’s disease long before symptoms
Washington, Dec 1 (ANI): Scientists have developed a simple blood test to detect Parkinson's disease at its earliest stages. See the article here: Simple blood test detects Parkinson's disease long Continue Reading
Blood Test Detects Parkinson’s Long Before Symptoms
A study led by the School of Health and Medicine at the University of Lancaster in the UK suggests it may be possible to detect Parkinson's disease in the early stages, long before external symptoms Continue Reading
Cynapsus Announces Results of Special Meeting of Shareholders
TORONTO, ONTARIO-- - Cynapsus Therapeutics Inc. , a specialty pharmaceutical company developing an improved dosing formulation of an approved drug used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, Continue Reading
Exposure to industrial solvents raises risk for Parkinson’s, study says
A recent scientific study of 99 pairs of twins - with one twin in each pair having Parkinson's disease - reports that exposure to two common industrial solvents most raised the risk for developing Continue Reading
Simple blood test diagnoses Parkinson’s disease long before symptoms appear
A new research report appearing in the December issue of the FASEB Journal shows how scientists from the United Kingdom have developed a simple blood test to detect Parkinson's disease even at the Continue Reading
Civitas Therapeutics Announces Award Of Michael J. Fox Foundation Grant And Lead Drug Candidate For Parkinson’s Disease
Civitas Therapeutics, Inc., a privately-held pharmaceutical company developing transformative therapeutics using the ARCUSTM respiratory delivery platform, announced recently the award of a grant Continue Reading
Exposure to TCE, PERC and CCI4 may increase risk of Parkinson’s
A University of Kentucky faculty member is a contributing author on a new study demonstrating a connection between a common solvent chemical and Parkinson's disease. Continued here: Exposure to Continue Reading
Vista RN helps start new Parkinson’s support group
WAUKEGAN — Five years ago, Patricia Hendricks, a registered nurse in cardiology at Vista Medical Center East, would not have imagined that she would form a support group for Parkinson’s disease. Continue Reading
Former Preds coach turns to surgery to treat Parkinson’s
Former Nashville Predators' associate coach Brent Peterson is undergoing surgical treatments to help with symptoms associated with Parkinson's disease. View post: Former Preds coach turns to Continue Reading
Study demonstrates a connection between a common chemical and Parkinson’s disease
( University of Kentucky ) A new study demonstrates a connection between a common chemical and Parkinson's disease. Read the original here: Study demonstrates a connection between a common Continue Reading
