Power3, Amarantus sign license agreement for NuroPro Blood Test for Parkinson's
Amarantus BioSciences, Inc., a biotechnology company developing MANF, a first-in-class disease-modifying therapeutic protein being developed for the treatment of Parkinson's Disease, today Continue Reading
Dementia sufferer missing in Christchurch
Christchurch Police are concerned for the safety of a 57 year old dementia sufferer who is missing from Marine Parade in New Brighton, Christchurch. Read more: Dementia sufferer missing in Continue Reading
Alzheimer’s Disease and Frontotemporal Dementia – Video
16-06-2011 15:43 The percentage of Americans aged 65 and older will double by 2030, and with this demographic shift the US is preparing for an epidemic of age-related neurological conditions. UCSF Continue Reading
Mum Allison gets her skates on for MS charity
Allison Humphreys has Multiple Sclerosis and finds that rollerskating helps with her balance. She has arranged for CurveMotion to host a fund-raising event next Saturday to raise money for the MS Continue Reading
Teesside families in warning over dementia
CARERS living with loved ones suffering from dementia are urging more people to look out for the early signs within their own families. Excerpt from: Teesside families in warning over dementia Continue Reading
Autism-friendly Santas a hit at malls, parties
Visiting the mall to share Christmas wishes with Santa has never been part of Ben Borre's childhood, a sad but necessary concession to the autism that would make the noise, lights and crowds an Continue Reading
Autism-friendly Santas popular at malls, parties
Visiting the mall to share Christmas wishes with Santa has never been part of Ben Borre's childhood, a sad but necessary concession to the autism that would make the noise, lights and crowds an Continue Reading
NACP and MAPT polymorphisms interact to influence rate of Parkinson’s progression
Parkinson's disease is marked by the abnormal accumulation of ?-synuclein and the early loss of dopamine neurons in the substantia nigra region of the brain. A polymorphism in the promotor of Continue Reading
Girl with rare disease collecting food and clothes for needy this holiday season
Brooke Ramey is organizing a Christmas dance to collect food and clothes for the needy this holiday season, which is commendable for any 16-year-old. Follow this link: Girl with rare disease Continue Reading
Call for Medisave to cover Parkinson’s disease
Citing their research on Parkinson's disease, clinician-scientists - with an eye on the costs as the number of elderly people grows - are calling for the use of Medisave to manage the Continue Reading
Football: Multiple sclerosis won’t stop Gerardo Leos from returning for South East
In what should be a triumphant moment for the entire Southern California football community, South East linebacker-running back Gerardo Leos is expected to play for the Jaguars on Friday, two months Continue Reading
FDA approves EYLEA for treatment of wet Age-related Macular Degeneration
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved EYLEA (aflibercept) Injection, known in the scientific literature as VEGF Trap-Eye, for the Continue Reading
Acute Multiple Sclerosis – H.P. Acthar® Gel Reduces Shows Promise In Acute Exacerbations
A presentation at the American Society of Nephrology 44th Annual Meeting, showed study results of H.P. Read the original post: Acute Multiple Sclerosis - H.P. Acthar® Gel Reduces Shows Promise Continue Reading
How an astronaut with Parkinson’s Disease still won his own space race
Houston had never had a problem quite like the one afflicting astronaut Rich Clifford - but they still let him reach for the stars, reports Jacqui Goddard in Miami Read more from the original Continue Reading
National Multiple Sclerosis Society scholarship applications are now being accepted
November 8, 2011 Tulsa, Okla. – The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Oklahoma announces scholarship applications are now being accepted for the 2012 school year View original post Continue Reading
Call to watch for dementia signs
Families are being urged to look out for the warning signs of dementia when they visit elderly relatives, in a government campaign in England. View post: Call to watch for dementia signs Continue Reading
Charity to benefit from Vermonter’s run
Molly Magee of Plainfield, Vt. is running the New York City Marathon on Nov See more here: Charity to benefit from Vermonter's run Continue Reading
Kyle Bryant on Living With Friedreich’s Ataxia – Video
Kyle Bryant talks about living with Friedreich's Ataxia and efforts nationwide and at the University of South Florida to raise funds for the little-known yet life-altering neurological Continue Reading
NJ first lady reads to class in Mount Laurel to raise autism awareness
First Lady for the state of New Jersey Mary Pat Christie visited Larchmont Elementary School in Mt. Read the original post: NJ first lady reads to class in Mount Laurel to raise autism awareness Continue Reading
Could Airway Abnormality Point to Autism?
MONDAY, Oct. 24 (HealthDay News) -- A researcher has found an abnormality in the airways of children with autism that she says may be the first anatomical marker for the neurodevelopmental Continue Reading
