Advice for newly-diagnosed Parkinson’s patients
After 12 years with Parkinson's disease (PD), 57-year old Bill Schmalfeldt has this advice for newly-diagnosed Parkinson's patients. Link: Advice for newly-diagnosed Parkinson's patients Continue Reading
Diagnosing Parkinson’s before symptoms start
McMaster researchers believe they've found a protein that will flag Parkinson's disease before it even starts. Continue reading here: Diagnosing Parkinson’s before symptoms start Continue Reading
Genetic factors can predict the progression of Parkinson’s disease
( IOS Press ) 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 Continue Reading
Local man turns Parkinson’s diagnosis into mission to find a cure
( Northwestern Memorial Hospital ) The Paul Ruby Foundation has made a $100,000 contribution to Northwestern Medicine Parkinson's disease research. More here: Local man turns Parkinson's diagnosis Continue Reading
Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease – Video
Information about Parkinson's Disease from a Parkinson's Disease Patient Visit link: Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease - Video Continue Reading
People with Parkinson’s exhibit increased arm swing during early stage
People with Parkinson's disease swing their arms asymmetrically -- one arm swings less than the other -- when walking. This unusual movement is easily detected early when drugs and other Continue Reading
Boca foundation to be site for Michael J. Fox Parkinson study
Boca Raton is about to join the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research international study on the progression of Parkinson's disease. Continue reading here: Boca foundation to be site Continue Reading
Brain Changes May Be Tied to Parkinson’s Dementia
Title: Brain Changes May Be Tied to Parkinson's Dementia Category: Health News Created: 12/12/2011 6:06:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 12/13/2011 Read the original post: Brain Changes May Be Tied to Continue Reading
Increased arm swing asymmetry is early sign of Parkinson’s disease
( Penn State ) People with Parkinson's disease swing their arms asymmetrically -- one arm swings less than the other -- when walking. This unusual movement is easily detected early when drugs and 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
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
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
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
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
