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Genes Could Mix With Pesticide Exposure to Raise Parkinson's Risk
THURSDAY, April 25, 2024 – It's long been known that exposure to agricultural pesticides can greatly raise a person's odds for Parkinson's disease. New genetics research now reveals those who might...
Subcutaneous Infusion of Levodopa-Carbidopa Beneficial for Parkinson Disease
THURSDAY, April 11, 2024 – Subcutaneous infusion of ND0612 (a levodopa-carbidopa solution) increases on time without troublesome dyskinesia among patients with Parkinson disease, according to a...
Small Study Suggests Ozempic Relative May Slow Parkinson's
THURSDAY, April 4, 2024 – Could a medication similar to the blockbuster weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy slow the ravages of Parkinson's disease? A new, small study suggests it could: Over the...
Lixisenatide Reduces Motor Disability Progression in Parkinson Disease
THURSDAY, April 4, 2024 – For patients with Parkinson disease, lixisenatide yields less progression of motor disability than placebo, according to a study published in the April 4 issue of the New...
Cutaneous Phosphorylated α-Synuclein Frequently ID'd in Synucleinopathies
MONDAY, March 25, 2024 – A high proportion of individuals with synucleinopathies has positivity for cutaneous phosphorylated α-synuclein, according to a study published online March 20 in the ...
AAN: Three Pesticides Linked to Risk for Parkinson Disease
MONDAY, March 11, 2024 – Three pesticides (lindane, simazine, and atrazine) are associated with Parkinson disease (PD) in the Rocky Mountains/Great Plains region of the United States, according to a...
Stationary Bike Workouts Could Help Parkinson's Patients
FRIDAY, March 1, 2023 – A bicycle built for two could be a positive prescription for Parkinson’s patients and their caregivers, a small, preliminary study says. Parkinson’s patients had better ove...
Pesticides Linked to Parkinson's Cases in Midwest, Western U.S.
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 28, 2024 – Pesticides and herbicides used in farming appear to increase people’s risk of Parkinson’s disease, a new, preliminary study finds. People exposed to pesticides and her...
New Advances in Deep Brain Stimulation Treatment for Parkinson's
TUESDAY, Jan. 23, 2024 – Two new strategies using deep brain stimulation can improve symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, Duke University researchers have found. Doctors can efficiently improve symptoms ...
QOL Outcomes Stable With Neurostimulation in Parkinson Disease
MONDAY, Jan. 22, 2024 – For patients with Parkinson disease (PD), differences in quality of life (QOL) outcomes are seen with deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus (STN-DBS), according...
Robotic Exosuit Can Eliminate 'Freezing' That Comes With Parkinsons
MONDAY, Jan. 8, 2024 – 'Freezing' is a common and debilitating symptom of Parkinson’s disease, with patients suddenly finding themselves unable to move their feet forward. Drugs, surgeries and b...
Gene Mutation Protects Against Parkinson's Disease
FRIDAY, Jan. 5, 2024 – A rare genetic mutation found in 1% of people of European descent appears to cut their odds for Parkinson's disease in half, a new study finds. A better understanding of how...
A Parkinson's Diagnosis Can Come With Some Hope, Experts Say
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 27, 2023 — Patients with Parkinson's disease call it "D-Day," the date they were told they had the incurable movement disorder. Now, a new study suggests they might be getting the w...
Brain Cell Insights Could Someday Lead to New Parkinson's Treatments
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 20, 2023 – Early research in mice could be getting closer to the roots of what causes Parkinson's disease. A "pathological" form of a common brain protein, alpha-synuclein, could...
New Device Can Check Markers for Parkinson's, Alzheimer's Disease
FRIDAY, Nov. 17, 2023 – A wireless, noninvasive device has shown promise in detecting the biomarkers of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. Researchers said the device uses electrical detection to ...
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