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$2.8M NIH Grant Targets Proteins Involved in Brain Disorders
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, of the National Institute of Health (NIH), has awarded a large grant to researchers who are seeking ... Read more -
Rhode Island Professor Receives More Funding for ‘Smart Glove’ for Parkinson’s Patients
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded a University of Rhode Island (URI) professor nearly $250,000 to help commercialize a “smart glove” for Parkinson’s disease patients. ... Read more -
‘Exergaming’ on Stationary Bicycle Eased Parkinson’s Motor Problems
Exercising at home with a stationary bicycle — using a motivational app and remote supervision to increase compliance — eases motor complications in patients ... Read more -
Two Parkinson’s Organizations Issue a Total of $5.9M in Research Grants
The Parkinson’s Foundation and the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) have announced a combined $5.9 million in research grants. For its part, the Foundation ... Read more
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CRISPR/Cas9’s Potential in Better Understanding and Treating Parkinson’s Focus of Review Study
In a recent review, scientists highlight the potential of gene editing technologies like CRISPR/Cas9 ... -
Antiparkinsonian Medication Improves Learned Movement Production by Boosting Neuronal Connectivity, Study Finds
Dopaminergic therapy may ease difficulties with gesturing and using tools in people with Parkinson’s ... -
FTC Warns Companies Against Unsubstantiated Advertising of CBD Products for Fibromyalgia
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent warning letters to three companies that sell ... -
Dopamine-Resistant Tremors Caused by Abnormal Brain Activity, Study Finds
Parkinson’s patients whose tremors respond poorly to dopaminergic medications are likely experiencing abnormal brain ... -
Squalamine, Compound in ENT-01 of Parkinson’s Trials, Seen to Aid Aging Gastrointestinal Tract
An antimicrobial compound called squalamine works to ease age-related constipation and gut dysmotility, or ...
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New Tool Effectively Monitors Sleep Quality in Parkinson’s Patients, Researchers Say
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A new tool called cardiopulmonary coupling could be used to effectively evaluate sleep quality in Parkinson’s disease patients, who often experience sleep disorders, according to a study. The study, “Assessment of sleep quality using cardiopulmonary coupling analysis in patients with ... Read more