The Link Between Compassionate Support and Wellness
It has been rough going recently, after I acquired a “legally blind” diagnosis on top of Parkinson’s disease. It has been a month, and ... Read more
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MJFF Assists Nitrome Biosciences’ Pursuit of Parkinson’s Therapies
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) has awarded Nitrome Biosciences a Target Advancement grant to further the company’s development of therapies ... Read more -
Midbrain Area Measurements Can Be Used to Distinguish Parkinson’s From PSP, Study Says
Midbrain area measurements can be used to distinguish patients with Parkinson’s disease from those with progressive supranuclear palsy, a study finds. The study, “Midbrain area ... Read more -
HYPE Protein Shows Promise in Treating Parkinson’s Disease, Research Shows
The formation of alpha-synuclein aggregates in brain nerve cells (neurons) is thought to be one of the hallmarks of Parkinson disease. Researchers now have ... Read more -
Molecule May Halt Parkinson’s Progression, Study Using New Mouse Model Finds
A molecule called anle138b was able to reduce toxic alpha-synuclein aggregates, or clumps, in the brain — a key event linked to Parkinson’s — ... Read more
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Harnessing the Power of Music
A proud, black piano stands in my parents’ living room. It’s the foundation of ... -
Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson’s Rides the Rockies Again
For 33 years, the Ride the Rockies cycling tour has lured thousands of cyclists ... -
Ultrasound Approach Eases Dopaminergic Brain Damage in Mouse Model of Parkinson’s
Using ultrasound coupled with the intravenous injection of microbubbles lessened brain damage in a ... -
Sinemet Has Left the Building
A recent Merck product status report shows that Sinemet 25-100 is on backorder, with ... -
Wearable PKG System Can Help Identify Parkinson’s Patients Eligible for Device-Assisted Therapy, Study Shows
Data collected through Global Kinetics Corporation’s wearable device called Personal KinetiGraph (PKG) can help ...
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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