‘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
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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 -
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 to not only understand the molecular mechanisms behind Parkinson’s disease, ... Read more -
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 disease by improving brain connectivity between the cognitive and motor ... Read more
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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 ... -
New MRI Technique Can Visualize Brain Molecular Composition, Study Shows
A new magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technique allows for the visualization of molecular changes ... -
Michael J. Fox Foundation Funds Search for Parkinson’s Urine Biomarkers
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) is funding work at Tymora Analytical ...
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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