Scientists Unraveling How Movement is Translated Into Desired Action
The findings of a Harvard University study are furthering understanding of the mechanisms involved in movement disorders and may open new…
Articles by Alice Melão
Impaired Visual Response to Blue Light May Be Linked to Non-Motor Symptoms
Parkinson’s disease is linked to impaired response of eyes to blue light, a finding that may provide new insights into the…
Gene Found that Regulates Protein Aggregates in Neurodegenerative Diseases
A gene called Ankrd16 can prevent the harmful protein aggregates that build up in neurological disorders, including Parkinson’s disease, according to…
Anti-Parkinson’s, Other Anticholinergic Therapies Increase Risk of Dementia, Study Shows
Anticholinergic medications used to treat depression, urinary incontinence, or Parkinson’s disease increase the risk of dementia, even if…
Targeting Enzyme in Immune Cells of Brain May Slow Parkinson’s Progression, Study Suggests
Blocking the activity of an enzyme found in immune cells of the brain may prevent the degeneration and death of…
Cell Study Provides Hope for Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease
Deregulation of calcium levels in nerve cells has been linked to early symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Now, researchers at…
Phase 3 Study of Exablate Neuro Ultrasound System to Treat Parkinson’s Motor Symptoms Begins
The first patient with advanced Parkinson’s has been treated in a pivotal Phase 3 trial using MRI-guided focused ultrasound to…
Eating More Fish Could Help Prevent Toxic Protein Aggregates in Neurological Disorders, Study Shows
A protein abundant in fish, called β-parvalbumin, can prevent alpha-synuclein aggregation, which is a hallmark of Parkinson’s disease and other…
PatientsLikeMe Surveys Lead to Quality-care Checklist
Two PatientsLikeMe studies have led to a checklist designed to help those with Parkinson’s and other debilitative diseaes find providers who…
Duopa Can Help Parkinson’s Patients Manage Impulse Control Disorders, Study Shows
AbbVie’s Duopa can reduce impulse control disorders in patients with advanced Parkinson’s disease and mild-to-moderate neuropsychiatric problems, a study shows.