Posts by: Ashraf Malhas, PhD

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A training program in which patients walk while listening to regular beats can improve the velocity and cadence of Parkinson’s disease patients, while reducing their risk of falling, a study shows. ... Read more

May 2, 2018May 2, 2018

New Mouse Model Targets Parkinson’s Disease Mechanisms, New Therapies

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Researchers have generated a new mouse model that can be used for in-depth studies of disease mechanisms and new therapeutic possibilities for Parkinson’s disease. Although the function of the protein α-synuclein ... Read more

April 3, 2018April 3, 2018

New Smartphone App Seen to Quickly and Ably Assess Parkinson’s Symptoms

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A new smartphone application can be used to remotely assess Parkinson’s disease symptoms in a rapid and objective way, with the potential to transform how a range of neurological diseases ... Read more

November 22, 2017November 22, 2017

U.K. Scientists Develop Fluorescent Dye to Improve Brain Studies in Parkinson’s, Other Diseases

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A two-year collaboration between British neuroscientists and chemists has led to a new fluorescent dye that’s less toxic than other dyes on the market. The new tool will help researchers understand ... Read more