Posts by: Charlotte Baker

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted breakthrough device designation to nQ Medical’s neuroQUERTY software, which is designed to monitor brain health and Parkinson’s disease progression. Breakthrough device status ... Read more

February 3, 2020February 3, 2020

Mutation in ATP13A2 Gene Linked to Nerve Cell Health and Possibly Parkinson’s, Study Says

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A mutation in the ATP13A2 gene disrupts the transport of polyamines — positively charged molecules that interact with DNA and proteins to control cell growth, survival, and proliferation — killing ... Read more

January 29, 2020January 29, 2020

Genetic Factors May Contribute to Young-onset Parkinson’s, Study Suggests

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People who develop Parkinson’s disease before the age of 50 may have been born with the defective brain cells responsible for causing the illness, a study suggests. These results also ... Read more

January 28, 2020January 28, 2020

Living Close to Major Roads Increases Parkinson’s Risk, According to Canadian Study

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People who live less than 50 meters (about 54 yards) from major roads or 150 meters (164 yards) from a highway have a higher risk of developing Parkinson’s disease or other ... Read more

January 27, 2020January 27, 2020

Imaging Technique Finds Key Neurons in Brain Interact, May Support More Targeted Treatments

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Two key types of brain nerves cells affected by Parkinson’s disease — cholinergic neurons and dopaminergic neurons — communicate and interact via signaling systems, researchers were able to “see” using ... Read more

January 21, 2020January 21, 2020

Cannabidiol Found to Reduce Anxiety-induced Tremors in Parkinson’s Patients, Study Shows

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A single dose of cannabidiol (CBD) can decrease anxiety and tremor strength in people with Parkinson’s disease during situations known to induce anxiety, such as a public speaking exercise, a ... Read more

January 20, 2020January 20, 2020

Deleting Specific Region of Alpha-Synuclein Protein May Prevent Parkinson’s Symptoms, Fly Study Suggests

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By deleting a section of alpha-synuclein, a protein that forms damaging clumps in the brains of Parkinson’s disease patients, researchers were able to prevent Parkinson’s-like symptoms in fruit flies, a ... Read more