A two-year, global, observational study that will assess the contribution of genetic factors in the development of Parkinson’s…
Articles by Joana Carvalho, PhD
A new test can analyze cerebrospinal fluid samples and help measure how many toxic aggregates of alpha-synuclein can be…
Lack of tissue oxygenation associated with episodes of upper airway obstruction in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS)…
Alpha-synuclein reduces the levels and impairs the function of ATP-dependent Clp protease (ClpP), an enzyme found in mitochondria — the…
In Parkinson’s disease patients, fatigue is linked to specific patterns of brain degeneration that are not present in individuals…
The ability to block out irrelevant information when asked to recognize and name objects, known as inhibitory processing, remains intact…
Cancer patients appear to have a lower risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, even when taking into account important risk…
A new approach to deep brain stimulation (DBS) was able to reduce both motor and cognitive impairments in a patient…
Patients with Parkinson’s disease and their caregivers are usually active and ready to adopt strategies to improve their quality…
Supplements of omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E may help control genes involved in brain inflammation and body metabolism…