Centogene Launches 2-Year Global ROPAD Study to Assess the Genetics of Parkinson’s Disease
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
Scientists Develop HANABI Device to Identify Toxic Aggregates in Parkinson’s Patients’ Brains
A new test can analyze cerebrospinal fluid samples and help measure how many toxic aggregates of alpha-synuclein can be…
Lack of Tissue Oxygenation from Sleep Apnea Linked to Parkinson’s, Study Suggests
Lack of tissue oxygenation associated with episodes of upper airway obstruction in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS)…
Alpha-Synuclein Impairs ClpP Enzyme, Causing Mitochondrial Damage, Study Says
Alpha-synuclein reduces the levels and impairs the function of ATP-dependent Clp protease (ClpP), an enzyme found in mitochondria — the…
Fatigue Linked to Specific Patterns of Brain Degeneration in Parkinson’s Patients, Study Reports
In Parkinson’s disease patients, fatigue is linked to specific patterns of brain degeneration that are not present in individuals…
Inhibitory Processing Remains Intact in Parkinson’s Patients, Study Suggests
The ability to block out irrelevant information when asked to recognize and name objects, known as inhibitory processing, remains intact…
Cancer Patients Have Lower Risk of Developing Parkinson’s Disease, Study Suggests
Cancer patients appear to have a lower risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, even when taking into account important risk…
New DBS Method Eases Both Cognitive and Motor Symptoms in Parkinson’s Patient, Study Shows
A new approach to deep brain stimulation (DBS) was able to reduce both motor and cognitive impairments in a patient…
Parkinson’s Patients and Caregivers are Active, but Lack Self-management Support, Study Finds
Patients with Parkinson’s disease and their caregivers are usually active and ready to adopt strategies to improve their quality…
Dietary Supplements May Help Control Metabolism, Brain Inflammation in Parkinson’s, Study Finds
Supplements of omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E may help control genes involved in brain inflammation and body metabolism…