Tiny Brain Bleeds Associated with Parkinson’s Disease Dementia, Study Reports
Tiny bleeds in the brain are associated with cognitive impairment in Parkinson’s disease and risk of Parkinson’s disease dementia (PDD),…
Articles by José Lopes, PhD
Specific Biomarkers May Help to Distinguish Parkinson’s Dementia from Dementia with Lewy Bodies
The levels of specific protein biomarkers in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) — the liquid surrounding the brain and spinal cord…
Innovative ‘Mini-Brains’ May Help Boost Parkinson’s Research, Study Suggests
Researchers have developed a new way to make miniature 3D versions of the brain by using human stem cells. These new…
Potential Parkinson’s Therapy ITI-214 May Also Treat Heart Failure, Animal Study Suggests
An investigational compound called ITI-214, which is being investigated in clinical trials for Parkinson’s disease, may also be…
People with Reduced Smell, Taste Abilities at Risk of Parkinson’s Detected by Machine Learning
Machine learning identifies individuals with reduced odor and taste sensitivity as people at risk for developing Parkinson’s disease, researchers…
Common Anti-inflammatory Medication May Help Prevent Parkinson’s Neurodegeneration, Study Suggests
A type of immune cell called Th17 may be a key a promoter of neurodegeneration in Parkinson’s disease by producing the…
Parkinson’s Gene Therapy Now in Phase 2 Trial, VY-AADC, Continues to Show Motor Benefits, Voyager Says
Voyager Therapeutics announced likely plans to request approval of VY-AADC as a Parkinson’s gene therapy, based on feedback it received from the U.S.
Brain Degeneration May Affect Job Choices Before Parkinson’s Diagnosis, Study Suggests
Parkinson’s is less prevalent in individuals with artistic occupations than in those with more conventional jobs, suggesting that brain…
Study Outlines Risk Factors for Frequent Falls in Parkinson’s Patients
Motor fluctuations, treatment with antidepressants, disease severity, and deep brain stimulation (DBS) are among the risk factors that…
Tiny Particles Prevent Neuronal Loss, Improve Motor Symptoms in Parkinson’s Mouse Study
Tiny crystals known as quantum dots can block the formation of Parkinson’s hallmark protein clumps, lowering nerve cell death…