Testing P450 Enzyme Activity in Blood May Allow for Early Diagnosis
A blood test that assesses how the activity of a group of enzymes, called P450s, changes when they are blocked could…
Articles by Marisa Wexler, MS
STING Protein Drives Inflammation and Neuronal Loss, Study Finds
A protein called STING, which normally helps sense infectious threats like viruses, may help to drive the inflammation that spurs…
Patterns of Brain Atrophy Line Up With Protein’s Damaging Spread
In people with Parkinson’s disease, patterns of brain atrophy over time are consistent with patterns of alpha-synuclein spreading through…
Powerful MRI May Help Detect Apathy, Cognitive Problems
Deterioration in a small brain region called the locus coeruleus is associated with worse apathy and cognitive problems among people…
Curcumin Tolerated Well, but Offers No Relief of Symptoms in Small Trial
Curcumin, an antioxidant naturally found in turmeric, was well tolerated by participants in a small Parkinson’s disease clinical trial.
Parkinson’s Caregiver Needs Prime Area for More Study, Scientists Say
More research is needed to develop models of how family caregiving tends to work in Parkinson’s disease and to test…
Medication Side Effects Tied to Higher Blood Transfusion Rates
People with Parkinson’s disease who experience side effects from their medications are more likely to require a blood transfusion,…
Direct-to-brain Levodopa, Curcumin Treatment May Merit Closer Look
Nanoparticles that simultaneously deliver levodopa and curcumin, a potentially neuroprotective compound, directly to the brain may be “a promising…
Two Exercise Programs Improve Dexterity, Quality of Life: Study
Two different types of rehabilitation-focused exercise programs — activity-based training and strength exercises — improved measures of dexterity and upper…
High Vitamin D Levels Linked to Fewer Cognitive Problems in Study
People with Parkinson’s disease who have higher levels of vitamin D in their blood are less likely to experience…