Aerobic Exercise Stabilizes Motor Progression, Helps Cognition
Aerobic exercise stabilizes progression of motor symptoms and improves cognitive function in people with Parkinson’s disease, according to additional data…
Articles by Marta Figueiredo, PhD
Nerve Damage Seen in Skin Can Predict Parkinson’s Progression
In Parkinson’s patients, greater nerve damage in the skin around the ankle is significantly associated with subsequent progression of…
Alpha-synuclein Test May Aid Earlier Diagnosis
Researchers have developed a highly-sensitive alpha-synuclein-based test that accurately distinguishes people with Parkinson’s from those without the disease and…
Parkinson’s-linked LRRK2 Mutations Impact Iron Balance in Brain Cells
Parkinson’s-related mutations in the LRRK2 gene, in the presence of pro-inflammatory stimuli, affect the uptake and trafficking of iron…
Fatty Molecules in Cells May Play Role in Parkinson’s Development
Having longer-than-normal fatty molecules and an inactive enzyme called cathepsin-B in nerve cells’ recycling centers may increase the risk of…
LRRK2-related Parkinson’s Linked to Greater Risk of Stroke
People with Parkinson’s disease caused by mutations in the LRRK2 gene have a higher risk of stroke relative to…
Molecule Safely Eases Dyskinesia Tied to Levodopa in Primate Model
A newly discovered oral molecule, called PD13R, significantly lessened levodopa-induced dyskinesia, its involuntary and jerky movements, while maintaining the therapy’s…
Gains in Life Quality Evident With Duodopa Use by Advanced Patients
Duodopa (levodopa-carbidopa intestinal gel) reduces motor and non-motor symptoms and improves well-being and quality of life in adults with advanced …
Elevated Beta-amyloid Levels Seen in Patients With Freezing of Gait
People with advanced Parkinson’s disease and freezing of gait (FOG) have higher levels of beta-amyloid — a protein that forms toxic…
Risk of Falls May Predict Difficulties With Swallowing, Small Study Finds
A heightened fear of falling — common for Parkinson’s patients due to balance and walking problems — is significantly associated…