Potential diagnostic tool finds protein clumps in living cells
Researchers have developed a chemical tag that can detect and measure protein clumping, which is thought to contribute to neurodegenerative…
Articles by Steve Bryson, PhD
Directional DBS the best option to improve gait, balance in Parkinson’s
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) directed at the central part of the subthalamic nucleus (STN), a brain region important for…
Alpha-synuclein blood test may aid in Parkinson’s diagnosis: Study
Researchers have developed a method to detect clumps of alpha-synuclein protein, a hallmark of Parkinson’s disease, within extracellular vesicles…
Frequency of headaches similar with, without Parkinson’s: Study
The frequency of headaches, including tension-type headaches and migraines, is similar among people with and without Parkinson’s disease, according…
Studies supports Nuplazid’s safety in older Parkinson’s psychosis patients
Two studies support the safety and tolerability of Nuplazid (pimavanserin) in older or frail adults with psychosis associated with…
Thyroid hormones tied to cognitive impairments in Parkinson’s: Study
Changes in the levels of thyroid hormones in the bloodstream are related to cognitive impairments in people with…
Trial data advance understanding of adaptive DBS in Parkinson’s
Nearly all people with Parkinson’s disease taking part in Medtronic‘s ADAPT-PD trial had symptom-related brain signals strong enough…
Large study: 1 in 5 patients have a family history of Parkinson’s
About 1 in 5 people with Parkinson’s disease in Italy have a family history of the disorder when the…
Scientists learn how to target ‘undruggable’ Parkinson’s enzymes
Scientists have discovered how to therapeutically target a class of molecular switches called GTPases that are involved in Parkinson’s…
Loss of muscle mass and strength common in Parkinson’s, study finds
Nearly 1 in 3 people in Japan with Parkinson’s disease also had sarcopenia, a progressive loss of muscle mass…