Parkinson’s found to alter eye’s retina, impact vision in new study
Significant alterations in the structure and function of the eye’s retina — the layer at the very back of the…
Articles by Steve Bryson, PhD
Brain wave changes in sleep can predict levodopa-induced dyskinesia
People with Parkinson’s disease whose electrical brain wave activity declines more slowly during deep sleep develop levodopa-induced dyskinesia (LID),…
Brain Canada program supports pair starting in Parkinson’s research
Future Leaders in Canadian Brain Research, a Brain Canada program, has awarded two early-career scientists CA$100,000 (about $74,180) each…
High dose of mesdopetam may ease levodopa-induced dyskinesia: Study
A high dose of the investigational oral therapy mesdopetam led to a significant and clinically meaningful reduction in levodopa-induced…
Increased Parkinson’s risk seen for women with low BMD in new study
Osteoporosis, a condition marked by fragile bones and very low bone mineral density (BMD), was associated with an increased risk…
Plant-based diet may lower Parkinson’s risk
Adhering to healthy plant-based dietary patterns was associated with a reduced risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, especially among older…
Parkinson’s may be autoimmune disease in part, new study shows
Exposure to alpha-synuclein, a protein that accumulates in the brains of Parkinson’s disease patients, led to inflammation and damage…
Racial disparities revealed in use of DBS, study shows
Racial disparities exist in the use of deep brain stimulation among people with Parkinson’s disease, a real-world claims…
Quality control of mitochondria seen as compromised in Parkinson’s
Problems in quality control processes that support the health and function of mitochondria, crucial for cellular energy, are evident in…
NT-0796 reduced inflammatory markers in older adults in 7 days
NodThera’s NT-0796, an investigational oral therapy for Parkinson’s disease, reduced several inflammatory markers in elderly volunteers in seven days,…