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September 20, 2019September 20, 2019

$2.8M NIH Grant Targets Proteins Involved in Brain Disorders

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The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, of the National Institute of Health (NIH), has awarded a large grant to researchers who are seeking to understand the molecular structure ... Read more

September 20, 2019September 20, 2019

Rhode Island Professor Receives More Funding for ‘Smart Glove’ for Parkinson’s Patients

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The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded a University of Rhode Island (URI) professor nearly $250,000 to help commercialize a “smart glove” for Parkinson’s disease patients. Kunal Mankodiya, PhD, an associate ... Read more

September 19, 2019September 19, 2019

‘Exergaming’ on Stationary Bicycle Eased Parkinson’s Motor Problems

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Exercising at home with a stationary bicycle — using a motivational app and remote supervision to increase compliance — eases motor complications in patients with mild Parkinson’s disease and improves ... Read more

September 19, 2019September 19, 2019

Two Parkinson’s Organizations Issue a Total of $5.9M in Research Grants

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The Parkinson’s Foundation and the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) have announced a combined $5.9 million in research grants. For its part, the Foundation is investing $4.2 million in ... Read more

September 18, 2019September 18, 2019

CRISPR/Cas9’s Potential in Better Understanding and Treating Parkinson’s Focus of Review Study

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In a recent review, scientists highlight the potential of gene editing technologies like CRISPR/Cas9 to not only understand the molecular mechanisms behind Parkinson’s disease, but also identify new targets ... Read more

September 18, 2019September 18, 2019

Antiparkinsonian Medication Improves Learned Movement Production by Boosting Neuronal Connectivity, Study Finds

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Dopaminergic therapy may ease difficulties with gesturing and using tools in people with Parkinson’s disease by improving brain connectivity between the cognitive and motor regions, a study has found. ... Read more

September 17, 2019

FTC Warns Companies Against Unsubstantiated Advertising of CBD Products for Fibromyalgia

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The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent warning letters to three companies that sell cannabis-based products containing cannabidiol (CBD), cautioning them that making unsubstantiated claims about the health benefits ... Read more

September 17, 2019September 17, 2019

Dopamine-Resistant Tremors Caused by Abnormal Brain Activity, Study Finds

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Parkinson’s patients whose tremors respond poorly to dopaminergic medications are likely experiencing abnormal brain activity outside the brain’s dopaminergic system, a study finds. The results, “Cerebral differences between dopamine-resistant ... Read more

September 17, 2019September 17, 2019

Squalamine, Compound in ENT-01 of Parkinson’s Trials, Seen to Aid Aging Gastrointestinal Tract

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An antimicrobial compound called squalamine works to ease age-related constipation and gut dysmotility, or problems with how muscles of the digestive system work, according to a recent study in ... Read more

September 16, 2019September 16, 2019

New MRI Technique Can Visualize Brain Molecular Composition, Study Shows

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A new magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technique allows for the visualization of molecular changes in the brain, a study reports. This technique will allow researchers to further understand how ... Read more

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