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November 14, 2019November 14, 2019

Way of Monitoring Stem Cells Maturing in Nerve and Other Cells May Aid Parkinson’s Understanding, Treatment

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A new biosensor system may make it easier to monitor stem cells changing into mature cells like neurons, which could allow for a better understanding of diseases like Parkinson’s and support ... Read more

November 14, 2019November 14, 2019

Targeting Dopaminergic Neurons in ‘Zombie’ State Might Slow Parkinson’s Progression, Study Says

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Contrary to what is commonly thought, dopamine-producing nerve cells (neurons) that stop functioning in Parkinson’s disease may not die, but instead enter a state of senescence in which they ... Read more

November 13, 2019November 13, 2019

Review Addresses Problems in Studies of the Gut Microbiome in Parkinson’s

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Studies on gut bacteria in Parkinson’s disease differ in their findings and important methodological details, according to a new review that highlights these differences and proposes strategies to mitigate ... Read more

November 13, 2019November 13, 2019

Earlier Onset, Cognitive Impairment and Higher Medication Use Linked to Increased Parkinson’s-related Mortality

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Earlier onset of disease, early impairment of memory and thinking, and higher daily use of antiparkinson medication, are associated with increased risk of death related to Parkinson’s disease (PD), ... Read more

November 12, 2019November 12, 2019

Oral Magnesium Compound Able to Reach Brain Seen to Slow Motor Decline, Neuronal Loss in Early Study

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A specific form of magnesium taken orally and able to readily enter the brain was seen to ease Parkinson’s-related motor problems and nerve cell loss in a mouse model of ... Read more

November 12, 2019November 12, 2019

2 Distinct Types of Parkinson’s May Exist Based on Nervous System Origin of Disease, Study Suggests

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Parkinson’s disease may be classified by into two distinct subtypes based on where in the nervous system the disease starts, a study proposes. Its findings could have major implications ... Read more

November 11, 2019November 11, 2019

Pesticides and Head Injuries – But Also Nuts, Red Meat and Soft Drinks – Linked to Parkinson’s Risk in Cyprus Study

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Exposure to pesticides, severe head injury with fainting, and consumption of soda, nuts and red meat appear to be risk factors for Parkinson’s disease among people in Cyprus, a ... Read more

November 11, 2019November 11, 2019

Early Parkinson’s Detection Technique Validated in Prion Animal Models, Study Shows

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The early detection of diseases characterized by protein misfolding and aggregation, such as Parkinson’s disease, moved one step closer by the validation in animal models of a sensitive technique ... Read more

November 8, 2019November 8, 2019

Atrophy in Thalamus Linked to More Severe Non-motor Problems in Parkinson’s Patients

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People with severe non-motor symptoms related to Parkinson’s disease (PD) have a smaller thalamus compared to those with similar but mild to moderate symptoms, a brain imaging study suggests. ... Read more

November 8, 2019November 8, 2019

PKG Wristwatch Device May Improve Clinical Decision-Making in Parkinson’s, Study Shows

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A wrist-worn medical device — called the Personal KinetiGraph or PKG — that reminds people with Parkinson’s disease to take their medication, and records their movements to provide physicians ... Read more

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