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October 23, 2018October 26, 2018

Dopamine May Prevent Movement Impairment in Parkinson’s Patients, Study Suggests

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Levodopa treatment can prevent movement impairment in patients with Parkinson’s disease by increasing overall sensory attenuation, or the ability to fine-tune information received from the senses before a motor ... Read more

September 12, 2018September 12, 2018

Sensor-Based Gait Analysis Can Enhance Individualized Evaluation of Parkinson’s Patients, Study Suggests

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Use of sensor-based methods to evaluate gait can improve individual assessments of Parkinson’s disease patients who are undergoing dopaminergic treatment, researchers suggest. The study with that finding, “Sensor-based gait ... Read more

August 8, 2018August 10, 2018

Parkinson’s Patients with Tendency to Fall Control Balance Differently than Non-Fallers, Study Suggests

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Parkinson’s disease patients who have a tendency to fall use different strategies to control their balance than those who do not fall, according to a recent study. The study, “Fallers ... Read more

May 24, 2018May 24, 2018

Scientists Unraveling How Movement is Translated Into Desired Action

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The findings of a Harvard University study are furthering understanding of the mechanisms involved in movement disorders and may open new therapeutic opportunities to treat Parkinson’s disease. The mouse study, “The ... Read more

March 7, 2018March 7, 2018

New Insights on Brain-Muscle Wiring and Movement Control May Aid in Parkinson’s Research

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Unexpected external stimulus, such as a sound or visual cue, can act as an alarm for the brain to detect a dangerous situation, according to a study that has ... Read more

February 1, 2017

Brain’s Brake and Accelerator Must Cooperate to Avoid Side Effects of Parkinson’s Treatment

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An optimal Parkinson’s disease treatment would need to target both accelerator and brake functions in the brain to be effective without producing side effects like the jerky movements associated ... Read more

November 30, 2016

Scientists Gaining Insight About How to Control Movement Disorder in Parkinson’s Patients

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Researchers have found a link between neuronal activity and the strength of gripping force created during a physical action, according to a new study. This discovery may help understanding ... Read more

February 1, 2016February 1, 2016

Impaired Movement in Parkinson’s Traced to Faulty Circuits in Brain Stem

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Researchers from the Gladstone Institutes published two research papers detailing what appears to be the mechanisms behind imbalances in specific brain regions that cause the movement and walking difficulties experienced by Parkinson’s ... Read more

August 5, 2015August 6, 2015

Study Reveals the Reason Underlying Dissimilar Outcomes With Antagonist Drugs in Brain Disorders

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A new study led by researchers at the University of Barcelona in Spain recently revealed the reason behind discrepant outcomes when administering antagonist drugs for brain disorders. The study ... Read more

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