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Tag: Parkinson’s Disease
Top Scientists Honored at 8th Annual Breakthrough Prize Ceremony in Silicon Valley
$21.6 million awarded to those driving innovations in physics, life sciences, and mathematics
Top Scientists Honored at 8th Annual Breakthrough Prize Ceremony in Silicon Valley
$21.6 million awarded to those driving innovations in physics, life sciences, and mathematics
Machine Learning Leads to Novel Way to Track Tremor Severity in Parkinson’s Patients
Physical exams only provide a snapshot of a Parkinson’s patient’s daily tremor experience. Scientists have developed algorithms that, combined with wearable sensors, can continuously monitor patients and estimate total Parkinsonian tremor as they perform a variety of free body movements in their natural settings. This new method holds great potential for providing a full spectrum of patients’ tremors and medication response, providing clinicians with key information to effectively manage and treat their patients with this disorder.
A new high-resolution map of how the brain is wired
Systematic tracing of how neurons connect reveals mammalian brain’s ‘org chart’ of possible information flow
Novel agent flips on garbage disposal in neurons, eliminating toxic brain proteins in mice
CHICAGO — Neuroscientists at Georgetown University Medical Center say they have developed and tested an agent that reduces the buildup of toxic proteins in animal models of both Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases, and improves cognitive and motor behavior. The team…
New lightweight, portable robotic suit to increase running and walking performance
Newly developed robot suit made of fabric vest and wires to help people with restricted mobility to walk or run more efficiently
Cantabio Pharmaceuticals and LIH collaborate on the therapeutic targeting of DJ-1
The collaboration aims to explore the use of Cantabio’s DJ-1 protein targeting small molecule drug candidates in immune associated diseases at Luxembourg Institute of Health (LIH)
New strategy to treat Parkinson’s disease
Mitigating effects of harmful genetic mutations alleviated symptoms in human brain cells
The New York Stem Cell Foundation Annual Conference
The New York Stem Cell Foundation’s (NYSCF) 14th Annual Conference convenes global leaders in stem cell research to present their latest progress towards new treatments and cures for the most devastating diseases and injuries in the world.
Is bipolar disorder associated with increased risk of Parkinson’s disease?
Bottom Line: This study, called a systematic review and meta-analysis, combined the results of seven studies with 4.3 million participants to examine a potential association between bipolar disorder with a later diagnosis of Parkinson disease of unknown cause. The findings…
Deciphering the early stages of Parkinson’s disease is a matter of time
The secret to deciphering elderly disorders is understanding how key proteins organize themselves over time
Overcoming the blood-brain-barrier: Delivering therapeutics to the brain
For the first time, scientists have identified a simple way that can effectively transport medication into the brain – which could lead to improved treatments for neurological and neurodegenerative diseases. In a study published today in Nature Communications , scientists…
Rare sleep disorder common among veterans with PTSD
Findings may provide insight about development of neurodegenerative conditions like Parkinson’s disease
With $20 Million NIH Grant, Penn Researchers to Develop a Tool to Help Diagnose, Track Parkinson’s Disease
A special type of PET scan used for imaging the brains of patients with Parkinson’s could be revolutionary for drug development and treatment.
Winners announced for National Institute on Aging dementia care coordination challenge
NIA’s Eureka competition awards focus on mobile apps for people with dementia, healthcare providers and caregivers
Major NIH grant will support early diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease via skin testing
Much less invasive than current dependence on examining cerebrospinal fluid
Parkinson’s disease is also present in the blood
Though Parkinson’s disease is primarily seen as a brain disorder, researchers from Aarhus University, Denmark, have measured that the disease in the blood induces immune-imbalance. This advocates for immune modulation as alternative treatment.
Experts call for coordinated action to avert a brain disease crisis
Experts are calling for a public health campaign aimed at promoting a ‘brain-healthy lifestyle’ to reduce the risk of developing neurodegenerative brain diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease. The campaign should support existing health promotion work by emphasising…
Exploring the brain in a new way: WVU researcher records neurons to understand cognition
Where is Waldo? Whether we’re searching for Waldo or our keys in a room of clutter, we tap into a part of the frontal region of the brain when performing visual, goal-related tasks. Some of us do it well, whereas…
Researchers Receive $18 Million Grant to Study Connection Between Alzheimer’s, Dementia, and Parkinson’s Disease
A National Institute on Aging grant will support Penn’s Center for Neurodegenerative Disease Research to study the underlying genetic connections between Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, and Dementia.
VCU will lead $50 million study of traumatic brain injuries in military personnel
Virginia Commonwealth University has been awarded a $50 million federal grant to oversee a national research consortium of universities, hospitals and clinics that will study the long-term impacts of mild traumatic brain injuries or concussions on service members and veterans.…
Genetic markers linked to the start of symptoms of Parkinson’s disease
New therapeutic targets
How and why does Parkinson’s disease effect women and men differently?
Scientists review the different clinical features, risk factors, responses to treatments, and mechanisms underlying the disease pathophysiology of Parkinson’s disease in women and men in the Journal of Parkinson’s Disease
Unravelling the mystery of how one gene contributes to Parkinson’s, Crohn’s and leprosy
Research on LRRK2 gene in mice could lead to new treatments, prevention
Is copper a cause of Alzheimer’s disease?
University of Houston researcher examines the link
Big data, bench science suggests drug may slow Parkinson’s progression in people
Drug used to treat enlarged prostate appears to improve Parkinson’s symptoms in experimental models and human database analysis
Shimmer announces launch of healthcare industry open source initiative for wearable sensor algorithm
Initiative will enable the development of industry standards for wearable sensor data
Exercising at home has a positive effect on Parkinson’s patients
Even though exercise is known to be healthy, many people find it difficult to maintain an exercise program for a longer time. This applies even more to people with a chronic illness such as Parkinson’s disease, where physical and mental…
Knotty problem of cell reprogramming solved, USC scientists report
The researchers found a way to repurpose cells more reliably than current methods by untangling DNA,
Researchers find regulator of first responder cells to brain injury
Astrocytes are the most abundant cells in the brain, yet there is still much to learn about them. For instance, it is known that when the brain is injured or diseased astrocytes are the first responders. They become reactive and…
The future of mind control
Why neuron-like implants could offer a better way to treat Alzheimer’s disease or post-traumatic str
Penn researcher Virginia M.Y. Lee, Ph.D., receives $3 million breakthrough prize
Award recognizes Lee’s work studying underlying mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases
New proteomics technique gives insights into ubiquitin signalling
Australian researchers are among the first in the world to have access to a new approach to understand intricate changes that control how proteins function in our cells in health and disease. The new proteomics technique called ‘ubiquitin clipping’ allows…