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Tag: Parkinson’s Disease
Dormant threat: Abnormal proteins unleash latent toxicity in neurodegenerative diseases
A new mechanism of action by which misfolded proteins cause indirect damage to neurons
Parkinson’s patients use telehealth access for speech improvement during pandemic
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – SpeechVive Inc. announced Thursday (Nov. 19) it is making its remote calibration software and training available free during the COVID-19 global health crisis. The software and training are available to all speech-language pathologists and their patients,…
Cannabinoids may help limit secondary damage of TBIs
In the hours and days after a traumatic brain injury, inflammation inside the brain can accelerate to the point that more brain damage occurs, says a scientist working to better understand the acceleration and whether interventions like cannabinoids can improve…
Aarhus University links brain research and artificial intelligence in new centre
A new cross-disciplinary centre will develop brain-machine interface technologies. One of the goals is to develop next-gen technology to monitor, diagnose, and treat brain diseases while at the same time developing brand new brain-inspired AI hardware.
New technique isolates brain cells associated with Parkinson’s disease
Analysis shows changes in how cells of symptomatic mice may sense oxygen
First Non-human primate study showing promise of gene therapy for stroke repair
Stroke is a leading cause of death and severe long-term disability with limited treatment available. A research team led by Prof. Gong Chen at Jinan University, Guangzhou, China recently reported the first non-human primate study demonstrating successful in vivo neural…
Innovative machine-learning approach for future diagnostic advances in Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disease, with patient numbers being expected to double worldwide in the next 20 years. The detailed molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying its pathogenesis remains unclear, although recent evidence has pointed towards…
Brain metastases cause severe brain damage that can be inhibited by treatment
Controlling this damage could limit the neurological deterioration in these patients
UTSA research team makes breakthrough discovery on brain cortex functionality
Challenges historical belief that the organization of the cortical circuit neurons is exclusively local
How molecular chaperones dissolve protein aggregates linked to Parkinson’s disease
Heidelberg researchers unravel the mechanism of amyloid fibril disaggregation
Research identifies ‘volume control’ in the brain that supports learning and memory
Discovery could help treatment of neurological disorders
Experts detail evidence base for cognitive rehabilitation for neurological conditions
In ‘Cognitive Rehabilitation and Neuroimaging’, Kessler Foundation scientists focus on the advances being achieved through the application of neuroimaging techniques to cognitive rehabilitation research in disabling neurological conditions
Trace amine-associated receptor 5 (TAAR5) to rewire your brain naturally
This may provide a new treatment opportunity for neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson’s disease
Shimmer Research receives CE certification for its Verisense™ Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) sensor for clinical trials
Shimmer’s wearable sensor is now recognized as a medical device in Europe, capable of providing continuous, medical-grade measurements of a person’s activity
Bringing drugs to the brain with nanoparticles to treat neurodegenerative diseases
Nanoparticles could cross the blood-brain barrier to deliver drugs to the brain
An Amazonian tea stimulates the formation of new neurons
One of the main natural components of ayahuasca tea is dimethyltryptamine (DMT), which promotes neurogenesis –the formation of new neurons– according to research led by the Complutense University of Madrid (UCM). In addition to neurons, the infusion used for shamanic…
Key players join forces to tackle unmet needs in Parkinson’s disease
“The protein alpha-synuclein is thought to play a central role in neurodegenerative diseases, and is one of the most investigated targets for developing diagnostics and therapies for Parkinson’s disease,” explains Hilal Lashuel, director of the Lashuel lab at EPFL’s School…
Physicists circumvent centuries-old theory to cancel magnetic fields
The ability to cancel magnetic fields has benefits in quantum technology, biomedicine and neurology
Lewy Body Dementia: Q&A with Michele Tagliati, MD
Lewy body dementia, also known as dementia with Lewy bodies, is a relatively frequent but often misunderstood form of dementia, which can cause loss of memory, language and problem-solving ability.
Research News Tip Sheet: Story Ideas From Johns Hopkins Medicine
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Johns Hopkins Medicine Media Relations is focused on disseminating current, accurate and useful information to the public via the media. As part of that effort, we are distributing our “COVID-19 Tip Sheet: Story Ideas from Johns Hopkins” every other Tuesday.
How do basal ganglia neurons convey information for the control of voluntary movements?
firing rate changes or correlated activity?
Cancer anti-sickness drug offers hope for hallucinations in Parkinson’s
Monday 26 October 2020 – A world-first double-blind clinical trial, will investigate if a powerful drug used to treat nausea in chemotherapy patients, could alleviate hallucinations in people with Parkinson’s. Parkinson’s UK, the largest charitable funder of Parkinson’s research in…
Discovery of new cell may be key to treating incurable neurological diseases
Researchers at Ohio State and the University of Michigan discovered a new type of immune cell that not only rescues damaged nerve cells from death, but partially reverses nerve fiber damage.
COVID-19 infection may be part of a ‘perfect storm’ for Parkinson’s disease
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Oct. 22, 2020) — Can COVID-19 infection increase the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease?
Findings shed light on the ancient origins of speed control during movement
Learning how a zebrafish moves will aid understanding of human movement and disorders
COVID-19 infection may be part of a ‘perfect storm’ for Parkinson’s disease
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Oct. 22, 2020) — Can COVID-19 infection increase the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease? That’s the question posed by a new commentary published in the journal Trends in Neurosciences , which explores three known case studies of…
Diagnosing Parkinson’s disease with skin samples could lead to earlier detection
New research shows a simple skin test can accurately identify Parkinson’s disease, which could lead to earlier detection of the disease and better outcomes for patients. Currently, Parkinson’s disease is diagnosed by clinical signs and symptoms but only definitively diagnosed at autopsy. The researchers conducted a blinded study of 50 skin samples using an assay originally designed to detect mad cow disease.
Gut hormone blocks brain cell formation and is linked to Parkinson’s dementia
A gut hormone, ghrelin, is a key regulator of new nerve cells in the adult brain, a Swansea-led research team has discovered. It could help pave the way for new drugs to treat dementia in patients with Parkinson’s Disease. Blood-borne…
Diagnosing Parkinson’s disease with skin samples could lead to earlier detection
AMES, Iowa – New research shows a simple skin test can accurately identify Parkinson’s disease, demonstrating for the first time the feasibility of the method. Currently diagnosed by clinical signs and symptoms but only definitively diagnosed at autopsy, Parkinson’s disease…
Significant link found between air pollution and neurological disorders
Air pollution was significantly associated with an increased risk of hospital admissions for several neurological disorders, including Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and other dementias, in a large, long-term study of US adults
Researchers discover neuroprotective treatment for chronic traumatic brain injury
Brief pharmacologic treatment one year after traumatic brain injury in mice reverses cognitive impairment
Lineage tracing of direct astrocyte-to-neuron conversion for brain repair
Regeneration of functional new neurons to repair injured human brain is a long-term unsolved problem up till today. The lack of neuroregeneration is one of the major reasons why so many brain disorders such as stroke and Alzheimer’s disease do…
Goethe University partner in US$ 7.2 million research project on Parkinson’s disease
Three-year German-American project studies biology of LRRK2
New Study May Reveal Link to Lipids Playing a Key Role in Parkinson’s Disease
Possible first step in discovering and developing potential new Parkinson’s disease therapies
New study highlights links between inflammation and Parkinson’s disease
Luxembourg research on Parkinson’s disease
Researchers develop new model of the brain’s real-life neural networks
Findings have implications for AI, cancer detection and Parkinson’s treatment
Scientists find neurochemicals have unexpectedly profound roles in the human brain
Dopamine and serotonin are at work at sub-second speeds to shape how people perceive the world and take action based on their perception. The discovery shows researchers can simultaneously measure the activity of both dopamine and serotonin in disorders ranging from depression to Parkinson’s disease.
Improved Mobility in Frail and Elderly Adults Linked to Common Gene Variant
Contact: Allison Hydzik Office: 412-647-9975 Mobile: 412-559-2431 E-mail: [email protected] Contact: Erin Hare Office: 412-864-7194 Mobile: 412-738-1097 E-mail: [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Better Mobility in Frail and Older Adults Linked to Common Gene Variant PITTSBURGH, Oct. 12, 2020 – Variations in…
Scientists find neurochemicals have unexpectedly profound roles in the human brain
Dopamine, serotonin involved in sub-second perception, cognition
Scientists report role for dopamine and serotonin in human perception and decision-making
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – October 12, 2020 – Scientists at Wake Forest School of Medicine have recorded real time changes in dopamine and serotonin levels in the human brain that are involved with perception and decision-making. These same neurochemicals also are…
Presented a program capable of detecting neurodegeneration biomarkers through magnetic
Magnetic resonance imaging is the most sensitive and reliable technique for diagnosing and monitoring neurodegenerative diseases. Through the images obtained, we can make a complete anatomical analysis of the brain and detect atrophy in specific regions. However, the inspection of…
Taking the STING out of MND
Melbourne researchers are working towards a potential treatment to slow the progression of motor neuron disease (MND), offering hope to people with this debilitating and incurable illness. The research team have uncovered how inflammation in MND is triggered. Pinpointing the…
$5.5 million NIH grant supports new tests to diagnose dementias earlier and easier
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine seek to optimize emerging methods of diagnosing two common neurodegenerative diseases—dementia with Lewy bodies and Parkinson’s disease dementia—which affect 1.4 million in the United States
Cleveland Clinic researcher awarded $3.8 million to predict dementia in Parkinson’s
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded a grant expected to total $3.8 million to Virendra Mishra, Ph.D., associate staff at Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, to…
$5.5 million NIH grant supports new tests to diagnose dementias earlier and easier
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University seek to optimize emerging methods of diagnosing two common neurodegenerative diseases — dementia with Lewy bodies and Parkinson’s disease dementia — which affect 1.4 million in the United States
Evidence of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s & MND in brains of young people exposed to dirty air
Researchers looking at the brainstems of children and young adults exposed lifelong to air pollution in Mexico City have discovered disturbing evidence of harm.
Strength Training Improves Muscle Strength, Neuromuscular Function in Parkinson’s Disease
Article title: Maximal strength training in patients with Parkinson’s disease: Impact on efferent neural drive, force generating capacity, and functional performance Authors: Jan Helgerud, Simon Nørskov Thomsen, Jan Hoff, Arild Strandbråten, Gunnar Leivseth, Runar Jakobsen Unhjem, Eivind Wang From the…
People with Parkinson’s disease have a higher risk of dying from COVID-19
A new study of approximately 80,000 patients shows that people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) have a 30% higher risk of dying from COVID-19 than people without the neurodegenerative condition. The new analysis conducted by researchers with University of Iowa Health…
Even in People with Parkinson’s Gene, Coffee May Be Protective
Even for people with a gene mutation tied to Parkinson’s disease, coffee consumption may be associated with a lower risk of actually developing the disease, according to a new study published in the September 30, 2020, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.