Parkinson’s
NR Times explores the latest research developments impacting on neuro-rehab. Researchers develop a new approach to detecting Alzheimer’s disease New research has identified a link between disrupted brain oxygenation dynamics and neuronal function in Alzheimer’s disease, suggesting that neurodegeneration may stem from insufficient nourishment of the brain via the vascular system. For the new study, [...]
A new approach combining AI and genetics could be used to identify the risk factors of Parkinson's, and drugs that could potentially be repurposed to treat the condition, scientists say. Researchers have created an advanced AI-meets-genetics model described as "systems biology" which uses AI to integrate and analyse a range of info, including genetic, proteomic, [...]
Parkinson’s disease is the fastest growing neurological disorder worldwide, with a current dearth of disease-modifying therapies due to late diagnosis and the lack of a reliable diagnostic test. Research undertaken over the last decade, however, has contributed to a better understanding of the condition’s causes and mechanisms, helping to advance new treatments and avenues of [...]
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is calling for individuals to serve on the Federal Advisory Council on Parkinson’s Research, Care, and Services that will provide advice on Parkinson’s-related issues, including recommendations for priority actions to be included in the national plan. The implementation US's National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act, which aims to eliminate [...]
There may be a link between hearing impairment and an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, new research suggests. The study is one of the first to examine whether sensory impairments, such as hearing loss, might increase the risk for Parkinson’s or serve as an early warning sign. Parkinson's UK reports that an estimated 153,000 [...]
Ketamine may help address levodopa-induced dyskinesia in Parkinson's disease, according to a new study. Levodopa is administered to Parkinson's patients to help counter the loss of dopamine that contributes to the condition. However, after years of this treatment, many patients experience involuntary and uncontrollable movements known as levodopa-induced dyskinesia. In a new study, researchers have [...]
Actor, author, advocate and founder of The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF), Michael J. Fox, has been recognised with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the U.S's highest civilian honour, at a White House ceremony. President Biden presented Fox with the medal, which honours individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, [...]
A new study has revealed that dancing lowers the depression associated with Parkinson's disease, and the benefits can be seen in multiple ways. The study followed 23 participants in the Sharing Dance Parkinson’s programme at Canada’s National Ballet School who had a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease, as well as 11 healthy controls, who were mostly [...]
The Independent has reported that a patient has received a pay out of £70,000 from their GP after developing a gambling problem from being prescribed a common Parkinson's treatment. According to the publication, 66-year-old Philip Stevens developed an impulse control disorder after being prescribed the drug Ropinirole. Impulse control disorder is listed as a potential [...]
Incurable diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s lead to debilitating conditions marked by the progressive degeneration of nerve cells, but new research is offering hope to the nearly 50 million people around the world who suffer from them. Researchers recently identified a new cell type that could dramatically slow the progression of these diseases.. According to [...]
