Silent Stroke Can Cause Parkinson’s Disease

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[19/12/2012] Scientists at The University of Manchester have for the first time identified why a patient who appears outwardly healthy may develop Parkinson’s disease.Silent Stroke Can Cause Parkinson’s Disease - Read more

Nanoparticles Against Aging

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[10/10/2012] A team of Spanish scientists of the Asociación RUVID has developed an intelligent nanodevice that lays the foundations for the future development of new therapies against aging. The device consists of nanoparticles that can selectively release drugs in aged human cells. Nanoparticles Against Aging - Read more

Exercise: More Quality of Life for Senior Citizens

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[05/10/2012] A current Canadian study shows that it is never too late to start exercising. Even the very elderly and frail can draw numerous benefits from regular group exercises.Exercise: More Quality of Life for Senior Citizens - Read more

Parkinson's Disease: Walking to the Beat Helps

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[01/10/2012] Walking to a beat could be useful for patients needing rehabilitation, according to a study. The findings demonstrate that researchers should further investigate the potential of auditory, visual, and tactile cues in the rehabilitation of patients suffering from illnesses like Parkinson's.Parkinson's Disease: Walking to the Beat Helps - Read more

Caffeine May Ease Parkinson's Symptoms

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[08/08/2012] Caffeine, which is widely consumed around the world in coffee, tea and soft drinks, may help control movement in people suffering from Parkinson's. This is the finding of a study conducted at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre.Caffeine May Ease Parkinson's Symptoms - Read more

Controlling Your Computer With Your Eyes

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[16/07/2012] Millions of people suffering from Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's, muscular dystrophy, spinal cord injuries or amputees could soon interact with their computers and surroundings using just their eyes, thanks to a new device that costs less than £40.Controlling Your Computer With Your Eyes - Read more

Better Efficacy of Parkinson's Disease Medications

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[27/06/2012] A new delivery method for levodopa/carbidopa, a common dual-drug Parkinson's disease (PD) regimen, significantly improved the duration of the drugs' effectiveness in people with advanced PD, according to research by Mount Sinai School of Medicine.Better Efficacy of Parkinson's Disease Medications - Read more

New Discoveries About Brain-hand Connection

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[04/05/2012] Research at Arizona State University (ASU) and Columbia University to better understand the intricate sensory and cognitive connections between the brain and the hands has won support from the National Science Foundation (NSF).New Discoveries About Brain-hand Connection - Read more

REM Sleep Disorder Doubles Risk of Parkinson's Disease

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[02/04/2012] People with symptoms suggesting rapid eye movement sleep behaviour disorder have twice the risk of developing mild cognitive impairment or Parkinson's disease within four years of diagnosis with the sleep problem, compared with people without the disorder.REM Sleep Disorder Doubles Risk of Parkinson's Disease - Read more

Parkinson's Treatment Shows Positive Results

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[13/01/2012] Researchers from the University of Florida and 14 additional medical centres reported results that deep brain stimulation — also known as DBS — is effective at improving motor symptoms and quality of life in patients with advanced Parkinson's disease.Parkinson's Treatment Shows Positive Results - Read more

Falls Prevention in Parkinson's Disease

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[11/11/2011] A study has analysed the results of an exercise programme to prevent falls in those with Parkinson's disease.Falls Prevention in Parkinson's Disease - Read more

Computer-Based Physical Therapy Games for People with Parkinson's

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[26/10/2011] Playing computer-based physical therapy games can help people with Parkinson's disease improve their gait and balance, according to a new pilot study.Computer-Based Physical Therapy Games for People with Parkinson's - Read more

Elderly People: Risks and Benefits of Alcohol Drinking

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[20/07/2011] A new report has been published related primarily to problems of unrecognised alcohol misuse among the elderly. The report provides guidelines for psychiatrists and family physicians on how to find and how to treat elderly people with misuse of alcohol and drugs.Elderly People: Risks and Benefits of Alcohol Drinking - Read more

One Million Dollars for Novel Studies into Parkinson's

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[13/07/2011] The Parkinson's Disease Foundation (PDF) is announced awards totaling more than one million dollars for eleven novel investigator-initiated research projects designed to understand the cause of and find a cure for Parkinson's disease. One Million Dollars for Novel Studies into Parkinson's - Read more

Music and Drama Therapy for Parkinson's Patients

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[24/06/2011] A jam session twice a month: This is no ordinary jam band; all its members have Parkinson's disease. A diverse group of men and women, ranging in age and ethnicity, gather in a circle with instruments in hand and sing together. Music and Drama Therapy for Parkinson's Patients - Read more

Association between Parkinson's Disease and Prostate Cancer

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[11/04/2011] Researchers have found compelling evidence that Parkinson's disease is associated with an increased risk of prostate cancer and melanoma, and that this increased cancer risk also extends to close and distant relatives of individuals with Parkinson's disease. Association between Parkinson's Disease and Prostate Cancer - Read more

Link between two Pesticides and Parkinson's Disease

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[24/02/2011] New research shows a link between use of two pesticides, rotenone and paraquat, and Parkinson's disease. People who used either pesticide developed Parkinson's disease approximately two and a half times more often than non-users. Link between two Pesticides and Parkinson's Disease - Read more

Eating Berries May Lower Risk of Developing Parkinson's Disease

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[18/02/2011] New research shows men and women who regularly eat berries may have a lower risk of developing Parkinson's disease, while men may also further lower their risk by regularly eating apples, oranges and other sources rich in dietary components called flavonoids.Eating Berries May Lower Risk of Developing Parkinson's Disease - Read more

Stress Takes its Toll in Parkinson's Disease

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[08/12/2010] According to a new Northwestern Medicine study, dopamine-releasing neurons in a region of the brain called the substantia nigra lead a lifestyle that requires lots of energy, creating stress that could lead to the neurons' premature death. Their death causes Parkinson's disease.Stress Takes its Toll in Parkinson's Disease - Read more

Yeast Holds Clues to Parkinson's Disease

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[13/09/2010] Yeast could be a powerful ally in the discovery of new therapeutic drugs to treat Parkinson's disease says a scientist.Yeast Holds Clues to Parkinson's Disease - Read more

Sleep Disorder May Signal Dementia and Parkinson's Disease

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[09/08/2010] A new study shows that a sleep disorder may be a sign of dementia or Parkinson's disease up to 50 years before the disorders are diagnosed.Sleep Disorder May Signal Dementia and Parkinson's Disease - Read more

Can Smoking Protect against Parkinson’s?

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[07/07/2010] Smoking causes cancer, but it could protect against Parkinson’s disease. This has been demonstrated by various epidemiological studies, according to which there exists an inverse relationship between smoking and the probability of developing Parkinson’s disease.Can Smoking Protect against Parkinson’s? - Read more

Smokers Have Lower Risk of Developing Parkinson's

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[16/04/2010] Researchers have new insight into the relationship between Parkinson's disease and smoking. Several studies have shown that smokers have a lower risk of developing Parkinson's disease.Smokers Have Lower Risk of Developing Parkinson's - Read more

Parkinson's: Way of Talking Turns Out to Be Social Barrier

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[10/02/2010] People with Parkinson's disease suffer social difficulties simply because of the way they talk, a McGill University researcher has discovered.Parkinson's: Way of Talking Turns Out to Be Social Barrier - Read more

Asymmetrical Arm Swings Can Be an Early Sign of Parkinson

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[18/12/2009] According to neurologists of the Pennsylvania State University irregular arm swings while walking could be an early sign of Parkinson's disease.Asymmetrical Arm Swings Can Be an Early Sign of Parkinson - Read more

Early Recognition of Parkinson's Disease

[03/08/2007] Specialists of the brain are developing methods for early pre-clinical recognition of Parkinson's disease. The method is based on the fact that even at early stages of the disease, the patients’ head, eye and hand movement parameters change.Early Recognition of Parkinson's Disease - Read more