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Lessons from yeast: A possible cure for Parkinson's disease?
Parkinson disease (PD) is a debilitating and lethal neurodegenerative disease, for which there is currently no cure. It is caused by the progressive loss of nerve cells that produce the chemical dopamine and is characterized by the accumulation of abnormal aggregates of a protein called alpha-syn in these dopaminergic nerve cells. view more (2008-08-15)
The sweet spot? UF doctors test targets for Parkinson surgery
Doctors may be able to tailor a specialized form of brain surgery to more closely match the needs of Parkinson patients, according to results from the first large-scale effort to compare the two current target areas of deep brain stimulation surgery, or DBS. view more (2009-03-16)
New Target Found to Fight, Treat Parkinson's
Neuroscientists from the University at Buffalo have described for the first time how rotenone, an environmental toxin linked specifically to Parkinson's disease, selectively destroys the neurons that produce dopamine, the neurotransmitter critical to body movement and muscle control. view more (2005-08-25)
Evidence links cocaine abuse and Parkinson's disease
Adults who abuse cocaine might increase their risk of developing Parkinson's disease (PD), and pregnant women who abuse cocaine could increase the risk of their children developing PD later in life. view more (2005-12-13)
REM sleep behavior disorder found to be precursor of brain-degenerating diseases later in life
Mayo Clinic sleep medicine specialists have found that almost two-thirds of patients with REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD) develop degenerative brain diseases by approximately 11 years after diagnosis of RBD. view more (2006-06-19)
Nicotine Found to Protect Against Parkinson's-Like Brain Damage
New research suggests that nicotine treatment protects against the same type of brain damage that occurs in Parkinson's disease. view more (2006-08-08)
Mimicking a human disease in mice: a new model for the Parkinson related illness multiple system atrophy
In this month`s issue of EMBO Reports Kahle et al. describe how they genetically engineered a mouse to show pathological symptoms similar to those of human patients suffering from the neural disease Multiple System Atrophy (MSA), also known as Shy-Drager-Syndrome. The model could help researchers to develop and test new efficient drugs against... view more... (2002-06-06)
Amphetamines reverse Parkinson's disease symptoms in mice
Amphetamines, including the drug popularly known as Ecstasy, can reverse the symptoms of Parkinson's disease in mice with an acute form of the condition, according to new research at Duke University Medical Center. view more (2005-08-02)
University showcases latest research for news media
On Tuesday 26 June Sheffield Hallam University stages a unique research presentation for the news media at its City Campus. The University has earned an excellent reputation for applied creativity and practically-oriented research, and its work often makes national and even international news. In this Research Showcase event seven researchers will... view more... (2001-06-13)
Family study bolsters link between pesticides and Parkinson's
For the first time, the association between Parkinson's disease and exposure to pesticides has been shown in patients with the neurological disorder compared with their unaffected relatives, according to a study in the online open access journal BMC Neurology. view more (2008-03-28)
Mice learn tasks that may help treat human psychiatric disorders
Mice that couldn't be dissuaded from the object of their attention by a piece of sweet, crunchy cereal may help researchers find new treatments and cures for human disorders like autism and Parkinson's disease. view more (2006-08-02)
Depression often untreated in Parkinson's disease patients
While depression appears to be common in early Parkinson's disease (PD), it is often not treated or diagnosed, according to newly released research. view more (2007-07-10)
THE LANCET NEUROLOGY PRESS RELEASE JUNE 2002
RABIES - WHAT CAN BE DONE? view more (2002-05-15)
A strict Mediterranean diet can help reduce deaths from major chronic diseases
Sticking to a full Mediterranean diet provides substantial protection against major chronic diseases including heart disease, cancer and Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease, according to a study published on bmj.com today. view more (2008-09-12)
Mechanism identified for promising neurological drug
Researchers at the San Francisco VA Medical Center have identified the mechanism by which minocycline, a medication currently being studied for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases including Parkinson's disease and Huntington's disease, protects brain and nerve cells from damage. view more (2006-06-22)
THE LANCET Neurology PRESS RELEASE
ISSUE: AUGUST 2002 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE view more (2002-07-17)
Letter published in Lancet re-confirms levodopa as 'gold standard' therapy for Parkinson's Disease
Letter published in Lancet re-confirms levodopa as 'gold standard' therapy for Parkinson's Disease Use of entacapone with levodopa significantly enhances symptom control Basel, August 19 2002 - Since the late 1960s levodopa has remained the most widely used treatment for Parkinson's disease. While originally hailed as a 'miracle' drug, questions... view more... (2002-08-19)
Warming climate may put chill on arctic polar bear population
Some travel agencies touting Arctic tours have been revving up their recent promotions to tourists about the increased likelihood they will spot polar bears in this region where several populations of polar bears live. view more (2006-09-14)
HepCgen genotyping service helps fight Hepatitis C, a 'silent epidemic'
Southampton UK, July 22, 2003 Genotyping provides route to tailored treatment at lower cost with less side effects A new centralised genotyping service that enables clinicians to differentiate between types of hepatitis C infections is poised to improve treatment for patients with Hepatitis C, a severely under treated viral infection in the UK.... view more... (2003-07-22)
Telemedicine Expands Reach of Care for Parkinson's Patients
A unique and innovative telemedicine project is providing distant nursing home patients with Parkinson's disease access to neurologists at the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC). view more (2009-06-18)
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