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Procedure To Help Parkinson's Disease Could Shed Light On Psychiatric Disorder
French authors of a research letter in this week's issue of THE LANCET describe how electrode stimulation of a specific part of the brain to alleviate symptoms of Parkinson's disease could also help in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorders. The psychiatric condition obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is thought to be associated with... view more... (2002-10-24)
New findings shed light to the mechanisms of Parkinson's disease
The findings of Finnish scientists with their multinational collaborators shed light to the mechanisms of Parkinson's disease and early menopause. view more (2004-09-07)
A 'first' for Parkinson`s Disease sufferers
As many as 6,000 sufferers of Parkinson's Disease in Wales are to benefit from an unique telephone counselling service, which is the first of its kind in Europe. Pharmacists at Cardiff University's Welsh School of Pharmacy have created a Medicines Information Helpline for patients with Parkinson's disease, their carers and healthcare... view more... (2002-08-22)
Dardarina, the Basque gene for Parkinson's
Research began when doctors discovered that various members of the same family had Parkinson's. There are many kinds of Parkinson's and some are hereditary. Now, a group of scientists have identified the gene which produces the hereditary Park8 variant of Parkinson's in four Basque families and another in the UK. The gene is called dardarina; a... view more... (2004-11-04)
New hereditary gene linked to Parkinson's disease
UCL scientists have discovered a new gene implicated in the early development of Parkinson's disease. In a study of families with early onset disease, Professor Nick Wood and colleagues at UCL's Institute of Neurology identified a novel gene which produces a malfunctioning protein that could pave the way for new treatments for Parkinson sufferers.... view more... (2004-04-15)
Researchers announce results of study on genetic variation in Parkinson's disease
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have completed one of the first large-scale studies of the role of common genetic variation in Parkinson's disease (PD). view more (2006-09-28)
Studying Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's Disease and Aging
Studying Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's Disease and Aging Human Brain Proteome Project: Defining of Standards and Tasks Proteins serve as Biomarkers of Neurodegenerative Diseases One of the main challenges of this century is the understanding of our brain: Why are we getting senile? Which proteins are altered or modified in brain and spinal cord... view more... (2003-09-11)
Limitations of Current Evaluation Techniques for the Cost-Effectiveness of Treatments for Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's disease (PD) is one of the most common neurodegenerative disorders. Pharmaceutical and surgical therapies for PD are available and can alleviate the symptoms and complications. Unfortunately, despite these therapies, the disease relentlessly progresses. A new study in the journal Value in Health presents a detailed overview of the... view more... (2004-11-10)
Basic research into Parkinson's
Parkinson's disease was first described in 1817 by the London physician James Parkinson. A great amount of research has been carried out since that time but the fundamental causes of the disease remain unresolved. Some time ago now researchers found that a neurotransmitter, dopamine, played a key role in this illness. This is why the majority of... view more... (2004-05-07)
Enhancing The Lives Of People With Parkinson's Disease
An important study investigating whether certain training techniques help Parkinson's Disease (PD) sufferers overcome concentration difficulties is taking place in the School of Psychology at the University of Reading. The researchers believe that, if successful, their work could eventually help improve the lives of the tens of thousands of PD... view more... (2004-08-17)
Fernström Prizes To Swedish Researchers In Medicine
On November 3 the Erik K. Fernström Foundation will confer prizes on seven researchers in medical science. The Fernström Foundation is one of the largest foundations of its kind in Sweden. The Nordic Prize, worth the sum of SEK 1 million, is awarded this year to Professor Lennart Philipson. He has done important work in cell and... view more... (2003-10-31)
First Parkinson's Gene Therapy Patient Passes One Year
The first ever patient to have undergone gene therapy for Parkinson's appears to have come through phase I without a hitch, suggesting that the therapy is safe and effective, reports Marina Murphy in Chemistry & Industry. view more (2004-09-02)
WHAT FUTURE FOR CANNABIS?
The potential therapeutic effects of cannabis are outlined in a review in the May issue of THE LANCET NEUROLOGY. The review is published in anticipation of results from randomised trials expected later this year investigating possible benefits of the drug for people with multiple sclerosis. The first cannabis-based medicines are currently being... view more... (2003-04-16)
Two copies of G2019S Parkinson's gene mutation doesn't lead to more severe disease
A group of Parkinson's disease researchers concluded there are no observable differences between those who have two copies of the most common mutation of the recently discovered LRRK2 gene and those who have only one copy. view more (2006-09-12)
Higher occurrence of Parkinson's linked to low LDL cholesterol
People with low levels of LDL cholesterol are more likely to have Parkinson's disease than people with high LDL levels, according to University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill researchers. view more (2006-12-20)
Government cash injection for University spin-out company's stem cell research
A spin-out company from the University of Nottingham has been awarded around £250,000 of Government funding to develop innovative stem cell therapies that could one day provide new treatments for patients suffering from illnesses including Parkinson's disease and stroke. view more (2005-01-24)
UK research could lead to new treatments for Parkinson's
A team at the University of Sheffield has received a share of $3.6m from the Michael J. Fox Foundation to research potential causes and treatments for Parkinson's Disease. view more (2005-01-28)
Two minutes of magnetic stimulation can change your brain for an hour
A couple of minutes is all it takes to 'knock out' bits of your brain for an hour, according to a new study by a University College London (UCL) team. The team have been working on ways to improve a method known as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and are now using their adapted version of TMS to investigate possible treatments for stroke... view more... (2005-01-17)
Research networks: a European strategy to combat major brain diseases
11 April is World Parkinson's Disease day EU research to improve the quality of life of Parkinson's Disease sufferers is highlighted for World Parkinson's Disease Day by European Research Commissioner Philippe Busquin. The Commission is funding the EUR1.7 million "EuroPa" network for clinical research and treatment of Parkinson's... view more... (2003-04-10)
Insight into dopamine role suggests new treatment pathway for Parkinson's
Dopamine (DA) not only functions as a neurotransmitter, a chemical messenger between neurons by which one neuron triggers another, researchers have found. view more (2006-10-19)
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