Parkinson’s Disease Related News
Superstructures could help grow neurons for regenerative medicine
Researchers have discovered a new printable biomaterial that could help create neurons for regenerative medicine to treat patients with neurodegenerative diseases and spinal cord...
Vital steps towards understanding the origins of Parkinson’s disease
Scientists have made a crucial step towards understanding the origins of Parkinson’s disease by identifying the function of a key protein that kills the healthy brain cells of people with the neurological disorder.
Endometrial cancer and Parkinson’s Disease projects receive €3m
EIT Health has extended support to two innovator teams following its 2020 Wild Card programme, selecting MiMARK and Orbit Health, which will be carrying...
Parkinson’s Disease patients report benefits of using medical cannabis
Over half of medical cannabis patients with Parkinson’s Disease have reported clinical benefits when using the products for their condition.
According to a new survey,...
Artificial enzyme could lead to new Parkinson’s disease treatment
A team of researchers have created an artificial enzyme that could help form a new treatment for the neurodegenerative Parkinson’s disease.
The team from Johns...
Brain inflammation may be linked to several different forms of dementia
According to a new study, brain inflammation may be linked to a number of different forms of dementia.
Brain inflammation may be more widely implicated...
Using AI and robots to safely treat hand tremors
Researchers have developed a machine learning model that allows robots to safely treat the hand tremors associated with neurodegenerative diseases.
The research published in Scientific...
Research shows that Parkinson’s disease may begin before birth
Stem cell study finds malfunctioning brain cells in Parkinson’s patients diagnosed before the age of 50 – but researchers might have a new treatment
People...
Cannabis and Parkinson’s: cannabis substitute for treating Parkinson’s
A drug that provides the benefits obtained from medicinal cannabis without the "high" or other side effects may help to unlock a new treatment...
United Patients Alliance: looking to the future of UK medical cannabis
Medical cannabis advocacy group, the United Patients Alliance, look to the future of medical cannabis in the UK.
It’s been over a year since the...
Weekly physical and cognitive exercise can improve Parkinson’s symptoms
Parkinson’s patients’ motor and non-motor symptoms were improved with a weekly exercise regimen that included physical and cognitive tasks, according to new research.
The research...
Ancient worm reveals how to destroy toxic cells in Huntington’s disease
Insights from a new study found that microRNAs are important in controlling protein aggregates.
In the study scientists have discovered that an ancient worm could...
WHO emphasises how the arts can improve health
Can we dance our way to better health? For the first time, there has been a comprehensive review of the connections between art and...
Using AI to support people with long term illnesses
A partnership, between a social enterprise and four UK health charities, is working to create the UK’s first AI coaching tool to support those...
Major grant will support early diagnosis of Parkinson’s via skin testing
A group of experts have received a five-year, $3.6m (~€3.28) grant from the National Institutes of Health for diagnosing Parkinson's disease (PD) via an...
How can ultrasonic brain stimulation cure brain diseases?
Low intensity, low frequency ultrasound could provide hope for neurodegenerative brain diseases, such as Parkinson’s, as well as conditions such as dementia, concussions, and...
Genetic markers linked to the start of symptoms of Parkinson’s disease
A group of genetic variants related to the starting point of Parkinson’s disease have been identified.
The findings will enable delimiting the research on new...
What effect does AADC have on children?
AADC is a very rare form of Parkinson's. Symptoms include; developmental delays, weak muscle tone, muscle stiffness and involuntary writhing movements of the limbs.
Around...
The Innovative Medicines Initiative, mitochondrial dysfunction and Parkinson’s
€7 million awarded for Parkinson’s research through Innovative Medicines Initiative - it’s time we took a look at mitochondrial dysfunction and its link with...
Can you sniff out the neurodegenerative disorder that is Parkinson’s?
Parkinson's disease is the neurodegenerative disorder that currently has no definitive diagnostic test available – but research suggests Parkinson’s could possibly be detected through...
