This is the Gene That Could Prevent Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the destruction of a specific population of neurons: the dopaminergic neurons.
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Inspired by Woman Who Could Smell Parkinson's on Skin, 'E-Nose' is Developed by Scientists to Do the Same
Inspired by Joy Milne's ability to 'sniff out' Parkinson's disease, researchers with ACS Omega have developed an e-nose to do the same.
Cannabis Could Hold the Key to Preventing Neurodegenerative Diseases Like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's
Cannabis could hold the key to preventing neurodegenerative diseases— including Parkinson's and Alzheimer's, scientists have discovered.
Get Your Body Moving to Put the Brakes on Early Parkinson's, Study Says
A new study suggests that people with early-stage Parkinson's disease who regularly got one to two hours of moderate exercise twice a week, fare better.
When Flight Attendant Discovers Passenger Has Parkinson's, He Escorts Her By the Hand to First Class
When asked if he needed help taking care of the passenger, the flight attendant simply said: "I got this."
First Parkinson's Patient to Get Unique Stem Cell Treatment Could Pave the Way for Many More by 2023
The patient has shown no adverse effects since undergoing the procedure – and if the therapy's success continues, it could be available as soon as 2023.
Alan Alda Announces Parkinson's Diagnosis, But He Wants to Use It to Inspire People
The beloved author and actor has accepted the diagnosis with enthusiasm and spring in his step - and he hopes he can encourage others to do the same.
First-of-its-Kind Clinical Trial Will Try and Cure Parkinson's Disease Using 'Reprogrammed' Stem Cells
This will be the world's first clinical trial in which researchers use iPS cells to cure Parkinson's disease.
Success of Advanced-Stage Parkinson's Treatment is 'Beyond Researcher's Wildest Dreams'
Researchers are using spinal implants to improve motor function in Parkinson's patients - and the results are particularly exciting.
Years After She Smells Parkinson's Disease on Her Husband, Woman is Now Paving the Way for Early Detection Test
This retired nurse is using her keen sense of smell to help researchers develop one of the first early detection tests for Parkinson's disease.
Parkinson's Researchers Now Have $24 Million To Keep Going Thanks to Funding From Michael J. Fox
Scientists now have over $24 million in funding for Parkinson's research thanks to the beloved Hollywood philanthropist.
Defying Parkinson's With Dance (Video)
Once a week, an elderly couple heads to an unusual Chicago dance class tailored for Parkinson's patients. Their disease is checked at the door as they lose themselves in the slow and graceful movement.
Cycling With Parkinsons: Man Cannot Walk but He Can Ride
A 58-year-old man had had Parkinson's disease for 10 years, and it had progressed until he was severely affected, unable to walk. He could walk only a few steps before falling, but the man told Dr. Bloem something amazing: he said he was a daily cyclist.
Parkinson's Pen For Patients Who Want to Keep Writing Christmas Cards
One of the most bothersome things about Parkinson's is when it forces your handwriting to become tiny and unreadable, even when you try your darnedest to make it look larger. A new, vibrating pen helps overcome this common symptom, called micrographia.
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