May 15, 2012 -
Google exec's hunt for Parkinson's cure advances
Sergey Brin, the 38-year-old co-founder of Google Inc., is making strides in his quest to find a cure for Parkinson's, a progressive disease his DNA and family history suggest may afflict him as early as 10 years from now.
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May 15, 2012 -
Early Signs of Parkinson's Might Be Seen in Colon
A colonoscopy or similar test could one day diagnose Parkinson's disease years before symptoms occur. That's because signs of Parkinson's that appear in the brain also show up in the colon, a new study says.
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May 15, 2012 -
Tai chi can help mind and body
Early Monday evenings, when other folks are rushing home from work, a group of 10 individuals are quietly learning the art of tai chi at the Center for Living in the Prairie Heart Institute at St. John’s Hospital.
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May 15, 2012 -
Tobacco virus may help prevent Parkinson’s, researchers say
The same tobacco leaves that kill hundreds of thousands of smokers every year may hold the key to preventing Parkinson’s disease, according to new research from the University of Louisville.
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May 14, 2012 -
Vitamin K2: New Hope for Parkinson's Patients?
Neuroscientist Patrik Verstreken, associated with VIB and KU Leuven, succeeded in undoing the effect of one of the genetic defects that leads to Parkinson's using vitamin K2. His discovery gives hope to Parkinson's patients.
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May 10, 2012 -
Ex-Lightning coach Ludzik reveals battle with Parkinson’s
After his first season as coach of the Tampa Bay Lightning, Steve Ludzik was relaxing on the back porch of his home with his wife, Mary Ann, in the summer of 2000 when he noticed one of his fingers was trembling.
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May 08, 2012 -
Scientists "switch off" brain cell death in mice
Scientists have figured out how to stop brain cell death in mice with brain disease and say their discovery deepens understanding of the mechanisms of human neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
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May 08, 2012 -
Parkinson's Drug Errors Common in Small Study of Hospitalizations
When Parkinson’s disease patients are admitted to hospitals, they often end up on incorrect doses of levodopa during their stay – if it’s prescribed at all – and sometimes inappropriately get metoclopramide or neuroleptics, dopamine-blocking agents that could make their disease worse, according to a study from the University of Calgary (Alta.).
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May 07, 2012 -
Range of brain diseases could be treated by single drug
The tantalising prospect of treating a range of brain diseases, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, all with the same drug, has been raised by UK researchers.
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May 07, 2012 -
Those With Parkinson's Disease Able to Claim SSDI Benefits
Individuals with Parkinson 's disease severe enough to prevent them from working are able to collect vital benefits through Social Security Disability Insurance, or SSDI. If the individual is a veteran, disability benefits through the VA may also be available.
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May 07, 2012 -
A clue to Parkinson's
When actor Michael J. Fox was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 1991, he became one of some 2.5 million Americans afflicted with it or a related disease every year.
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May 03, 2012 -
Freezing Parkinson's in Its Tracks: Researcher Developing Therapy to Halt Symptoms in Parkinson's Patients
Parkinson's disease, a disorder which affects movement and cognition, affects over a million Americans, including actor Michael J. Fox, who first brought it to the attention of many TV-watching Americans. It's characterized by a gradual loss of neurons that produce dopamine. Mutations in the gene known as DJ-1 lead to accelerated loss of dopaminergic neurons and result in the onset of Parkinson's symptoms at a young age.
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Apr 30, 2012 -
Scientists Identify Brain Circuitry Associated with Addictive, Depressive Behaviors
Scientists at the UCSF-affiliated Gladstone Institutes have determined how specific circuitry in the brain controls not only body movement, but also motivation and learning, providing new insight into neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson’s disease — and psychiatric disorders such as addiction and depression.
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Apr 30, 2012 -
Parkinson's Personality: Disease More Likely to Strike Cautious People
Some personality traits appear to be linked with the risk of developing Parkinson's disease, a new study suggests.
The results show patients with Parkinson's disease are more likely to be cautious and avoid taking risks compared with people who don't have Parkinson's.
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Apr 27, 2012 -
Rocket Man: Astronaut Rich Clifford's journey with Parkinson's disease
It's not surprising that Michael “Rich” Clifford is the recipient of this year's Public Leadership in Neurology Award from the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) and its Foundation—because he practices what he preaches. The former astronaut for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) lives his advice that people with Parkinson's disease (PD) shouldn't let it “drive what [they] do.”
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