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·November 22, 2020·4 min read

Loneliness in Parkinson’s Disease May Lead to Worsening of Symptoms

People with Parkinson's disease who have less social interaction are at greater risk for developing more severe symptoms of the disease than those who are less lonely.

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·June 5, 2013·4 min read

New Technique for Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery Proves Accurate and Safe

Neurosurgeons have developed a new way to perform deep brain stimulation surgeries. The new technique allows for more accurate placement of the electrodes in the brain and is likely to be safer for patients.

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·October 8, 2024·4 min read

Immune Response Linked to Lewy Body Formation

New research reveals that immune responses play a crucial role in the formation of Lewy bodies, protein aggregates that mark Parkinson's disease and other neurological conditions. Using human stem cells, scientists recreated Lewy bodies in dopaminergic neurons by combining alpha-synuclein protein buildup with immune stimulation.

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·April 3, 2018·4 min read

Parkinson’s Disease and Binge Eating

A new study sheds light on why some people with Parkinson's disease binge eat. Researchers report working memory impairment and alterations in reward sensitivity could be behind why binge eating can be problematic in those with Parkinson's.

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·April 4, 2011·2 min read

Study Provides First Link Between 2 Major Parkinson’s Genes

As Parkinson’s Awareness Month gets underway, a Canadian-led international study is providing important new insight into Parkinson’s disease and paving...

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·June 17, 2013·3 min read

Artificial Sweetener a Potential Treatment for Parkinson’s Disease

Researchers have discovered Mannitol, a sugar alcohol commonly found in sugar-free gum and candy, prevents clumps of the protein α-synuclein from building in the brain. This build of this protein is characteristic of Parkinson's disease. The finding could provide potential treatment options for this and other neurodegenerative diseases.

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·December 1, 2016·4 min read

Key Cause of Parkinson’s Can Be Treated

Researchers have identified a potential mechanism to help control inflammation associated with Parkinson's disease.

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·July 1, 2019·4 min read

Sense of smell, pollution and neurological disease connection explored

Damaged olfactory neurons as a result of air pollution may contribute to altered cerebrospinal fluid flow and turnover, acting as a potential mechanism for the development of neurodegenerative diseases.

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·January 9, 2016·4 min read

Defending Pathogenic Proteins

A new study reports some prion like protein accumulations could have a positive effect.

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·March 3, 2017·5 min read

Further Evidence For Link Between Gut Bacteria and Parkinson’s Disease

A new study reports Parkinson's disease and some of the medications used to treat the condition have distinct effects on the bacteria that make up the gut microbiome.