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Unfolding Pathogenesis in Parkinson’s: Breakthrough Suggests Damaged Proteins Travel Between Cells
January 19, 2011 — The misfolding of abnormal proteins in brain cells is a key element in Parkinson's disease development. A recent study suggests that the sick proteins slowly move between cells, eventually triggering ... > full story -
Beyond Improving Parkinson's Symptoms, Does Deep Brain Stimulation Stall Their Progression?
January 18, 2011 — Does DBS make a long-term difference in the motor symptoms of Parkinson's patients, even after the device has been turned off and medications ... > full story -
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What Causes Brain Cell Death in Parkinson's Patients?
January 7, 2011 — Researchers identify a novel way that neurons die in Parkinson's disease. When they block the process, the neurons ... > full story -
Parkinson's Disparities
December 13, 2010 — African American patients and those with lower socioeconomic status have more advanced disease and greater disability when they seek treatment from Parkinson's disease specialists, according to a new ... > full story -
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Novel Compounds Show Early Promise in Treatment of Parkinson's, Huntington's, Alzheimer's
December 7, 2010 — Investigators have discovered a family of small molecules that shows promise in protecting brain cells against nerve-degenerative diseases such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and Huntington's, which ... > full story -
Parkinson's Drug Could Treat Restless Leg Syndrome, Study Suggests
December 6, 2010 — A drug prescribed for Parkinson's disease may also treat restless leg syndrome without the adverse side effects of current therapies, researchers ... > full story -
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Fatigue and Excessive Daytime Sleepiness Should Be Assessed Separately in Parkinson’s
December 1, 2010 — Nearly three-quarters of patients with Parkinson's disease experience fatigue or excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS). Both have a marked impact on patients' motor functions, everyday activities and ... > full story -
Brain Scans Show Effects of Parkinson's Drug
November 30, 2010 — Neuroscientists using a new brain imaging technique could see an investigational drug for Parkinson's disease get into a patient's brain and affect blood flow in several key structures, an indicator ... > full story -
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New Tool to Measure Quality of Patient Care
November 29, 2010 — A national conversation continues about the best ways to improve both the quality of medical care and to contain costs. So far, developing quality measurements has focused on primary care or highly ... > full story -
Stress Takes Its Toll in Parkinson's Disease
November 10, 2010 — A stressful lifestyle could lead to the premature death of a group of neurons, whose loss triggers the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, according to a new study. Isradipine, a drug already approved ... > full story
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