FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 23, 2022·3 min readDo Older Adults Using Statins Have Lower Risk of Developing Parkinsonism Later?Older adults who take statin drugs have a lower risk of developing Parkinson's disease or parkinsonism symptoms later in life compared to those who do not take statins. Researchers speculate this may be because statins have a neuroprotective effect on arteries in the brain.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·January 16, 2019·3 min readHow Manganese Produces a Parkinsonian SyndromeStudy reports an accumulation of manganese in cells may disrupt protein transportation, resulting in Parkinsonian syndrome.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 4, 2018·5 min readA Toxin That Travels From Stomach to Brain May Trigger Parkinson’sA new study reports the combination of a toxic herbicide and lectins may trigger Parkinsonism after the toxins travel from the stomach to the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 16, 2017·5 min readStudy Offers Answers on Life Expectancy For Those With Parkinson’s and Lewy Body DementiaA new study reveals information about life expectancy for those with Parkinson's and other synucleinopathies.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·July 6, 2016·3 min readDopamine Receptor Blockage Could Be Cause For Side Effects of Some AntipsychoticsResearchers report a blockade of D2 receptors in interneurons can increase acetylcholine signaling above threshold on neighboring neurons, resulting in motor abnormalities.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Videos·June 20, 2016·6 min readStudy Shows Increase in Parkinson’s Over 30 YearsA new study reports on the significant rise of Parkinson's disease and parkinsonism over a 30 year period between 1976 and 2005.Read More
