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·March 10, 2021·5 min read

Defining the Parkinson’s Microbiome Strengthens Links to Gut Health

A meta-analysis study reveals alterations in the gut microbiome may trigger gastrointestinal problems associated with Parkinson's disease. Additionally, the gastrointestinal problems may occur years before other Parkinson's symptoms develop.

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·March 8, 2021·3 min read

Type 2 Diabetes Is Associated With Increased Risk of Parkinson’s

Type 2 diabetes is not only associated with an increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease, but it's also associated with an accelerated progression of Parkinson's symptoms.

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·March 4, 2021·7 min read

Immune Cells in Blood Influence the Brain During Early Development of Parkinson’s Disease

Study reveals the immune system constantly communicates with the brain during the early developmental phase of Parkinson's disease. Changes in the immune system influence the condition of neurons.

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·March 4, 2021·5 min read

Smoking Cessation Drug May Treat Parkinson’s in Women

A smoking cessation drug called cytisine may be a helpful new tool for the treatment of Parkinson's disease in women. Cytisine was found to reduce the loss of dopamine neurons. The effect was more pronounced when estrogen was present.

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·March 3, 2021·2 min read

Golf May Have More Benefit for Parkinson’s Than Tai Chi

For Parkinson's patients, golf is better than tai chi at improving movement and balance.

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·March 3, 2021·4 min read

Sesame Seed Shell Byproduct Sesaminol is a Parkinson’s Disease’s Surprise Medicine

Sesaminol, a chemical byproduct of sesame seed shells, has neuroprotective properties against Parkinson's disease.

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·March 3, 2021·3 min read

Drug Target Could Fight Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s Disease

The SARM1 protein triggers a cascade of degeneration associated with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and other neurodegenerative diseases. Researchers hope new drugs can be developed to directly target this protein to fight neurodegeneration.

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·March 1, 2021·6 min read

Individualized Brain Cell Grafts Reverse Parkinson’s Symptoms

Grafting neurons derived from a monkey's own stem cells reversed the debilitating and mental health symptoms associated with Parkinson's disease. The treatment shows promise for alleviating the symptoms of Parkinson's in humans.

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·February 16, 2021·5 min read

Genetic Study of Lewy Body Dementia Supports Ties to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Diseases

Study identified five genes, including two novel genes, associated with Lewy Body dementia. Researchers also found the genetic profiles of patients with LBD showed higher chances of also suffering from Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease than other age-matched control subjects.

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·February 10, 2021·4 min read

Function Identified of ‘Mystery Protein’ That Kills Brain Cells of People With Parkinson’s

Study sheds new light on the damage alpha-synuclein does to neurons in Parkison's disease patients.

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·February 6, 2021·4 min read

Ultrasound in the Treatment of Brain Diseases

The TPS neural stimulation technique is able to non-invasively target and activate deep brain regions, providing a new treatment potential for a range of neurological and psychological disorders.

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·February 5, 2021·4 min read

Imaging of a Living Brain Can Help Clearly Differentiate Between Two Types of Dementia

Combining PET neuroimaging with a specific intravenous radioactive compound allows researchers to distinguish Lewy Body Dementia from Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's in brain scans.

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Parkinson’s disease

Defining the Parkinson’s Microbiome Strengthens Links to Gut Health

Type 2 Diabetes Is Associated With Increased Risk of Parkinson’s

Immune Cells in Blood Influence the Brain During Early Development of Parkinson’s Disease

Smoking Cessation Drug May Treat Parkinson’s in Women

Golf May Have More Benefit for Parkinson’s Than Tai Chi

Sesame Seed Shell Byproduct Sesaminol is a Parkinson’s Disease’s Surprise Medicine

Drug Target Could Fight Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s Disease

Individualized Brain Cell Grafts Reverse Parkinson’s Symptoms

Genetic Study of Lewy Body Dementia Supports Ties to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Diseases

Function Identified of ‘Mystery Protein’ That Kills Brain Cells of People With Parkinson’s

Ultrasound in the Treatment of Brain Diseases

Imaging of a Living Brain Can Help Clearly Differentiate Between Two Types of Dementia

Hearing Aids Linked to 23% Lower Dementia Risk in Epilepsy

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Dual Brain-Machine Interfaces Unlock Bionic Hand Kinesthesia

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