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·September 9, 2015·7 min read

Motor Skills Improved in Parkinson’s Patients with Help of Noninvasive Brain Stimulation

According to a new study, cortical stimulation temporarily improved motor symptoms in some patients with Parkinson's disease.

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·August 10, 2015·5 min read

Researchers Identify Two Proteins Important in Parkinson’s Disease Progression

A new discovery into the molecular origins of Parkinson's disease could provide new avenues for treatment and prevention of the disease.

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·April 13, 2015·4 min read

Dancing the Tango Could Benefit People With Parkinson’s

A new study suggests dancing the Argentine tango could have positive effects for Parkinson's patients.

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·October 24, 2013·5 min read

Yeast, Human Stem Cells Drive Discovery of New Parkinson’s Disease Drug Targets

Researchers have identified a novel Parkinson's disease drug target and a compound capable of repairing neurons derived from Parkinson’s patients.

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·October 16, 2013·1 min read

Smart Glasses Can Improve Gait of Parkinson’s Patients

Researchers are exploring the possible clinical potential of using smart glasses, such as Google Glass, to help improve the gait of patients with Parkinson's disease.

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Featured Neurology

·October 7, 2013·3 min read

Study Identifies Possible Biomarker for Parkinson’s Disease

Researchers report of elevated alpha-synuclein levels detected on the skin of patients with Parkinson's disease. The findings could offer a new biomarker for the recognition of Parkinson's before the disease reaches advanced stage.