News Feature Channel: Parkinson’s Disease

Penny for Your Thoughts? Master Copper Regulator Discovery May Offer Alzheimer's Clues

Florida Atlantic University — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 08:30:03 EST

A groundbreaking study using a tiny roundworm could pave the way for new treatments for neurodegenerative disorders. Researchers have linked the worm gene swip-10 to copper regulation - a vital element for brain health found in everyday items like wiring and cookware. Understanding the roles of swip-10 and MBLAC1, a protein involved in processing cellular materials, could lead to the development of effective medications and opens new avenues for advancing brain disease treatments.

Wistar Institute Researchers Identify Parkinson-related Protein's Role in Cancer and T Cell Activation

Wistar Institute — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 14:05:48 EST

Wistar scientists have demonstrated the role of Parkin -- a protein implicated in Parkinson's disease -- in the body's innate immune response to cancer.

Rare Gene Variants Raise Risk of Developing ALS and Lead to More Rapid Progression

American Neurological Association (ANA) — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 08:00:34 EST

People with rare genetic variants associated with Parkinson's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders are at increased risk of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), according to new research presented at the 149th Annual Meeting of the American Neurological Association (ANA). The study is the first to find that rare variants linked to other neurodegenerative diseases are associated with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. Researchers also found having these rare variants raises the risk of faster progression of ALS as well as shorter survival.

Artificial Intelligence Poised to Transform Neurological Care from Diagnosis to Treatment, Even Prevention

American Neurological Association (ANA) — Sun, 15 Sep 2024 08:05:06 EST

Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to revolutionize the care of neurological diseases, from detecting tumors the human eye can't see and using implantable devices to manage various conditions to crunching data from thousands of people with the same condition to guide the development of new treatments, according to neurologists and biomedical researchers speaking at the Presidential Symposium - Present and Future Applications of AI in Neurological Care and Research at the 149th Annual Meeting of the American Neurological Association (ANA).

Ulcers and Damage to Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Linked to Increased Risk of Parkinson's Disease, Research Demonstrates

Beth Israel Lahey Health — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 11:05:10 EST

A study led by researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) found the risk of developing Parkinson's disease was 76 percent higher among those with a history of damage to the lining of their upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract than among those without.

September 2024 Issue of Neurosurgical Focus: "Focused Ultrasound: Current and Future Indications"

Journal of Neurosurgery — Sun, 01 Sep 2024 00:05:00 EST

Announcement of contents of the September 2024 issue of Neurosurgical Focus

Study Finds No Link Between Migraine and Parkinson's Disease

American Academy of Neurology (AAN) — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 16:00:00 EST

Contrary to previous research, a new study of female participants finds no link between migraine and the risk of developing Parkinson's disease. The study is published in the August 21, 2024, online issue of Neurology(r), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

NIH funds UK's groundbreaking DBS-Plus trial for Parkinson's

University of Kentucky — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 11:05:06 EST

At 69, Hoyt "Corky" Ball knew something was wrong when his right hand began to tremble uncontrollably. His primary doctor ruled out Parkinson's, but the prescribed medication failed to alleviate his symptoms.

Taking a 'One in a Million' Shot to Tackle Dopamine-Linked Brain Disorders

Florida Atlantic University — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 08:30:05 EST

With the help of a tiny, transparent worm called Caenorhabditis elegans, researchers have identified novel players in dopamine signaling by taking advantage of a powerful platform generated via the Million Mutation Project for the rapid identification of mutant genes based on their functional impact.

Mild cognitive impairment could be going unreported in rural areas of West Michigan, study suggests

Corewell Health — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 07:00:00 EST

Corewell Health(tm) and Michigan State University researchers are the first in the state to use de-identified electronic health records of more than 1.5 million patients to analyze incidence rates and risk factors of mild cognitive impairment, or MCI, in rural and urban areas in West Michigan.

In Parkinson's, Dementia May Occur Less Often, or Later, than Thought

American Academy of Neurology (AAN) — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 16:00:00 EST

There's some good news for people with Parkinson's disease: The risk of developing dementia may be lower than previously thought, or dementia may occur later in the course of the disease than previously reported, according to a study published in the August 7, 2024, online issue of Neurology(r), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

New visual technique could advance early detection of neurodegenerative diseases

University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 07:00:12 EST

Researchers at the University of Minnesota, have developed a new visual diagnostic technique that can be used to advance early detection for neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's disease and similar diseases that affect animals, including Chronic Wasting Disease in deer.

VUMC Set to Debut Focused Ultrasound Treatment for Tremors, Parkinson's Disease

Vanderbilt University Medical Center — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 10:05:53 EST

The movement disorder neurology and neurosurgery team at Vanderbilt University Medical Center is set to add focused ultrasound treatment (FUS) as a new tool in the treatment of essential tremor and Parkinson's disease.

Cedars-Sinai Accelerator Welcomes 10th Class of Health-Tech Startups

Cedars-Sinai — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 10:05:38 EST

The Cedars-Sinai Accelerator program will greet its 10th accelerator class, featuring 10 innovative health-tech startup companies from the United States and around the globe.

Bilateral Focused Ultrasound Shown to be Safe, Effective for Patients with Lingering or Severe Essential Tremor

University of North Carolina School of Medicine — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 10:05:34 EST

Researchers at seven academic medical institutions around the United States held a multicenter clinical trial, finding that bilateral focused ultrasound treatment is safe for patients who had previously undergone treatment for essential tremor. Clinical data from the trial was used for the approval of bilateral focused ultrasound thalamotomy by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Study of ANPD001 Autologous Neuronal Cell Replacement Treatment Approach Published in Journal of Neurosurgery

Aspen Neuroscience, Inc. — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 09:05:21 EST

The Journal of Neurosurgery has published online a study by the Wisconsin National Primate Research Center at the University of Wisconsin, Madison regarding a novel cell transplantation approach being used for delivery of ANPD001, an autologous, dopaminergic neuronal cell replacement under investigation by Aspen Neuroscience as a potential treatment for Parkinson's Disease.

Brain cell grafts in monkeys jump-start human trial for new Parkinson's treatment

University of Wisconsin-Madison — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 09:05:21 EST

People with Parkinson's disease are receiving a new treatment in a clinical trial started after University of Wisconsin-Madison scientists demonstrated the safety and feasibility of the therapeutic delivery method in a study of non-human primates.

New video test for Parkinson's uses AI to track how the disease is progressing

University of Florida — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 10:05:31 EST

An automated assessment technique that uses artificial intelligence could revolutionize the management of Parkinson's disease

New Research Uncovers How Parkinson's Affects the Brain: Molecular Insights into Cognitive Impairment

Mount Sinai Health System — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 16:25:29 EST

Speech Accessibility Project's three newest partners are dedicated to people with cerebral palsy

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 13:05:03 EST

The Speech Accessibility Project is partnering with several organizations who serve people with cerebral palsy as it recruits more participants for its speech recognition technology work. They include ADAPT Community Network, the Cerebral Palsy Foundation and CP Unlimited.