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New way of repurposing drugs could lead to better Parkinson's treatments
By bringing together cutting-edge stem cell technologies and computational biology, researchers at Oxford University have developed a unique way to identify existing drugs that could potentially be... (Source: Parkinson's Disease News From Medical News Today)
Source: Parkinson's Disease News From Medical News Today - January 18, 2017 Category: Neurology Tags: Parkinson's Disease Source Type: news

Parkinson's could be treated with shark compound, study suggests
Researchers have found that squalamine - a compound found in the tissue of dogfish sharks - may help prevent the buildup of a Parkinson's-related protein. (Source: Parkinson's Disease News From Medical News Today)
Source: Parkinson's Disease News From Medical News Today - January 17, 2017 Category: Neurology Tags: Parkinson's Disease Source Type: news

People with forms of early-onset Parkinson's disease may benefit from boosting niacin in diet, research suggests
People with certain forms of early-onset Parkinson's disease may benefit from boosting the amount of niacin in their diet, according to new research from the University of Leicester. (Source: Parkinson's Disease News From Medical News Today)
Source: Parkinson's Disease News From Medical News Today - January 12, 2017 Category: Neurology Tags: Parkinson's Disease Source Type: news

Mediterranean is the fountain of youth, study claims
The Mediterranean is a haven for lovers of crystal-clear seas and sun-kissed landscapes. (Source: Parkinson's Disease News From Medical News Today)
Source: Parkinson's Disease News From Medical News Today - January 11, 2017 Category: Neurology Tags: Seniors / Aging Source Type: news

Evolving deep brain stimulation patterns
Duke University biomedical engineers have used computers to " evolve " more effective patterns of electric shocks delivered deep within the brain to treat Parkinson's disease symptoms. (Source: Parkinson's Disease News From Medical News Today)
Source: Parkinson's Disease News From Medical News Today - January 6, 2017 Category: Neurology Tags: Parkinson's Disease Source Type: news

Parkinson-like symptoms in welders worsen with more manganese exposure
A study of 886 shipyard and fabrication workers finds that higher exposure to manganese in welding fumes is linked to increase in Parkinson-like symptoms. (Source: Parkinson's Disease News From Medical News Today)
Source: Parkinson's Disease News From Medical News Today - January 3, 2017 Category: Neurology Tags: Parkinson's Disease Source Type: news

Brushstrokes help identify dementia in painters, study finds
New research examines the link between patterns in the paintings of famous artists and the onset of neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's. (Source: Parkinson's Disease News From Medical News Today)
Source: Parkinson's Disease News From Medical News Today - December 29, 2016 Category: Neurology Tags: Alzheimer's / Dementia Source Type: news

New disease could signal hope for sufferers of brain aging conditions
A new genetic disease which results in neurodegeneration has been discovered by experts at the University of Sussex. (Source: Parkinson's Disease News From Medical News Today)
Source: Parkinson's Disease News From Medical News Today - December 23, 2016 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology / Neuroscience Source Type: news

Timing may be key to understanding cognitive problems in Parkinson's disease
Brain stimulation replaces missing brain wave and improves cognitive process in mice that lack dopamine. (Source: Parkinson's Disease News From Medical News Today)
Source: Parkinson's Disease News From Medical News Today - December 19, 2016 Category: Neurology Tags: Parkinson's Disease Source Type: news

Parkinson's disease: Blocking brain enzyme corrects motor symptoms in mice
Study shows treating Parkinson ’s mice with an enzyme blocker cleared clumps of faulty alpha-synuclein from brain and corrected motor symptoms after onset. (Source: Parkinson's Disease News From Medical News Today)
Source: Parkinson's Disease News From Medical News Today - December 16, 2016 Category: Neurology Tags: Parkinson's Disease Source Type: news

Key cause of Parkinson's disease can be treated
A new study that modelled the early stages of Parkinson's disease has given Australian researchers insight into its causes and a possible treatment. (Source: Parkinson's Disease News From Medical News Today)
Source: Parkinson's Disease News From Medical News Today - December 16, 2016 Category: Neurology Tags: Parkinson's Disease Source Type: news

Parkinson's UK comments on the first non-invasive ultrasound that can help patients with tremors
Claire Bale, Head of Research Communications and Engagement at Parkinson's UK, comments on Imperial College Healthcare NHS trust using high-intensity, focused ultrasound waves for the first time in... (Source: Parkinson's Disease News From Medical News Today)
Source: Parkinson's Disease News From Medical News Today - December 12, 2016 Category: Neurology Tags: Parkinson's Disease Source Type: news

Marijuana: Could it slow Parkinson's disease progression?
A new comprehensive literature review suggests symptoms of Parkinson's disease could be treated with marijuana, which could potentially slow progression. (Source: Parkinson's Disease News From Medical News Today)
Source: Parkinson's Disease News From Medical News Today - December 9, 2016 Category: Neurology Tags: Parkinson's Disease Source Type: news

Imaging links structural brain changes and cognitive decline in Parkinson's
People with Parkinson's disease and cognitive impairment have disruptions in their brain networks that can be seen on a type of MRI, according to a study appearing online in the journal Radiology. (Source: Parkinson's Disease News From Medical News Today)
Source: Parkinson's Disease News From Medical News Today - December 9, 2016 Category: Neurology Tags: Parkinson's Disease Source Type: news

New Parkinson's drug heralded as breakthrough
Although the treatment of Parkinson's disease has not seen any major advances for decades, MSDC-0160, a diabetes drug, could signal a revolution. (Source: Parkinson's Disease News From Medical News Today)
Source: Parkinson's Disease News From Medical News Today - December 8, 2016 Category: Neurology Tags: Parkinson's Disease Source Type: news