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Leukemia drug shows early promise for treating Parkinson's disease and dementia
Parkinson's disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder that causes a range of motor and non-motor symptoms. (Source: Parkinson's Disease News From Medical News Today)
Source: Parkinson's Disease News From Medical News Today - July 14, 2016 Category: Neurology Tags: Parkinson's Disease Source Type: news

Researchers make advance in possible treatments for Gaucher, Parkinson's diseases
NIH scientists identify molecule that may impact serious neurological diseases. (Source: Parkinson's Disease News From Medical News Today)
Source: Parkinson's Disease News From Medical News Today - July 13, 2016 Category: Neurology Tags: Parkinson's Disease Source Type: news

Scientists identify neurochemical signal likely missing in Parkinson's
Researchers are first to discover two distinct populations of dopamine neurons. (Source: Parkinson's Disease News From Medical News Today)
Source: Parkinson's Disease News From Medical News Today - July 13, 2016 Category: Neurology Tags: Parkinson's Disease Source Type: news

Is traumatic brain injury associated with late-life neurodegenerative conditions?
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) with loss of consciousness was not associated with late-life mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer disease or dementia but it appeared to be associated with increased... (Source: Parkinson's Disease News From Medical News Today)
Source: Parkinson's Disease News From Medical News Today - July 12, 2016 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology / Neuroscience Source Type: news

No association found between contrast agents used for MRIs and nervous system disorder
In a study appearing in JAMA, Blayne Welk, M.D., M.Sc., of Western University, London, Canada, and colleagues conducted a study to assess the association between gadolinium exposure and... (Source: Parkinson's Disease News From Medical News Today)
Source: Parkinson's Disease News From Medical News Today - July 6, 2016 Category: Neurology Tags: MRI / PET / Ultrasound Source Type: news

Parkinson's disease: New protein discovery could fuel new treatments
In mice, researchers found that increasing activity of a protein called c-Abl led to Parkinson's disease, suggesting that blocking c-Abl could prevent it. (Source: Parkinson's Disease News From Medical News Today)
Source: Parkinson's Disease News From Medical News Today - June 28, 2016 Category: Neurology Tags: Parkinson's Disease Source Type: news

Researchers open new path of discovery in Parkinson's disease
A study publish in the journal CELL indicates that two genes associated with Parkinson's disease (PD) are key regulators of the immune system, providing direct evidence linking Parkinson's to... (Source: Parkinson's Disease News From Medical News Today)
Source: Parkinson's Disease News From Medical News Today - June 27, 2016 Category: Neurology Tags: Parkinson's Disease Source Type: news

Gamma-ray irradiation improves safety of cell therapy for Parkinson's disease
Replacing dopamine-producing cells in the brain represents a promising therapeutic approach in Parkinson's disease, and a new study shows how post-transplantation gamma-ray irradiation can reduce... (Source: Parkinson's Disease News From Medical News Today)
Source: Parkinson's Disease News From Medical News Today - June 27, 2016 Category: Neurology Tags: Parkinson's Disease Source Type: news

Scientists offer new view on origins of Parkinson's disease
A new study suggests stress on the endoplasmic reticulum of cells triggers neurodegeneration in Parkinson's disease and not just failure of mitochondria. (Source: Parkinson's Disease News From Medical News Today)
Source: Parkinson's Disease News From Medical News Today - June 24, 2016 Category: Neurology Tags: Parkinson's Disease Source Type: news

Brain training video games in ground-breaking clinical trial to tackle cognitive impairment in people with Parkinson's
MyCognition, a leading cognitive assessment and training company, has announced it is launching a ground-breaking clinical trial, addressing the cognitive impact of Parkinson's disease, led by... (Source: Parkinson's Disease News From Medical News Today)
Source: Parkinson's Disease News From Medical News Today - June 22, 2016 Category: Neurology Tags: Parkinson's Disease Source Type: news

Has incidence of Parkinson disease increased over past 30 years?
A study of patients in a Minnesota county suggests the incidence (new cases) of parkinsonism and Parkinson disease may have increased over the past 30 years but that trend may not be genuine and... (Source: Parkinson's Disease News From Medical News Today)
Source: Parkinson's Disease News From Medical News Today - June 21, 2016 Category: Neurology Tags: Parkinson's Disease Source Type: news

Natural molecule could improve Parkinson's
The natural molecule, n-acetylcysteine (NAC), with strong antioxidant effects, shows potential benefit as part of the management for patients with Parkinson's disease, according to a study... (Source: Parkinson's Disease News From Medical News Today)
Source: Parkinson's Disease News From Medical News Today - June 20, 2016 Category: Neurology Tags: Parkinson's Disease Source Type: news

Impaired decision-making may contribute to motor symptoms in Parkinson's disease
UCLA researchers have discovered that people with Parkinson's disease have a form of impaired decision-making that may be a major contributor to the movement problems that characterize the disease. (Source: Parkinson's Disease News From Medical News Today)
Source: Parkinson's Disease News From Medical News Today - June 20, 2016 Category: Neurology Tags: Parkinson's Disease Source Type: news

UCLA scientists discover protective strategy against pesticide-linked Parkinson's disease
Exposure to a group of common pesticides, called dithiocarbamates, has long been associated with an increased risk of Parkinson's disease, although the mechanism by which the compounds exert their... (Source: Parkinson's Disease News From Medical News Today)
Source: Parkinson's Disease News From Medical News Today - June 17, 2016 Category: Neurology Tags: Parkinson's Disease Source Type: news

Parkinson's connection to faulty mitochondria investigated
Lewy bodies, a hallmark of Parkinson's, appear to interfere with mitochondria. Interacting with this cellular process opens up new avenues of research. (Source: Parkinson's Disease News From Medical News Today)
Source: Parkinson's Disease News From Medical News Today - June 10, 2016 Category: Neurology Tags: Parkinson's Disease Source Type: news