Parkinson's Disease News

Bradley University is getting nearly $10,000 for research on neurodegenerative diseases.

Michel Medina Gonzalez shook violently in his chair inside a patient room at Orlando Health, where he was fitted earlier this month with a brain implant to control his symptoms of Parkinson's disease.

Washington, July 3: Two drugs that are commonly used to treat Parkinson's disease have been found to be effective in treating extreme drug-resistant tuberculosis, say researchers at the University of California, San Diego.

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I have read different articles on the benefits of coenzyme Q10.

Santhera Pharmaceuticals , a Swiss specialty pharmaceutical company focused on neuromuscular diseases, announced today positive data from its Phase IIb study .

Main Category: Stem Cell Research Also Included In: Neurology / Neuroscience ; Alzheimer's / Dementia ; Parkinson's Disease Article Date: 01 Jul 2009 - 5:00 PDT Neural stem cells represent the cellular backup of our brain.

A new neuropsychological memory test is helping to uncover how Parkinson's disease can alter people's ability to learn about the consequences of the choices they make.

BOB ROHRMAN has never had much time for computer games. He was given a console a year ago, but stopped using it after a few weeks.

UCB announced that Neupro can now be prescribed to all patients with idiopathic Parkinson's disease in Europe and is newly available for the symptomatic treatment of moderate to severe idiopathic Restless Legs Syndrome in adults.

Boehringer Ingelheim announced that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use of the European Medicines Agency has issued a positive opinion recommending the approval of a once daily formulation for Mirapexin/ Sifrol , in all countries of the European Union, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein.

Dear Dr. Gott: I injured my back in a fall on ice six years ago. I had surgery on my back in 2007, with three spacers inserted.

An enzyme that naturally occurs in the brain helps destroy the mutated protein that is the most common cause of inherited Parkinsona s disease, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have found.

U.S. scientists say they have genetically engineered mice to reproduce many of the non-motor symptoms associated with Parkinson's disease in humans.

The longtime editor at the Kenosha News will retire this week. Craig Swanson, 55, was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease seven years ago and is taking a health-related retirement after 13 years in the top newsroom position.

A new study from the University of Virginia Health System has shown that low level light therapy could help treat patients with Parkinsona s disease.

A local instructor found he could treat his Parkinsons using his lifelong love of Yoga.

In continued efforts to help caregivers receive the support, information and self-care they deserve, the Santa Clarita Senior Center has added a mini health fair to its upcoming June 20, Caregiver Resource Day.

Deaconess Medical Center in Spokane is closing its movement disorder clinic next month to cut costs.

As part of a Europe-wide drive to improve access to information and education for people with Parkinson's Disease, the Parkinson's Disease Society is launching a new education initiative with American company, Healthy Interactions.

A unique and innovative telemedicine project is providing distant nursing home patients with Parkinson's disease access to neurologists at the University of Rochester Medical Center.