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Marmosets can mimic both motor and non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease

Small, New World monkeys called marmosets can mimic the sleep disturbances, changes in circadian rhythm, and cognitive impairment people with Parkinson's disease develop, according to a new study by scientists at Texas Biomedical Research Institute.

6 Sep 2018

Finding ways to improve cell replacement therapy for Parkinson's disease

Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disease that affects dopamine signaling neurons in patients' brains. Cell-replacement therapy shows some promise as a treatment for Parkinson's. A recent paper in the journal Molecular & Cellular Proteomics reports a technical advance in selecting cells to use in this therapy.

24 Aug 2018

UA researchers to repurpose ketamine to reduce side effects in Parkinson's patients

The best-known treatment for Parkinson's disease isn't perfect. Named levodopa, the drug can treat the stiffness and slowness of movement associated with the debilitating disease.

19 Jul 2018

New brain implant may help treat Parkinson's disease

Deep brain stimulation has been used to treat Parkinson's disease symptoms for 25 years, but limitations have led researchers to look for ways to improve the technique.

30 May 2018

Parkinson's disease pivotal trial treats first patient using focused ultrasound

The first patient in a multicenter pivotal trial using focused ultrasound to address the major motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease has been treated at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York.

27 Apr 2018

New study to test safety, efficacy of MRI-guided focused ultrasound to treat Parkinson's disease

University of Maryland Medicine is leading a phase 3 study to test the safety and efficacy of using MRI-guided focused ultrasound on the brain in order to treat Parkinson's disease.

13 Feb 2018

Gladstone scientists uncover how fast-spiking interneurons improve procedural learning

Even if you haven't ridden your bike in years, you probably remember how to do so without giving it much thought.

9 Feb 2018

Scientists test new tactic for controlling motor complications in Parkinson's disease

Standard drug treatment for Parkinson's disease can over time induce motor complications that reduce the effectiveness of restoring mobility.

27 Jan 2018

Researchers uncover molecular roots of genetic lung disease

Respiratory infections peak during the winter months, and most people recover within a few weeks. But for those with a rare genetic lung disease, the sniffling, coughing and congestion never end.

24 Jan 2018

UK-based charity to accelerate development of promising new drug for Parkinson's

UK-based charity, Parkinson's UK is set to provide more than $1million in funding to US biotech company, Neurolixis, to accelerate the development of a promising new drug for people with Parkinson's.

24 Jan 2018

Study identifies new target for treatment of depression

According to the World Health Organization more than three hundred million people worldwide are affected by major depressive disorder. Unfortunately, the antidepressants commonly used to treat them only work for 50% of the population.

18 Jan 2018

Deep brain stimulation may improve survival for Parkinson's patients

A treatment called deep brain stimulation (DBS) could extend the life of people with Parkinson's disease. Researchers at the Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital in Illinois found that patients who received stimulation via an implanted device had a modest survival advantage compared with those treated with medication only.

21 Dec 2017

Dyskinesia News and Research

Marmosets can mimic both motor and non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease

Finding ways to improve cell replacement therapy for Parkinson's disease

UA researchers to repurpose ketamine to reduce side effects in Parkinson's patients

New brain implant may help treat Parkinson's disease

Parkinson's disease pivotal trial treats first patient using focused ultrasound

New study to test safety, efficacy of MRI-guided focused ultrasound to treat Parkinson's disease

Gladstone scientists uncover how fast-spiking interneurons improve procedural learning

Scientists test new tactic for controlling motor complications in Parkinson's disease

Researchers uncover molecular roots of genetic lung disease

UK-based charity to accelerate development of promising new drug for Parkinson's

Study identifies new target for treatment of depression

Deep brain stimulation may improve survival for Parkinson's patients

Sonic Hedgehog helps solve mysteries of Parkinson's disease

New approaches to prevent or treat antipsychotic-induced supersensitivity psychosis

New drug may limit disease progression, provide better symptom relief to Parkinson's patients

Apomorphine infusion found to be effective treatment for Parkinson’s patients with motor fluctuations

FDA grants approval for first drug to treat adults with tardive dyskinesia

New drug can reduce tardive dyskinesia in patients with schizophrenia, mood disorder

FDA approves drug as add-on treatment for Parkinson's disease patients

New infusion therapy may help avoid debilitating symptoms in Parkinson's disease patients

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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