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Social isolation linked to brain volume loss in older adults

Older people who have little social contact with others may be more likely to have loss of overall brain volume, and in areas of the brain affected by dementia, than people with more frequent social contact, according to a study published in the July 12, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

12 Jul 2023

New AI-aided biosensor developed to detect neurodegenerative diseases

By combining multiple advanced technologies into a single system, EPFL researchers have made a significant step forward in diagnosing neurodegenerative diseases (NDDs) such as Parkinson's disease (PD) and Alzheimer's disease (AD).

12 Jul 2023

Study finds critical gaps in care for people with Parkinson's disease

A new study has identified critical gaps in care for people with Parkinson's disease (PD) in the U.S., including disparities affecting women, people of color (those who identify as Asian, Black, Hispanic and Native American) and residents of rural areas.

10 Jul 2023

Using digital health technologies for assessment of people with Parkinson's

Critical Path Institute (C-Path) and the Center for Health + Technology (CHeT) at University of Rochester today announced the release of two seminal publications about digital health technologies for Parkinson's.

6 Jul 2023

Multiple discoveries open new paths for early prediction of Parkinson's disease trajectories

Hand tremors and slowed movements are two of the most widely recognized hallmarks of Parkinson's disease, and for many sufferers the first indication that something is amiss.

6 Jul 2023

Gum disease and tooth loss linked to brain shrinkage

Taking good care of your teeth may be linked to better brain health, according to a study published in the July 5, 2023, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

5 Jul 2023

Fluctuating cholesterol and triglyceride levels may increase risk of Alzheimer's

Older people who have fluctuating levels of cholesterol and triglycerides may have a higher risk of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias compared to people who have steady levels, according to new research published in the July 5, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

5 Jul 2023

Beyond diagnosis: coping strategies and their influence on Parkinson's patients' well-being

Researchers determined the predictors of particular coping methods used by Parkinson's Disease (PD).

30 Jun 2023

Early hallucinations may indicate faster cognitive decline in patients with Parkinson's disease

Have you ever felt the strong sensation that someone is behind you, so intense that you turn around, only to see that no-one is there? This is a 'presence hallucination'.

29 Jun 2023

Study links poor sense of smell with increased risk of depression in older adults

In a study that followed more than 2,000 community-dwelling older adults over eight years, researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine say they have significant new evidence of a link between decreased sense of smell and risk of developing late-life depression.

26 Jun 2023

BU researcher receives $2.8M grant to study serotonin's role in chronic stress and depression

Michael Wallace, PhD, assistant professor of anatomy & neurobiology at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, was awarded a $2.8 million from the National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Mental Health.

23 Jun 2023

Blood-brain barrier model may lead to prevention of meningitis in newborns

Investigators in Israel and Italy have developed a model of the blood-brain barrier, studies of which may lead to prevention of meningitis in newborns.

22 Jun 2023

Eating foods high in omega-3 fatty acids may lead to slower physical decline in people with ALS

People with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) who eat more foods high in certain omega-3 fatty acids like flaxseed oil, walnuts, canola oil and pumpkin seeds may have a slower physical decline from the disease and may have a slightly extended survival.

21 Jun 2023

Study points out the need to recognize TBI as a chronic condition

People with TBI may continue to improve or decline years after their injury, making it a more chronic illness, according to a study published in the June 21, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

21 Jun 2023

Alternative splicing in neurodegenerative disease and the promise of RNA-based therapeutic strategies

Alternative splicing, a clever way a cell generates many different variations of messenger RNAs -; single-stranded RNAs involved in protein synthesis -; and proteins from the same stretch of DNA, plays an important role in molecular biology.

21 Jun 2023

Uncovering the hidden genetic connections behind COVID-19 and comorbidities

Researchers performed a protein diffusion network analysis using tissue-specific GRNs to identify predispositions to COVID-19.

21 Jun 2023

ACROBiosystems Aneuro Partners with Diagnostic Biochips to Accelerate Neuroscience Drug Discovery

ACROBiosystems, through ACRO Certify and under its Aneuro brand, recently announced the launch of in vivo electrophysiology solutions for neuroscience research with Diagnostic Biochips.

From ACROBiosystems 19 Jun 2023

Insilico announces new multimodal transformer-based aging clock for processing diverse data sets

Clinical stage generative artificial intelligence (AI)-driven drug discovery company Insilico Medicine ("Insilico") has announced a new multimodal transformer-based aging clock that is capable of processing diverse data sets and providing insights into biomarkers for aging, mapping them to genes relevant to both aging and disease, and discovering new therapeutic targets designed to slow or reverse both aging and aging-related diseases.

15 Jun 2023

IBD patients more likely to have a stroke than people without the disease

People with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are more likely to have a stroke than people without the disease, according to a study published in the June 14, 2023, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The study does not prove that IBD causes stroke; it only shows an association.

14 Jun 2023

Exploring the association of coffee drinking, aspirin intake, and smoking with Parkinson's disease severity

Researchers evaluated the association between lifestyle habits and severity of Parkinson's disease (PD).

14 Jun 2023

Parkinson's Disease News and Research

Latest Parkinson's Disease News and Research

Social isolation linked to brain volume loss in older adults

New AI-aided biosensor developed to detect neurodegenerative diseases

Study finds critical gaps in care for people with Parkinson's disease

Using digital health technologies for assessment of people with Parkinson's

Multiple discoveries open new paths for early prediction of Parkinson's disease trajectories

Gum disease and tooth loss linked to brain shrinkage

Fluctuating cholesterol and triglyceride levels may increase risk of Alzheimer's

Beyond diagnosis: coping strategies and their influence on Parkinson's patients' well-being

Early hallucinations may indicate faster cognitive decline in patients with Parkinson's disease

Study links poor sense of smell with increased risk of depression in older adults

BU researcher receives $2.8M grant to study serotonin's role in chronic stress and depression

Blood-brain barrier model may lead to prevention of meningitis in newborns

Eating foods high in omega-3 fatty acids may lead to slower physical decline in people with ALS

Study points out the need to recognize TBI as a chronic condition

Alternative splicing in neurodegenerative disease and the promise of RNA-based therapeutic strategies

Uncovering the hidden genetic connections behind COVID-19 and comorbidities

ACROBiosystems Aneuro Partners with Diagnostic Biochips to Accelerate Neuroscience Drug Discovery

Insilico announces new multimodal transformer-based aging clock for processing diverse data sets

IBD patients more likely to have a stroke than people without the disease

Exploring the association of coffee drinking, aspirin intake, and smoking with Parkinson's disease severity

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

Parkinson's Disease News and Research

Latest Parkinson's Disease News and Research

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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