Parkinson's damage under scrutiny Nov 18, 2009
Yeast was observed under attack from "Parkinson's". Scientists may be able to use simple baker's yeast to recreate the destruction wreaked by Parkinson's disease in a test tube ... Scientists believe that Parkinson's patients have a problem in the brain caused by a "protein" called alpha-synuclein (aSyn). (Yahoo News -- Parkinson's Disease)
Tobacco chemical brain drug hope Nov 18, 2009
A by-product of cigarette smoke could help doctors find treatments for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease ... Both Alzheimer's and Parkinson's are degenerative brain diseases for which there is no currently no cure ... Alzheimer's patients tend to suffer gradually encroaching memory loss and confusion, among other symptoms, while those with Parkinson's have increasing tremor and mobility problems. (Yahoo News -- Parkinson's Disease)
Research Sheds Light on Causes of Parkinson's Nov 17, 2009
SUNDAY, Nov. 15 (HealthDay News) -- Gene mutations linked to inherited Parkinson's disease also appear to be connected to the more common form of the disease that strikes people whose relatives don't have it, researchers now say. The findings come from the largest Parkinson's disease genetic study of its kind, published online Nov. 15 in Nature Genetics ... In the study, an international team of researchers confirmed that mutations in the alpha-synuclein gene and microtubule associated protein... (MEDLINEplus)
Mouse cloned to cure Parkinson's Nov 17, 2009
Cells taken from cloned mouse embryos have been used to successfully treat a condition similar to Parkinson's disease in humans ... There are potential applications not just in Parkinson's disease, but in many other disease types as well ... In the latest experiments, mice were bred specially to suffer a condition which mimics many aspects of Parkinson's disease. (Yahoo News -- Parkinson's Disease)
The Burnham buzz Nov 17, 2009
In this latter situation, the disease being tested was Parkinson's disease in aged adult mice. The therapeutic "cross-talk" between stem cells and host cells was facilitated by experimentally altering a component of the extracellular matrix. (EurekAlert!)
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Parkinson's Disease Full Coverage on Yahoo ... Parkinson's Disease: News Stories. (Yahoo News -- Parkinson's Disease)
Stem cell progress on Parkinson's Nov 17, 2009
Pioneering research could help Parkinson's patients. Scientists believe that stem cells offer a realistic hope of treatments for Parkinson's disease ... Patients with Parkinson's disease have lost large numbers of a particular key type of brain cell that produces a chemical needed for the body to control muscular movements. (Yahoo News -- Parkinson's Disease)
Disney sets out to make 'The Passion for kids' Nov 16, 2009
Around 6,300 people in the UK who believe they are suffering from Parkinson's disease could have been wrongly diagnosed, a new study has claimed. Dr Edward Erin jailed for six years for spiking lover's drinks in an attempt to make her miscarry. (Yahoo News -- 'The Passion of the Christ')
5 mutant genes linked to Parkinsons Nov 16, 2009
HONG KONG - People of Japanese and European descent who have mutant versions of five genes may be at higher risk of developing Parkinson's disease, two large teams of researchers have found. The two independent studies, published in the latest issue of Nature Genetics, involved more than 25,000 participants in total and are the largest studies to date to try to uncover genetic associations behind Parkinson's disease ... In the second study, researchers led by Andrew Singleton at the National... (MSNBC -- Health)
How today's tackle can be tomorrow's trauma Nov 15, 2009
Neurosurgeon Dr Richard Parkinson's concern over body-check tackles, where defenders launch their bodies at the opponent without the use of arms in the usual tackling style, led to his push for the study. Experts say the ramifications of the study will be felt across the game from a junior level right to full-time professionals. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Dopamine Enhances Expectation of Pleasure Nov 15, 2009
The research team, which included Dr Tamara Shiner and Professor Ray Dolan, examined estimated pleasure of future events before and after the administration of a drug called L-DOPA which is known to enhance dopamine function in the brain and is commonly used to treat patients with Parkinson's disease. The 61 study participants were asked to rate their expectations of happiness if they were to holiday at each of 80 destinations, from Thailand to Greece. (Science Daily)
'Board game' for Parkinson's patients Nov 15, 2009
Board game' for Parkinson's patients ... Parkinson's Disease experts have come up with a novel way of ensuring everyone gets the message about the condition - Parkinsonpoly ... David Jones, Chairman of Next, who has had Parkinson's since 1982, said Parkinsonpoly could prove a good aid both to patients, carers and the general public. (Yahoo News -- Parkinson's Disease)
Stimulus money headed to primate facility in Southborough Nov 14, 2009
The center has cited accomplishments in the fights against AIDS, cancer, leukemia and Parkinson's disease. (Michael Morton can be reached at mmorton@cnc. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
MIND Reviews: Shaken: Journey into the Mind of a Parkinson's Patient Nov 14, 2009
More from this issue of Mind. Facts and Fictions in Mental Health. (Scientific American)
Badgers score early and often in 5-1 win over Seawolves Nov 14, 2009
The goal was Parkinson's first since bagging two goals in a season-opening 5-3 win over Mercyhurst. While Parkinson snuffed his nine-game goal drought, the funk of junior winger Tommy Grant reached 10 games. (Anchorage Daily News)
Scientists Solve Structure Of NMDA Receptor Unit That Could Be Drug Target For Neurological Diseases Nov 14, 2009
13, 2009) A team of scientists at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) reports on Thursday their success in solving the molecular structure of a key portion of a cellular receptor implicated in Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and other serious illnesses ... One theory of causation in Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and multiple sclerosis posits that excessive amounts of the excitatory neurotransmitter, glutamate, can cause an overstimulation of glutamate receptors, including the NMDA receptor ... If the... (Science Daily)
Athletes On Performance Enhancers More Likely To Abuse Alcohol, Other Drugs, Study Suggests Nov 14, 2009
4, 2007) In our aging society, with an increased urgency to develop new compounds that target serious illnesses like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease, memory enhancement drugs are becoming a big business. (Mar. (Science Daily)
Stem Cells: Scientists Successfully Reprogram Blood Cells Nov 13, 2009
19, 2006) Chemists are developing new insights and techniques in an effort to expand the therapeutic potential of stem cells, which includes possible treatments for Parkinson's disease, diabetes, spinal cord. (July 27, 2007) In the rancorous public debate over federal research funding, stem cells are generally assigned to one of two categories: embryonic or adult. (Science Daily)
Mouse Study Sheds Light On Hearing Loss In Older Adults Nov 13, 2009
"This study focused on hearing loss, but there is evidence that other diseases associated with the loss of neurons, like Parkinson's or Alzheimer's, are associated with oxidative stress, and it's possible that the bak protein plays a role in apoptosis in those diseases as well. We are very intrigued by the possibility that blocking bak may have broader utility against neurodegeneration.". "This paper clearly shows us that oxidative stress causes hearing loss," said Jinze Xu, a postdoctoral... (Science Daily)
Discovery In Worms Points To More Targeted Cancer Treatment Nov 12, 2009
Researchers are using the sea urchins to study and understand diseases like cancer, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy. . (Science Daily)
Radiation Therapy Technique Successfully Treats Pain In Patients With Advanced Cancer Nov 12, 2009
2, 2009) Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) offers a less invasive way to eliminate tremors caused by Parkinson's disease and essential tremor than deep brain stimulation (DBS) and radiofrequency (RF). . (Science Daily)
Madoff associate wills fortune to charity Nov 11, 2009
and $4 million to a group of Parkinson's disease research scientists. Picower had Parkinson's disease. (MSNBC -- Business)
Which Organic Foods Are Worth The Switch? Nov 11, 2009
Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health "individuals reporting exposure to pesticides had a 70 percent higher incidence of Parkinson's disease than those not reporting exposure." Another study found "elevated levels of organochlorine pesticides in postmortem Parkinson's disease brains.". Organochlorines have been attributed to causing cancer, birth defects and nervous system damage, among other health issues. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Local women remember service with pride Nov 11, 2009
Foley, who lives now with Parkinson's disease, is modest about her military decorations, which include a Bronze Star with Combat V, earned for valor for the constant performance of duty during her tour in Vietnam. JEAN MORGAN WILLIAMS. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Iowa State researchers report Parkinson's progress Nov 10, 2009
Iowa State researchers say they may have made a major breakthrough in the fight against Parkinson's disease ... Those cells produce dopamine, which is lacking in Parkinson's sufferers. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Unlocking Mysteries Of The Brain With PET Nov 10, 2009
Although neuroinflammation has been shown to play a major role in many neurodegenerative disorders--such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease--only limited data exists about the role of neuroinflammation in schizophrenia and migraines. The two studies in The Journal of Nuclear Medicine are the first to identify neuroinflammation in specific regions of the brain -- a development which could be used to effectively evaluate the treatment response to anti-inflammatory... (Science Daily)
Acadia 3Q Loss Narrows on Revenue Boost Nov 10, 2009
The company is working with Biovail on pimavanserin as a potential Parkinson's disease treatment and schizophrenia therapy. They've been partners since May. (ABC News -- Wire)
Software Screens for Depression Over Phone Nov 9, 2009
A few years ago, the pharmaceutical giant Pfizer developed voice-analysis software to detect early signs of Parkinson's disease. Pfizer scientists designed the software to recognize tiny tremors in speech. (ABC News)
At your service Nov 9, 2009
Greater Daytona Area Parkinson's Support Group: 386-673-1030; or 386-672-6420; 386-615-7736 ... Parkinson Association of Great Daytona Beach: Information and meetings for individuals with Parkinson's disease and their caregivers ... Parkinson's Group of DeLand: 386-795-5602. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Dr. Scott Geller: Obamacare should frighten anyone who is or plans to grow old Nov 8, 2009
Translation: Don't give much care to a grandmother with Parkinson's or a child with cerebral palsy. The minority Party tried to attach an amendment to the law to insure that nothing the Council provides will be used in any health care rationing scheme. (The News-Press -- Opinion)
Marilyn J. Peterson Nov 7, 2009
GRAND RAPIDS - Marilyn Jane Weiberg Peterson, 78, of Grand Rapids passed away on Oct. 31, 2009, at Christian Rest Home after a long struggle with Parkinson's disease. She is survived by her husband, Donald Peterson of Grand Rapids; two daughters, Daryl Hegendorfer of Reston, Va. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
Computers Reveal Unexpected Drug Side Effects Nov 7, 2009
(July 4, 2009) Existing drugs used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease could be repositioned for use in the treatment of extreme drug-resistant tuberculosis, which kills about 2 million people each year. (Oct. (Science Daily)
Victims, relatives to witness sniper execution Nov 7, 2009
He struggles with Parkinson's disease now, and says he can't afford the trip to Virginia to watch the execution. He's not really sure he would make the trip if he could, though. (Pensacola News Journal)
2 children suffering from adrenoleukodystrophy saved thanks to the ELA Association Nov 6, 2009
Today, ELA is even prouder of this result because this innovative approach opens up treatment perspectives for other types of leukodystrophies and most importantly to other widespread diseases (sickle cell anemia, beta-thalassemia and multiple immunodeficiencies, hemophilia, Parkinson's disease, ) which could benefit from a similar gene therapy treatment using a HIV-derived vector. Founded in 1992 by Guy Alba, parent of a child with ALD, with the encouragement of Pr. (EurekAlert!)
Gene Therapy Technique Slows Brain Disease ALD Featured In Movie 'Lorenzo's Oil' Nov 6, 2009
19, 2006) A group of Northwestern University researchers is developing a novel gene therapy aimed at selectively turning off one of the genes involved in the development of Parkinson's ... (June 25, 2007) Safe gene therapy may be effective staving off worsening Parkinson's according to the first scientific review of a dozen patients who have received the treatment over the last three. (Science Daily)
University researchers to study video games' affect on health Nov 6, 2009
For example, the research teams will delve into the popular dance pad video game Dance Revolution to see how it might help Parkinson's patients reduce the risk of falling, or how facial recognition games might be designed to help people with autism better identify others' emotions ... "The pace of growth and innovation in digital games is incredible, and we see tremendous potential to design them to help people stay healthy or manage chronic conditions like diabetes or Parkinson's disease.... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Discovery Of Novel Protein Offers Hope For Possible Parkinson’s Disease Cure Nov 5, 2009
4, 2009) Researchers at Iowa State University have found an essential key to possibly cure Parkinson's disease and are looking for others ... Parkinson's disease sufferers lack a sufficient amount of a brain chemical called dopamine ... "We have millions of cells in our brains," said Kanthasamy, "In Parkinson's, about 10,000 of these brain cells die; no one knows why.". (Science Daily)
Diamyd's New Share Issue Substantially Oversubscribed Nov 5, 2009
The company has also out-licensed the use of GAD for the treatment of Parkinson's disease. The company currently has three clinical-phase products. (Primezone Releases)
Estrogen And Stroke Risk: Long Period Of Estrogen Deprivation Can Lead To Loss Of Sensitivity And Protective Effects In The Brain Nov 5, 2009
30, 2007) Women who have their ovaries removed before menopause are at an increased risk of developing memory problems or dementia and movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease, according to two new. (Aug. (Science Daily)
The future: Robots aid Japan's elderly residents Nov 5, 2009
It shows an elderly male patient with Parkinson's disease being strapped into a robotic skeleton that, using sensors attached to the wearer's skin, reacts to nerve impulses and moves its "arms" and "legs" accordingly ... Tomonori Kaneko, a caregiver at the nursing home where Cyberdyne filmed the promotional video, says he watched in awe on July 1 as HAL enabled not only the Parkinson's patient, but another man with a spinal cord injury to walk again. (USA Today)
University Teaches People To Grow Pot Nov 5, 2009
"We've had people with cancer, Parkinson's, broken bones. We had a guy with hip surgery who was in a wheelchair when he came here and (now) he's walking around with a cane," said Claudia Lavander, the university's president. The Cannabis University is currently funded by the owner, but she said she hopes the school will eventually have enough paid memberships to make the university self-sufficient. (KIRO TV, WA)
Dysfunctional Protein Dynamics Behind Neurological Disease? Nov 3, 2009
Research indicates that ALS, in common with other neurological disorders, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease, is caused by our own proteins, which form aberrant aggregates that are fatally toxic to our nerve cells. However, it has not been known what causes these proteins to aggregate. (Science Daily)
Cholesterol-lowering Medicines May Be Effective Against Cancer Nov 3, 2009
"Not least that they can prevent the growth of cancer cells caused by lipid-modified proteins, but also that they can be effective in the treatment of diabetes and neurological disorders such as Parkinson's.". The article Statins Inhibit Protein Lipidation and Induce the Unfolded Protein Response in the Non-Sterol Producing Nematode C. elegans, published in the journal PNAS, is the result of a research partnership between the University of Gothenburg, Chalmers University of Technology and the... (Science Daily)
Experts put their heads together Nov 2, 2009
Research areas: Neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's, ALS, Huntington's and Parkinson's, as well as clinical treatment of those disorders; stroke specialists at medical centers in Hillcrest and La Jolla; the region's largest headache center and only epilepsy-monitoring center, as well as the Autism Center of Excellence ... Development of therapeutic interventions for neurological conditions such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease, and to treat stroke, addiction and... (San Diego Union-Tribune)
'Board game' for Parkinson's patients Nov 1, 2009
Board game' for Parkinson's patients ... Parkinson's Disease experts have come up with a novel way of ensuring everyone gets the message about the condition - Parkinsonpoly ... David Jones, Chairman of Next, who has had Parkinson's since 1982, said Parkinsonpoly could prove a good aid both to patients, carers and the general public. (Yahoo News -- Parkinson's Disease)
Stem cell progress on Parkinson's Nov 1, 2009
Pioneering research could help Parkinson's patients. Scientists believe that stem cells offer a realistic hope of treatments for Parkinson's disease ... Patients with Parkinson's disease have lost large numbers of a particular key type of brain cell that produces a chemical needed for the body to control muscular movements. (Yahoo News -- Parkinson's Disease)
News Stories Nov 1, 2009
Parkinson's Disease Full Coverage on Yahoo. News. (Yahoo News -- Parkinson's Disease)
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Parkinson's Disease Full Coverage on Yahoo ... Parkinson's Disease: News Stories. (Yahoo News -- Parkinson's Disease)
Mouse cloned to cure Parkinson's Nov 1, 2009
Cells taken from cloned mouse embryos have been used to successfully treat a condition similar to Parkinson's disease in humans ... There are potential applications not just in Parkinson's disease, but in many other disease types as well ... In the latest experiments, mice were bred specially to suffer a condition which mimics many aspects of Parkinson's disease. (Yahoo News -- Parkinson's Disease)
Parkinson's damage under scrutiny Nov 1, 2009
Yeast was observed under attack from "Parkinson's". Scientists may be able to use simple baker's yeast to recreate the destruction wreaked by Parkinson's disease in a test tube ... Scientists believe that Parkinson's patients have a problem in the brain caused by a "protein" called alpha-synuclein (aSyn). (Yahoo News -- Parkinson's Disease)
Tobacco chemical brain drug hope Nov 1, 2009
A by-product of cigarette smoke could help doctors find treatments for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease ... Both Alzheimer's and Parkinson's are degenerative brain diseases for which there is no currently no cure ... Alzheimer's patients tend to suffer gradually encroaching memory loss and confusion, among other symptoms, while those with Parkinson's have increasing tremor and mobility problems. (Yahoo News -- Parkinson's Disease)
Epilepsy Drugs May Treat Alzheimer's Oct 31, 2009
Study Shows Calcium Channel Blockers May Treat Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease ... (WebMD) A group of drugs used to treat epilepsy may also treat Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease ... New research shows treatment with T-type calcium channel blockers, used to treat epilepsy, protected nerve cells from the brains of mice that can be damaged by neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. (CBS News)
Health Bills Oct 31, 2009
DRUGS: Grants 12 years of market protection to high-tech drugs used to combat cancer, Parkinson's and other deadly diseases ... DRUGS: Grants 12 years of market protection to high-tech drugs used to combat cancer, Parkinson's and other deadly diseases. (KERO 23, CA)
'Board game' for Parkinson's patients Oct 30, 2009
Board game' for Parkinson's patients ... Parkinson's Disease experts have come up with a novel way of ensuring everyone gets the message about the condition - Parkinsonpoly ... David Jones, Chairman of Next, who has had Parkinson's since 1982, said Parkinsonpoly could prove a good aid both to patients, carers and the general public. (Yahoo News -- Parkinson's Disease)
Obituaries in the news Oct 30, 2009
Kimbell, who had Parkinson's disease, died Oct. 22 at a nursing home in Rochester and was buried after a funeral mass Wednesday, according to the Fowler Funeral Home in Brockport. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Margaret, and their daughter, Margot. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Stem cell progress on Parkinson's Oct 30, 2009
Pioneering research could help Parkinson's patients. Scientists believe that stem cells offer a realistic hope of treatments for Parkinson's disease ... Patients with Parkinson's disease have lost large numbers of a particular key type of brain cell that produces a chemical needed for the body to control muscular movements. (Yahoo News -- Parkinson's Disease)
Parkinson's damage under scrutiny Oct 30, 2009
Yeast was observed under attack from "Parkinson's". Scientists may be able to use simple baker's yeast to recreate the destruction wreaked by Parkinson's disease in a test tube ... Scientists believe that Parkinson's patients have a problem in the brain caused by a "protein" called alpha-synuclein (aSyn). (Yahoo News -- Parkinson's Disease)
Disgraced cloning expert guilty in South Korea Oct 30, 2009
Stem cell research is highly controversial, and Hwang had been the only South Korean scientist allowed to carry out studies on the master cells that scientists say could lead to revolutionary cures for hard-to-treat diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. The South Korean government showered him with lavish perks, designating him the country's first "top scientist," giving him generous research funds and assigning personal bodyguards and a diplomat to assist him with international... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Stem Cell Therapy May Offer Hope For Acute Lung Injury Oct 30, 2009
19, 2006) Chemists are developing new insights and techniques in an effort to expand the therapeutic potential of stem cells, which includes possible treatments for Parkinson's disease, diabetes, spinal cord. (Jan. (Science Daily)
Epilepsy Drugs Could Treat Alzheimer's And Parkinson's Oct 30, 2009
29, 2009) Researchers in the USA have discovered a potential new function for anti-epileptic drugs in treating neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease ... 9, 2008) People taking a widely used group of drugs known as calcium channel blockers to treat high blood pressure also appear to be cutting their risk of Parkinson's disease, according to a new study ... 15, 2008) Researchers have identified a group of chemical compounds that slow the degeneration of neurons, a... (Science Daily)
Tobacco chemical brain drug hope Oct 30, 2009
A by-product of cigarette smoke could help doctors find treatments for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease ... Both Alzheimer's and Parkinson's are degenerative brain diseases for which there is no currently no cure ... Alzheimer's patients tend to suffer gradually encroaching memory loss and confusion, among other symptoms, while those with Parkinson's have increasing tremor and mobility problems. (Yahoo News -- Parkinson's Disease)
News Stories Oct 30, 2009
Parkinson's Disease Full Coverage on Yahoo. News. (Yahoo News -- Parkinson's Disease)
Widely used cholesterol-lowering drug may prevent progression Oct 30, 2009
(CHICAGO) Simvastatin, a commonly used, cholesterol-lowering drug, may prevent Parkinson's disease from progressing further. Neurological researchers at Rush University Medical Center conducted a study examining the use of the FDA-approved medication in mice with Parkinson's disease and found that the drug successfully reverses the biochemical, cellular and anatomical changes caused by the disease ... "This may be a safer approach to halt the disease progression in Parkinson's patients.". (EurekAlert!)
Cholesterol drugs fight cancer too Oct 30, 2009
"Not least that they can prevent the growth of cancer cells caused by lipid-modified proteins, but also that they can be effective in the treatment of diabetes and neurological disorders such as Parkinson's," Pilon said. These findings were published in PNAS. (India Times, India)
Pelosi: New health care bill is 'historic moment' Oct 30, 2009
But the industry managed to come away with a provision worth billions: 12 years of market protection for high-tech drugs to combat cancer, Parkinson's and other deadly diseases. Medical device makers also took a hit, with a 2. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
