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Lewy Body Dementia Genes Show Links to Alzheimer's, Parkinson's
New research has uncovered five genes linked to Lewy body dementia that have previously been implicated in either Parkinson's or Alzheimer's. Medscape Medical News
2 hours ago - Medscape
Henry Ford first in the U.S. to offer FDA-approved DBS system to treat Parkinson's disease
The Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorder Center at Henry Ford Health System was the first in the United States to offer a new FDA-approved device to help treat the...
5 days ago - News Medical - 2 articles
Genetic study of Lewy body dementia supports ties to Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases
Scientists found that five genes may play a critical role in determining whether a person will suffer from Lewy body dementia, a devastating disorder that riddles the brain...
7 days ago - ScienceDaily - 3 articles
Mobile phone app may help diagnose Parkinson's disease
Voice samples, motion patterns, and finger movements as the screen is touched - all easily monitored with the possibility to help diagnose Parkinson's disease.
10 days ago - News Medical
AI-assisted video analysis can help doctors to diagnose Parkinson's disease at an early stage
Scientists from Skoltech and A.I. Burnazyan Federal Medical and Biophysical Center have designed and developed a second opinion system, based on AI-assisted video analysis...
12 days ago - News Medical
High Patient Interest in Cannabis for Parkinson's, But Few Use It
Most patients in a large survey knew that cannabis was legally available as a treatment, but relatively few used it. Most users reported beneficial effects. Medscape Medical News
13 days ago - Medscape - 2 articles
Function identified of 'mystery protein' that kills brain cells of people with Parkinson's
Scientists have made a 'vital step' towards understanding the origins of Parkinson's Disease - the fastest growing neurological condition in the world. A study presents a...
13 days ago - ScienceDaily
Smartwatch Sensors Promising for Remote Monitoring of Parkinson's
A smartwatch-based monitoring system, Motor fluctuations Monitor for Parkinson's Disease , detected movement issues and tremors in PD patients with an accuracy similar to that...
14 days ago - Medscape
Study unravels function of 'mystery protein' that kills brain cells of people with Parkinson's
A study published in Nature Communications today presents compelling new evidence about what a key protein called alpha-synuclein actually does in neurons in the brain.
14 days ago - News Medical
Australia doesn't have to ‘choose' China over the US: Martin Parkinson
Australia's former top public servant says the government's communication of policies that have upset China have further inflamed the deteriorating relationship.
14 days ago - Sydney Morning Herald
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