Diabetes, Parkinson's disease
Medical Compass: Slowing Parkinson’s disease’s progression
Patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) suffer from a variety of movement disorders caused by a breakdown of brain neurons. While we don’t fully understand the causes of PD, we know that risk factors may include head trauma, genetics, exposure to toxins and heavy metals, and other issues, such as a sedentary lifestyle.
Exposure to Air Pollution Linked to Increased Risk of Parkinson's Disease
Increased exposure to air pollution in the form of particulate matter with a diameter of 2.5 µm or less (PM2.5) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) was associated with a higher risk for Parkinson's disease, according to a population-based case-control study in JAMA Network Open.
Study finds genetic link between Parkinson's disease, ALS
People with rare genetic variants linked to degenerative brain disorders like Parkinson's disease are at increased risk of developing ALS, a new study finds.
Air pollution exposure increases risk for Parkinson's disease
Higher exposure to air pollution increases the risk for Parkinson's disease (PD), according to a study published online Sept. 16 in JAMA Network Open.
Some Diabetes Drugs May Protect Against Dementia and Parkinson's
Scientists found a 22 percent lower risk of any dementia and Parkinson's among a group taking SGLT2 inhibitors for type 2 diabetes.
Research shows diabetes drug could reduce dementia risk. Here’s how the two diseases may be linked
Some diabetes meds might lower risk of dementia, Parkinson's
A specific class of diabetes drug appears to lower people's risk for dementia and Parkinson's disease, a new study shows.
Some diabetes medications linked to lower dementia, Parkinson's disease risk
Gliflozins, another name for sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors, were the subject of the investigation. By encouraging the kidneys to eliminate sugar from the body through urine, they reduce blood sugar.
New study hopes to unlock cure for Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s is the fastest growing neurological condition in the world and affects around 153,000 people in the UK.
How a Colorado Parkinson’s group uses climbing to help stave off effects of the disease
Paul Stroud’s done everything he can to combat the effects of Parkinson’s disease. He had a pair of stimulators implanted ...
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New microscopy technique detects early Parkinson's disease indicators
Researchers at Tel Aviv University cooperated with three major Israeli medical centers to develop a new method for detecting ...
Exercise has positive impact for those diagnosed with Parkinson's disease
Jessica Krauser found the secret to getting through Parkinson's disease — exercise. She now shares the secret with the ...
Optimistic Buy Rating for Gain Therapeutics’ GT-02287 Based on Promising Parkinson’s Disease Treatment Potential
Analyst Jason McCarthy from Maxim Group reiterated a Buy rating on Gain Therapeutics (GANX – Research Report) and keeping the price ...
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Improved access to medicines for urinary tract infections and Parkinson's disease
Pharmac | Te Pātaka Whaioranga is widening access to a medicine to treat urinary tract infections and funding a combination medicine for people with Parkinson's disease. “Over 3,100 New Zealanders ...
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Study hopes to unlock the cure for Parkinson’s disease
A groundbreaking study will investigate Parkinson’s disease in unprecedented detail, with the aim of discovering a cure for the condition.
Parkinson’s Disease: Young onset link to the Pacific - one patient had symptoms from age 12
Parkinson’s disease is the world’s fastest-growing neurological disease. In Part II of her series on the degenerative brain ...