Parkinson Disease

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In Parkinson Disease, Regular Exercise Improves Motor, Nonmotor Function

11/07/2018

A recent study revealed the difference in dopamine release and reward signaling between those with PD who habitually exercise and those with PD who are sedentary.

A recent study revealed the...

11/07/2018

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Quiz

Quiz: Neurons and Parkinson Disease

11/06/2018

Listen to our podcast with Dr Marcel Daadi on his life-long research into dopaminergic neurons for treating Parkinson disease. Then, take this quiz to see what you have learned.

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11/06/2018

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Conference Coverage

Parkinson Disease and Sleep Disorders: What’s the Connection?

10/12/2018

Researchers set out to explore the longitudinal changes in the prevalence of different sleep disorders among persons with PD.

Researchers set out to explore...

10/12/2018

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Parkinson Disease and ADHD: What’s the Connection?

09/12/2018

Could ADHD be a key to identifying future risk of Parkinson and Parkinson-like diseases?

Could ADHD be a key to...

09/12/2018

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MicroRNAs Eyed as Possible Parkinson Disease Biomarkers

09/07/2018

Researchers explored the potential role of microRNA molecules as a diagnostic biomarker for Parkinson disease.

Researchers explored the...

09/07/2018

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Insulin Resistance: Common but Often Undetected in Parkinson Disease

08/16/2018

Findings of a new study could spur more screening to detect and treat insulin resistance in persons with PD who are not diabetic.

Findings of a new study could...

08/16/2018

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Research Sheds Light on the Source of Anxiety in Parkinson Disease

08/06/2018

Anxiety is common in persons with Parkinson disease, but little is known about its pathophysiology. Researchers set out to explore the connection.

Anxiety is common in persons...

08/06/2018

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Parkinson Disease Risk Elevated in Diabetes Patients

06/19/2018

In a study of over 2 million people with type 2 diabetes, researchers investigated the effects of this condition on risk of developing PD.

In a study of over 2 million...

06/19/2018

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Could Immunosuppressants Prevent Parkinson Disease?

06/13/2018

Researchers conducted a study using patients' Medicare claims data to explore the association between the use of immunosuppressants and Parkinson disease risk.

Researchers conducted a study...

06/13/2018

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IBD Tied to Parkinson Risk

05/22/2018

Previous research has indicated that gastrointestinal inflammation may play a role in the development of parkinsonian disorders. With this in mind, the authors of a new study recently investigated whether the risk for Parkinson disease is...

Previous research has indicated...

05/22/2018

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