Subscribe to this tag Research Sheds Light on Causes of Parkinson's
Health - November 15, 2009
Gene mutations linked to both common and rarer hereditary forms of disease
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Scientists Zero in on Brain's 'Stopwatch'
Health - October 23, 2009
Timing mechanisms in brain cells may hold clues for Parkinson's treatment, researchers say
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Gene Behind Gaucher Disease a Player in Parkinson's
Health - October 21, 2009
Finding from worldwide study could one day lead to new treatments
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Common Antioxidant Might Slow Parkinson's
Health - October 20, 2009
But too much urate can also cause trouble, so more study is needed, experts say
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Common Antioxidant Might Slow Parkinson's
Health - October 13, 2009
But too much urate can also cause trouble, so more study is needed, experts say
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New Parkinson's Drug Draws Mixed Reviews
Health - September 23, 2009
Researchers split on whether it slowed disease progression in trial
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Pesticides Linked to Parkinson's
Health - September 15, 2009
Occupational exposure may trigger the neurodegenerative disease, study finds
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Special Eye Drops May Reverse Glaucoma Damage
Health - August 4, 2009
More testing still needed, but nerve growth factor proved effective in study
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Agent Orange Linked to Parkinson's, Heart Disease
Health - July 24, 2009
Study finds possible increased risk of both conditions among Vietnam vets
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Deep Brain Stimulation: A Pacemaker for Parkinson's Disease and More
By
Sarah Baldauf
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Health - July 15, 2009
In some Parkinson's cases, DBS is almost standard. Can it help patients with other brain disorders?
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Educated Parkinson's Patients Move to Meds Sooner
Health - July 14, 2009
Researchers aren't sure what spurs need for early treatment
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Final Rules Broaden Pool for Stem Cell Research
Health - July 6, 2009
Older stem cell lines eligible for U.S. research dollars, NIH says
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New Weapons in Fight Against TB?
Health - July 3, 2009
Parkinsons drugs may thwart treatment-resistant strain, study finds
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Hormones May Affect Neurological Disease Risk
Health - June 30, 2009
Women are more vulnerable during certain stages of life, study finds
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Personality May Not Predict Parkinson's
Health - June 12, 2009
Finding questions theory that certain traits hint at disease development
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Protein Might Mute Effects of Methamphetamine
Health - May 8, 2009
Manipulation may be used someday against Parkinson's, too, expert suggests
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Shedding Light on Parkinson's Treatment
Science - April 24, 2009
New technique targets precise brain pathways.
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NIH May Ease Some, But Not All, Stem Cell Restrictions
Health - April 17, 2009
Agency says cells should come from fertility clinic embryos that otherwise would be discarded
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Parkinson's Drugs Can Trigger Unhealthy Behaviors
Health - April 10, 2009
But lower doses of dopamine agonists appear to curb compulsive acting out, study says
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Pot Belly Boosts Risk for Restless Legs Syndrome
Health - April 6, 2009
Obesity may alter nervous system, triggering the movement disorder, researchers say
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New Parkinson's Treatment Shows Promise in Animals
Health - March 19, 2009
Stimulation of spinal cord less invasive than deep brain stimulation, researchers say
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Stem Cells: 10 Diseases They May—or May Not—Cure
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Lindsay Lyon
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Health - March 13, 2009
Embryonic stem cell research is poised to expand. Could an array of treatments or cures come next?
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Parkinson's Treatment Drugs Even Out Over Long Term
Health - March 11, 2009
Levels of disability, quality of life similar on levodopa or pramipexole, study finds
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Obama to End Stem Cell Ban Monday
Health - March 9, 2009
Researchers applaud his action, which is expected to kick-start efforts to unlock therapeutic potential
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Obama to End Stem Cell Ban Monday
Health - March 7, 2009
Researchers applaud his action, which is expected to kick-start efforts to unlock therapeutic potential
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