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    Bad dreams could be early warning of Parkinson’s disease
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jun 9

    Bad dreams could be early warning of Parkinson’s disease

    Older adults who start to experience bad dreams or nightmares could be exhibiting early signs of Parkinson’s disease, say researchers.
    World-first: A biomarker that can diagnose Parkinson’s disease
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jun 3

    World-first: A biomarker that can diagnose Parkinson’s disease

    It is hoped that being able to diagnose the disease faster will also lead to the development of new treatment methods for aging societies.
    Designer neurons offer new hope for treatment of Parkinson’s disease
    Joseph Shavit
    • May 12

    Designer neurons offer new hope for treatment of Parkinson’s disease

    The most obvious symptoms of Parkinson’s disease arise after the illness damages a specific class of neuron located in the midbrain.
    A gene discovery could prevent Parkinson’s disease
    Joseph Shavit
    • Mar 18

    A gene discovery could prevent Parkinson’s disease

    Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the destruction of a specific population of neurons.
    ‘E-nose’ could diagnose Parkinson’s disease by ‘smelling’ skin
    Joseph Shavit
    • Feb 25

    ‘E-nose’ could diagnose Parkinson’s disease by ‘smelling’ skin

    Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder of the central nervous system in the world.
    Ever tried to say one word but said another by mistake? New study shows why
    Joseph Shavit
    • Feb 7

    Ever tried to say one word but said another by mistake? New study shows why

    The precise role of each subregion in the brain in real-time speech feedback has until now remained unclear.
    How the happiness hormone dopamine can help Parkinson's patients
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jan 12

    How the happiness hormone dopamine can help Parkinson's patients

    In addition to giving us a sense of reward and satisfaction, dopamine is important for motor control, concentration, learning and attention.
    Michael J. Fox has raised over $1 billion to help find a cure for Parkinson's
    Joseph Shavit
    • Oct 30, 2021

    Michael J. Fox has raised over $1 billion to help find a cure for Parkinson's

    Michael J. Fox Foundation announced that in the past two decades, they've raised over $1.5 BILLION dollars!
    Research shows promising results for Parkinson's disease treatment
    Joseph Shavit
    • Oct 8, 2021

    Research shows promising results for Parkinson's disease treatment

    Researchers have found a way to make deep brain stimulation more precise, resulting in long-lasting therapeutic effects.

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