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- Hearing impairment may be a sign of increased risk of Parkinson's diseaseon January 14, 2025 at 5:52 pm
There may be a link between hearing impairment and an increased risk of developing Parkinson's according to new research. This is one of the first studies to examine whether sensory impairments, such as hearing loss, might increase the risk for Parkinson's or serve as an early warning sign. Parkinson's UK reports that an estimated 153,000 people in the UK currently live with Parkinson's, which is the fastest-growing neurological condition in the world.
- Brain study challenges long-held views about Parkinson's movement disorderson January 3, 2025 at 5:49 pm
Researchers uncovered new findings about involuntary muscle movements that come with long-term administration of Parkinson's drug levodopa.
- Propranolol reduces tremors in Parkinson's diseaseon December 23, 2024 at 6:53 pm
The standard medication levodopa does not always work against tremors in Parkinson's disease, especially in stressful situations. Propranolol, however, does work during stress, providing insight into the role of the stress system in tremors. MRI scans reveal that propranolol directly inhibits activity in the brain circuit that controls tremors. Doctors may consider this medication when levodopa is ineffective.
- 'Dancing the blues away' seen in brain imaging in people with Parkinson's disease, new study findson December 18, 2024 at 10:50 pm
Dancing lowers the depression associated with Parkinson's disease, and the benefits can be seen in multiple ways, a new study shows.
- Study identifies potential new drug for Parkinson's-related cognitive decline, dementiaon November 19, 2024 at 6:26 pm
A recently published study found that a tiny protein called PNA5 appears to have a protective effect on brain cells, which could lead to treatments for the cognitive symptoms of Parkinson's disease and related disorders.