martes, 14 de noviembre de 2017

Parkinson's Disease - Nov 9, 2017 Edition

 
 November 9, 2017 
 Parkinson's Disease 
 The latest Parkinson's disease news from News Medical 
 Scientists to investigate potential role of airborne pollutants as triggers of Parkinson's diseaseScientists to investigate potential role of airborne pollutants as triggers of Parkinson's disease
 
The Department of Defense has awarded a multi-institutional team of scientists a series of grants totaling $4.37 million to investigate the potential role of airborne pollutants as triggers of Parkinson's disease via the nose.
 
 
 Research suggests possibility of preventing and treating Parkinson's disease using licorice extractResearch suggests possibility of preventing and treating Parkinson's disease using licorice extract
 
DGIST's research team led by Dr. Yun-Il Lee in Well-Aging Research Center has identified a new mechanism of inhibition of dopaminergic neuronal apoptosis and suggested the possibility of preventing and treating Parkinson's disease.
 
   Sonic Hedgehog helps solve mysteries of Parkinson's diseaseSonic Hedgehog helps solve mysteries of Parkinson's disease
 
You may know Sonic Hedgehog as a Sega videogame character who saves us all from world domination. But within the realm of science, Sonic Hedgehog is also helping to solve the mysteries of Parkinson's Disease.
 
 Pilot study: Focused ultrasound shows potential for managing Parkinson's tremor
 
Pilot study: Focused ultrasound shows potential for managing Parkinson's tremorAn initial test to determine if a scalpel-free form of brain surgery can reduce tremor caused by Parkinson's disease has produced encouraging results. Further research is warranted, the researchers conclude in a paper published today by the scientific journal JAMA Neurology.
 
 
 OHSU study shows better clinical outcomes for deep brain stimulation while patients are asleep
 
OHSU study shows better clinical outcomes for deep brain stimulation while patients are asleepDeep brain stimulation is a long-established surgical procedure that eases the effects of Parkinson's disease and essential tremor through pulses from tiny electrodes implanted in the brain. Currently, most surgeons around the world conduct this surgery while the patient is awake.
 

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