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 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 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 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   An 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   Deep 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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