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February 16 2012
Batesville area Parkinson's Support Group Meeting Feb 20
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Scan could speed up Parkinson's diagnosis
William "Tank" Hill used to be a professional welterweight fighter. Today, he's fighting a different yet powerful opponent - Parkinson's disease.
Flu may boost Alzheimer's risk, research suggests
When we come down with the flu, we might think the worst is over after a week of a sore throat and body aches.
February 15 2012
[Research Articles] Phosphorylated {alpha}-Synuclein in Parkinson's Disease
16Clinical Neurocardiology Section, Community Networks Program, Division of Intramural Research, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA.
Identification of common genetic modifiers of neurodegenerative...
An array of experimental models have been developed in the small model organisms C. elegans, S. cerevisiae and D. melanogaster for the study of various neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer's disease , Parkinson's disease, and expanded polyglutamine diseases as exemplified by Huntington's disease and related ataxias.
Medical Breakthrough: First Test To Show Parkinson's Disease
More than one million Americans are living with Parkinson's disease. Right now, doctors diagnose it by conducting a physical exam that's often unreliable, but that's about to change.
February 14 2012
Study: Tai chi helps ease symptoms of Parkinson's
NEW YORK -- The ancient Chinese exercise of tai chi improved balance and lowered the risk of falls in a study of people with Parkinson's disease. Symptoms of the brain disorder include tremors and stiff, jerky movements that can affect walking and other activities. Medications and surgery can help, and doctors often recommend exercise or physical therapy. Tai chi, with its slow, graceful movements, has been shown to improve strength and aid stability in older people, and has been studied for a number of ailments. In the latest study, led by Fuzhong Li of the Oregon Research Institute in Eugene, tai chi was tested in 195 people with mild-to-moderate Parkinson's. The participants attended twice-weekly group classes of either tai chi or two other kinds of exercise -- stretching and resistance training, which included steps and lunges with ankle weights and a weighted vest. The tai chi routine was tailored for the Parkinson's patients, with a focus on 'swing and sway' motions and weight-shifting, said Li, who practices tai chi and teaches instructors. After six months of classes, the tai chi group did significantly better than the stretching group in tests of balance, control, walking and other measures. Compared with resistance training, the tai chi group did better in balance, control and stride, and about the same in other tests. Tai chi training was better than stretching in reducing falls, and as effective as resistance training, the researchers reported. The improvements in the tai chi group continued during three months of follow-up. Li said the study showed tai chi was safe. It's easy to learn, and there's no special equipment, he added. 'People are looking for alternative programs, and this could be one of them,' he said. Estimates vary, but at least 500,000 people in the United States have Parkinson's. The findings are in a recent New England Journal of Medicine. The study was paid for by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Dr. Chenchen Wang, who is studying tai chi for arthritis and fibromyalgia, said the results of the Parkinson's research were 'dramatic and impressive.' She heads the Center for Complementary and Integrative Medicine at Tufts Medical Center in Boston. One of the study's strengths: Researchers could measure the results directly instead of relying on the patients' own reports, she said. But a placebo effect can't be totally discounted, she said, since the participants knew which exercise program they were assigned and that could have influenced results.
Quantum dots control brain cells for the first time
In an unlikely marriage of quantum physics and neuroscience, tiny particles called quantum dots have been used to control brain cells for the first time.
Cleveland Clinic joins 23andMe in the search for genetic clues to Parkinson's disease
Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012, Cleveland: In an effort to study the interactions between genomics and Parkinson's disease, Cleveland Clinic has joined the ongoing efforts of 23andMe, a leading personal genetics company, to recruit Parkinson's patients to participate in research by contributing their DNA to a research database and completing online surveys ... (more)
Lou Ruvo Center's world-class services are for locals, too
Dean Bengert rides a stationary bicycle at the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health Monday, February 6, 2012.
Colonoscopy - the surest way to prevent and detect colon cancer
DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My husband, 55 years old, had his first colonoscopy a month ago.
Geisinger adds new diagnostic imaging test
Geisinger adds new diagnostic imaging test Monday, February 13, 2012 DANVILLE - A new diagnostic imaging test available at Geisinger Medical Center can aid in faster diagnosis of neurodegenerative movement disorders, including Parkinson's disease.
Chelsea Therapeutics (Nasdaq: CHTP) Shares Plunge on Drug Study Concerns
The prospects for Chelsea Therapeutics' experimental drug to treat low blood pressure in people with Parkinson's disease and other disorders aren't looking good.
February 13 2012
U.S. and Canadian Scientists Form a Global Alliance for...
The Society for Brain Mapping and Therapeutics announced today that the organization will hold its 9 Annual World Congress on Brain, Spinal Cord Mapping, and Image Guided Therapy from June 2-4, 2012 in Toronto, Canada.
Most Lethal Known Species Of Prion Protein Identified
Main Category: CJD / vCJD / Mad Cow Disease Also Included In: Parkinson's Disease ; Alzheimer's / Dementia ; Neurology / Neuroscience Article Date: 13 Feb 2012 - 0:00 PST Scientists from the Florida campus of The Scripps Research Institute have identified a single prion protein that causes neuronal death similar to that seen in "mad cow" disease, ... (more)
MediGait Announces: GaitAid Device for Parkinson's Disease...
MediGait announces: A new study by the department of Physical Therapy and Neurology at the Georgia Health Sciences University shows significant improvement in step-initiation for Parkinson's Disease patients.
Woodland woman using walking to promote multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease awareness
Marise Rinkel, right, talks about her efforts to promote awareness of multiple sclerosis and Parkinson s disease, as friend Judy Calvert listens.
Freezing in Parkinson's disease: A spatiotemporal motor disorder beyond gait
We tested the hypothesis that impaired rhythm and amplitude control is a common mechanism of freezing which is also present during other rhythmic tasks.
February 12 2012
Tai chi could benefit Parkinson's disease patients
A new study found that a six-month program of Tai Chi exercises helped people with various stages of Parkinson's disease improve stability, their ability to walk and reduced the frequency of falls.
Cross-reactive antibody to swine influenza A(H3N2) subtype virus in children and adults before and after immunisation with 2010/11 trivalent inactivated influenza vaccine in Canada, August to November 2010.
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