Parkinson's Disease Online

Scientists have linked mutations in a gene involved in regulating cells’ responses to stress, with the development of Parkinson disease (PD). Alterations in EIF4G1 (eukaryotic translation initiation ... 

Traumatic brain injuries are known to trigger a variety of symptoms ranging from a simple headache to permanent memory and thinking problems.  Now scientists at UCLA have discovered that a ... 

Covance, Inc., a comprehensive drug development services corporation, is sponsoring the satellite symposium, Recent Advances in Biomarker Discovery for Parkinson’s Disease, November 13, 2011 at ... 

Stabilizing the ties that bind a protein important in Parkinson’s disease to its buddies might help fend off the disease, a new study of the protein’s structure suggests.  ... 

Aug. 8, 2011 -- A new study shows that Parkinson’s disease patients treated with deep brain stimulation can expect the technology to control symptoms like tremors for a decade or longer, while ... 

Patients who abuse methamphetamine and other related stimulants may be increasing their chances of developing Parkinson's disease, researchers have found. ... 

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July 14, 2011 - Dr. Carles Vilariño-Güell and colleagues have discovered a novel protein mutation that may signal a higher risk for Parkinson’s disease.  Dr. Vilariño-Güell published ...