Diabetes, Parkinson's disease
Novel drug molecule could help treat Parkinson's disease in young patients
More than 100,000 Canadians currently live with Parkinson's disease. A novel drug molecule being studied by researchers from McGill University could reactivate housekeeping functions in brain cells of young Parkinson's patients,
Novel drug molecule offers hope for early Parkinson's disease treatment
A novel drug molecule could potentially lead to new treatments to prevent Parkinson's disease in younger patients, according to new research.
Type 2 drugs could lower dementia, Parkinson's disease risk
Researchers have found that people who take a type of type 2 diabetes drugs SGLT2 inhibitors have a significantly lower risk of dementia, overall, and of Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's, in particular.
Air pollution exposure increases risk for Parkinson's disease
Higher exposure to air pollution increases the risk for Parkinson's disease (PD), according to a study published online Sept. 16 in JAMA Network Open.
Some Diabetes Meds Could Lower Odds for Dementia, Parkinson's
A specific class of diabetes drug appears to lower people’s risk for dementia and Parkinson’s disease, a new study shows. Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors, also known as gliflozins, lower blood sugar by prompting the kidneys to filter sugar out of the bloodstream and excrete it in urine,
Some Diabetes Drugs May Protect Against Dementia and Parkinson's
Scientists found a 22 percent lower risk of any dementia and Parkinson's among a group taking SGLT2 inhibitors for type 2 diabetes.
Some diabetes drugs tied to lower risk of dementia, Parkinson's disease
A class of drugs for diabetes may be associated with a lower risk of dementia and Parkinson's disease, according to a new study.
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Exposure to Air Pollution Linked to Increased Risk of Parkinson's Disease
Increased exposure to air pollution in the form of particulate matter with a diameter of 2.5 µm or less (PM2.5) and nitrogen ...
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USF researcher integral part of FDA’s approval of new Parkinson’s drug
The cause of Parkinson's Disease remains largely unknown, but a new drug could be extremely beneficial to treat symptoms.
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National Call To Ban Weed Killer Linked to Parkinson’s Disease Gains Momentum, Stalls in California
Paraquat exposure and its link to Parkinson’s disease is leading to policy battles within California and nationwide.
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Breakthrough could diagnose and prevent Parkinson's disease 20 years before symptoms start
A new breakthrough in early detection for Parkinson’s disease could revolutionize how the disease is diagnosed and treated, ...
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Tests show seaweed could help against Parkinson's disease
Eating seaweed could help prevent Parkinson’s disease, according to researchers in Japan, where the highly nutritious plant ...
The Origins Of Parkinson's Disease Have Caused Fierce Debate Among Scientists—But New Research Points To A Breakthrough
A study finds that people with mucosal damage have greater risk of Parkinson’s disease. Here's what to know about the link ...
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New microscopy technique detects early Parkinson's disease indicators
Researchers at Tel Aviv University cooperated with three major Israeli medical centers to develop a new method for detecting ...
Study finds genetic link between Parkinson's disease, ALS
People with rare genetic variants linked to degenerative brain disorders like Parkinson's disease are at increased risk of ...
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Do your hands sometimes shake uncontrollably? Is it a sign of Parkinson’s disease or something else?
It could be a medical condition called essential tremor, and a new study by Singapore’s National Neuroscience Institute has ...