A group of researchers from Hyderabad have unraveled the intricate mechanism and the important role that a gene known as Alpha-synuclein (SNCA) plays in the disease. Published Date – 4 August 2024, 07:47 PM Representational Image Hyderabad: In a ray of hope for the elderly suffering from Parkinson’s disease, the progressive disorder …
The highly pathogenic bird flu (H5N1), not only invades mammalian brains but can also enter the human central nervous system, creating major complications in Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases. Published Date – 14 July 2024, 04:03 PM Representational image Hyderabad: The highly pathogenic bird flu (H5N1), which has continued to spread across multiple …
Over the past year, the Biden White House residence has reportedly seen frequent visits from a Parkinson’s specialist, as records indicate at least nine consultations. This revelation comes amid a major shakeup in the presidential race, with mounting pressure on the POTUS to consider stepping aside. Multiple reports suggest that concerns about President Joe Biden’s …
Recognising the early signs of Parkinson’s disease is vital for timely intervention. Symptoms may start subtly, with slight tremors, stiffness, or difficulty with balance and coordination. However, these symptoms may become more pronounced as the disease progresses, impacting mobility, speech, and cognitive function. Parkinson’s disease as compared to those living in areas with the …
AI has been used to identify potential new drugs for Parkinson’s Disease. getty A new artificial intelligence (AI) based strategy has significantly sped up the identification of potential new drugs to treat Parkinson’s disease. The work, published in the journal Nature Chemical Biology, could mean that new treatments for Parkinson’s reach clinical trials and patients …
People suffering from essential tremor, a movement disorder marked by involuntary shaking, are three times more likely to have dementia than the general population, according to studies. The findings will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 76th Annual Meeting, which will take place in Denver and online from April 13 to 18, 2024. …
Thirteen years ago, 52-year-old Akshada Shinde needed help while drinking water, couldn’t walk ten steps and required help in the bathroom. “My hands would bend backwards, my words would slur and I was bed-ridden,” she says. Now, thanks to a Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery, she can do more than just pick up a glass …
There has been an alarming rise in the occurrence of health conditions among younger age groups, which is a cause for concern in the health and wellness field. Diseases like diabetes, hypertension, and Parkinson’s, which were once commonly associated with older individuals, are now affecting younger people as well. This shift has brought significant challenges …