Disease-causing mutations in the LRRK2 gene may disrupt iron regulation and promote cell damage, potentially contributing to the loss of dopamine-producing nerve cells in Parkinson’s disease, a study found. The findings suggest that abnormal LRRK2 protein activity may contribute to iron accumulation inside cells and promote oxidative stress and…
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The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) has launched a Spanish-language microsite aimed at expanding access to information and support for Spanish-speaking people with Parkinson’s disease and their care partners. The new resource builds on existing website content on Parkinson’s symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment, while…
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As you may already know, my uncle Brandon was a proud man. He liked to do what he could, when he could, and how he could, on his own terms. Even something as ordinary as putting on a jacket meant something to him. He had been doing it for decades…
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A team of U.S. scientists has compiled a large data set of remotely collected data from people with and without Parkinson’s disease, which the scientists hope will serve as an important tool for developing strategies to diagnose the disorder remotely using artificial intelligence (AI). “By pairing task-derived behavioral features…
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Hopledo (IPX203), an extended-release formulation of levodopa and carbidopa sold as Crexont in the U.S., has now won approval in the European Union as a treatment for adults with Parkinson’s disease who experience motor fluctuations despite medications. The decision, by the European Commission, was based in large part…
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A score derived from gene activity measured in blood samples can predict a higher risk of developing cognitive impairment and gait freezing in people with Parkinson’s disease, according to a study. The findings demonstrate that gene activity signatures in blood capture aspects of Parkinson’s biology that are not fully…
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