Gaucher's disease points to a possible new way to treat Parkinson's disease
Gaucher's disease points to a possible new way to treat Parkinson's disease Published on June 11, 2014 at the website of the PARKINSON'S DISEASE FOUNDATION http://www.pdf.org/en/science_news/release/pr_1402498748 Researchers may have identified a therapeutic approach to Parkinson's disease, after examining tissue samples from people Patients with a rare hereditary disease known as Gaucher's disease have a high level of risk of developing Parkinson's disease. Their findings published in the May 2014 issue of the monthly BRAIN [...]
Collaboration to raise awareness of Parkinson's disease
Collaboration to raise awareness of Parkinson's disease 16 Parkinson's disease organizations from around the world have joined forces to create a partnership in the clinical trial recruitment community to convince people living with Parkinson's disease, caregivers and others to participate in clinical trials. The goal of this innovative effort among the Parkinson's community is to raise awareness of the need to increase the number of participants in clinical trials, educate what […]
A focused, MRI-guided ultrasound system can offer relief in Parkinson's disease
Focused and MRI-directed ultrasound system can offer relief in Parkinson's disease Published on the NORTHWEST PARKINSON'S FOUNDATION website by: Brandon Nefziger INSIGHTEC LTD, an Israeli private company partially owned by General Electric, received the FDA's blessing to conduct a phase 1 trial for the treatment of Parkinson's disease that uses In MRI scans to direct energy bursts of ultrasound. The non-invasive treatment is one [...]