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Hope for Possible Parkinson's Disease Cure

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:32:51 PST

Researchers at Iowa State University have found an essential key to possibly cure Parkinson's disease and are looking for others.

Parkinson's Disease Treatment - Promising New Results

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:23:30 PST

Scientists have reported promising new results with potential implications for the treatment of Parkinson's disease. They have been studying the impacts of nerve growth factors in the treatment of PD, and their latest results show that a certain growth factor can be used to halt the progress of damage brought on by a nerve poison and possibly even restore the function of damaged cells.

Enzyme Fights Mutated Protein in Inherited Parkinson's Disease

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 17:48:22 PST

An enzyme that naturally occurs in the brain helps destroy the mutated protein that is the most common cause of inherited Parkinson's disease, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have found. Their study, using human cells, provides a focus for further research into halting the action of the mutated protein.

Natural Hormone may Protect Muscle from Atrophy

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:54:16 PST

Researchers have found a potential new treatment for the common problem of muscle atrophy. Muscular atrophy is a debilitating process that results in an extensive loss of muscle mass and function, which greatly worsens quality of life.

Parkinson's Disease Medication Triggers Destructive Behaviors

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:22:05 PST

A new study conducted at Mayo Clinic reports that one in six patients receiving therapeutic doses of certain drugs for Parkinson's disease develops new-onset, potentially destructive behaviors, notably compulsive gambling or hypersexuality.

Weight Gain Early in Life Leads to Mobility Disabilities in Adulthood

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 10:44:49 PST

Carrying extra weight earlier in life increases the risk of developing problems with mobility in old age, even if the weight is eventually lost, according to new research out of the Sticht Center on Aging at Wake Forest University School of Medicine.

Spinal Muscular Atrophy Genetics

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 10:21:54 PST

Caused by a mutation of the SMN gene, spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is an infantile and juvenile neurodegenerative disorder where motor neuron loss causes progressive paralysis. A new study details the first research focused on human muscle tissue atrophied due to a genetic condition, and sheds light on two distinct mechanisms at work in different forms of SMA.

Gene Protects against Neurotoxins that spur Inflammation and Parkinson's Disease

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 18:06:24 PST

A new study in the April 3rd issue of the journal Cell, a Cell Press publication, helps to explain why people who carry mutations in a gene known as Nurr1 develop a rare, inherited form of Parkinson's disease, the most prevalent movement disorder in people over the age of 65.

Friedreich's Ataxia Information

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 16:34:56 PST

Friedreich's Ataxia (FRDA) is an inherited disease that causes progressive damage to the nervous system resulting in symptoms ranging from muscle weakness and speech problems to heart disease.

Insights into Parkinson's disease and Treatment

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 13:12:16 PST

In a new study that will be published March 19 in the online journal Science Express, Stanford University researchers used light to illuminate how the treatment works, generating surprising insights into the diseased circuitry and also suggesting new ideas to improve Parkinson's therapy.

Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 21:42:21 PST

Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease (CMT) is also referred to as, "Hereditary Motor and Sensory Neuropathy," or, "Peroneal Muscular Atrophy." CMT is a group of hereditary conditions. CMT is marked by a slow progression of weakness in the person's muscles, as well as, "atrophy," or wasting in their feet, lower legs, forearms and hands.

Myotonic Dystrophy Information

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:53:09 PST

Myotonic Dystrophy (DM) is a progressive disease involving muscle weakness in which the muscles are slow to relax after contracting. DM is also referred to by additional names; "Myotonia Atrophica, " Dystrophia Myotonica," or, "Steinert's Disease," and is a common form of Muscular Dystrophy. DM affects both females and males nearly equally, and is an inherited disease.

Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 14:57:24 PST

Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy includes a group of diverse disorders which affect the voluntary muscles, predominantly around the person's pelvic and shoulder areas. On occasion the person's heart and breathing muscles may be involved as well. Various types of LGMD differ in their severity, the age at which onset occurs, and the manner in which they are inherited. The type of genetic alteration involved is the reason for the variation.

Congenital Muscular Dystrophy Information

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 13:17:34 PST

Congenital Muscular Dystrophies (CMD's) are a group of diseases of the muscles. Both understanding and technology related to these diseases are progressing, and CMD's are going from being poorly understood subsets of Muscular Dystrophy to diseases that are more clearly defined.

Becker's Muscular Dystrophy Information

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 09:53:51 PST

Becker's Muscular Dystrophy is a form of inherited disorder that is characterized by slow, progressive muscle weakness which a person experiences in both their pelvis and their legs. Becker's Muscular Dystrophy is also known as, "Benign Pseudohypertrophic Muscular Dystrophy." The disorder is similar to Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy with the difference being that it tends to progress more slowly.

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Pain

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 11:17:58 PST

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is one of the types of muscular dystrophy, a group of genetic, degenerative diseases primarily affecting voluntary muscles, and caused by an absence of dystrophin, a protein that helps keep muscle cells intact. This article also examines Duchenne muscular dystrophy pain.

Muscular Dystrophy Facts

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 19:40:16 PST

The major problem with MD is that over time, it weakens the muscles. Because of this children, teens and adults who have been diagnosed with the disease will gradually lose their ability to do most of the things that we usually take for granted, such as: walking around, standing or sitting up. The muscle problems can affect a baby or the symptoms might begin later in life and it is not uncommon for adults to develop the disease.