Parkinson's Disease: Diagnosing, Symptoms, Causes | Publications
Summary: The Disabled World list of information on Parkinson's Disease offers various articles and papers covering aspects like diagnosing the condition, understanding its diverse symptoms such as tremors and slowed movement, and exploring potential causes. These cover topics such as environmental factors linked to Parkinson's, like the significant rise associated with dry-cleaning chemicals, innovative diagnostic methods using MRI technology, and the impact of protein levels in spinal fluid on posture and gait. This content serves as a valuable resource for individuals with Parkinson's, seniors, and those with disabilities, offering insights into recent research findings, potential risk factors, and advancements in diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. The database also includes practical guides for managing daily life with Parkinson's, addressing issues like mobility, nutrition, and mental health. These resources provide valuable insights for patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and researchers, offering a blend of scientific knowledge and practical advice to enhance understanding and support for those affected by Parkinson's disease.
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| Title and Description | Ed | Publish Revised |
|---|---|---|
| Researchers Discover Key Mechanism Behind Parkinson's Disease Significant breakthrough sheds light on the underlying mechanisms of Parkinson's disease, offering the potential for innovative treatments in the future. | ✓ | 2 Oct 2023 1 Oct 2024 |
| 500% Rise in Parkinson's Linked to Dry-Cleaning Chemical Trichloroethylene (TCE) causes cancer, is linked to miscarriages and congenital heart disease, and is associated with a 500 percent increased risk of Parkinson's disease. | 16 Mar 2023 21 Mar 2023 | |
| Protein Levels in Spinal Fluid Correlate to Posture and Gait in Parkinson's Disease Study finds levels of a protein found in the brain called alpha-synuclein are significantly lower than normal in cerebrospinal fluid in Parkinson's disease patients with postural instability and gait difficulty. | 20 Feb 2018 8 Apr 2024 | |
| Silverado Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Program Program focuses on needs of those with Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders, such as Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD) and Multiple System Atrophy (MSA). | 19 Feb 2017 5 Jan 2024 | |
| Online Parkinson's Disease Awareness Training Program for First Responders and General Public New web-based program will educate police, fire fighters and emergency service providers on unique symptoms of Parkinson's Disease. | 11 Jan 2017 26 Jun 2017 | |
| Manganese Exposure from Welding Fumes May Cause Early Parkinson-Like Symptoms Welding has been linked to parkinsonism, which is a general term for a group of disorders that cause movement problems similar to those seen in Parkinson's disease. | 29 Dec 2016 | |
| Rasagiline Weekly Patch for Parkinson's Disease Study confirms patch of rasagiline applied for 7 days achieves higher systemic exposure than AZILECT (rasagiline) 1mg tablets administered daily for 7 days. | 5 Dec 2014 29 Mar 2026 | |
| Differentiating Parkinson's Disease from Atypical Parkinsonism Two simple tests conducted during neurological exam can help clinicians differentiate between early-stage Parkinsons disease and atypical parkinsonism. | 18 Nov 2014 14 Oct 2021 | |
| Scientists Create Parkinson's Disease... In a Dish Team of scientists successfully create human stem cell disease model of Parkinsons disease in a dish. | 7 Nov 2014 21 Oct 2021 | |
| Diagnosing Parkinson's Disease Using MRI An image similar in shape to a Swallow tail has been identified as a new and accurate MRI test for Parkinsons disease. | 30 Apr 2014 13 Dec 2023 | |
| Is Parkinson's Disease an Autoimmune Disease New study of Parkinsons disease proposes neurons may be mistaken for foreign invaders and killed by the human immune system. | 19 Apr 2014 13 Jun 2016 | |
| Spinal Cord Stimulation Produces Improvement of Parkinson's Disease Symptoms Researchers have shown that continuing spinal cord stimulation appears to produce improvements in symptoms of Parkinsons disease and may protect critical neurons from injury or deterioration. | 23 Jan 2014 21 Mar 2016 | |
| Parkinson's Disease: Recognizing Emotions and Speech Intonation Patients affected by Parkinson's disease may experience difficulties recognizing emotions in facial expressions and speech intonation of other people. | 20 Dec 2013 24 Sep 2021 | |
| Possible Cause and Treatment of Non-familial Parkinson's Disease Researchers have identified a protein trafficking defect within brain cells that may underlie common non-familial forms of Parkinsons disease. | 6 Feb 2013 29 May 2021 | |
| Link Between Pesticides and Parkinson's Disease UCLA researchers have discovered a link between Parkinsons and benomyl another pesticide. | 4 Jan 2013 14 Jun 2021 | |
| Vibrations and Severe Flu May Increase Risk of Parkinson's Disease Severe influenza and possibly high intensity vibrations doubles odds of developing Parkinsons later in life. | 21 Jul 2012 | |
| Parkinson's Disease Gene Identified Researchers have identified the latest gene associated with typical late-onset Lewy body Parkinsons disease (PD). | 27 Jun 2012 22 Sep 2017 | |
| Deep Brain Stimulation Results for Parkinson's Treatment Researchers report results indicating deep brain stimulation is effective at improving motor symptoms and quality of life in patients with advanced Parkinson's disease. | 11 Jan 2012 6 May 2022 | |
| Connection Between Common Chemical Solvent and Parkinson's Disease The study looked at twins wherein one twin had been occupationally exposed to trichloroethylene TCE and other chemicals believed to be linked to the development of Parkinson's Disease. | 29 Nov 2011 16 Mar 2023 | |
| Worms Maybe Key to Parkinson's Disease Drugs Researchers have devised a simple test using dopamine-deficient worms for identifying drugs that may help people with Parkinson's disease.. | 10 Nov 2011 8 Jun 2022 | |
| Stem Cells Provide Hope for Parkinson's Patients Scientists have for the first time generated stem cells from one of the most rapidly progressing forms of Parkinsons disease. | 23 Aug 2011 | |
| Meth Users Face 76% Higher Risk of Parkinson's Disease Study of 300,000 records shows methamphetamine users have 76% higher Parkinson's risk, providing first evidence of suspected 30-year-old link. | ✓ ✓ | 29 Jul 2011 20 Aug 2025 |
| Top Parkinson's Disease Investigators - Scientific Productivity and Impact Landmark study in which both traditional and innovative scientometric approaches have been employed to identify top Parkinsons disease investigators. | 13 Jun 2011 | |
| Drug that Stops Progression of Parkinson's New drug stops the progression of degenerative Parkinsons disease in mice is now being tested in humans. | 11 Mar 2011 | |
| Amphetamines Like Benzedrine or Dexedrine May Increase Risk of Parkinson's People who have used amphetamines such as benzedrine and dexedrine appear to be at an increased risk of developing Parkinsons disease. | 20 Feb 2011 | |
| Rotenone and Paraquat Pesticides Associated with Parkinson's Disease National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences and National Institutes of Health study reveals link between rotenone and paraquat pesticides and Parkinson's disease. | 14 Feb 2011 14 Jun 2021 | |
| Understanding Parkinson's Disease - Brain Signaling Chemical May be Helpful Naturally occurring brain signaling chemical may be useful in understanding Parkinsons. | 11 Feb 2011 24 Oct 2011 | |
| Possible Cause of Parkinson's Disease Found Dopamine-producing neurons in the brain of Parkinsons disease patients under the microscope. | 1 Feb 2011 | |
| The Script of Your Life is Not Written Yet - Michael J. Fox Life is about choices and the only choice I do not have is about Parkinsons everything else is up to me. | 25 Jan 2011 | |
| Gunther von Hagens Reveals His Life-Changing Battle with Parkinson's Disease Since I was diagnosed two years ago I can realistically expect seven active working years before I become totally incapacitated. | 29 Dec 2010 | |
| Assessing Fatigue and Excessive Daytime Sleepiness in Parkinson's Patients Nearly three-quarters of patients with Parkinsons disease experience fatigue or excessive daytime sleepiness. | 2 Dec 2010 13 Jun 2016 | |
| Early Parkinson's Disease Symptoms and Warning Signs Recognize early Parkinson's disease symptoms including tremor, loss of smell, sleep problems, and movement difficulties. Early detection improves health outcomes. | ✓ ✓ | 21 Oct 2010 14 Feb 2026 |
| Risk of Falls Increases for Parkinson's Patients When Talking While Walking Walking and talking is difficult enough especially for people with Parkinsons disease who are at increased risk for falls with injury. | 23 Sep 2010 5 Jan 2024 | |
| Yeast Holds Clues to Parkinson's Disease Yeast could be a powerful ally in the discovery of new therapeutic drugs to treat Parkinsons disease. | 9 Sep 2010 | |
| Study Exposes Cognitive Impairment in People with Parkinson's Disease People with Parkinsons disease can perform automated tasks better than people without the disease. | 4 Sep 2010 13 Jun 2016 | |
| New Parkinson's Gene Linked to Immune System Late onset Parkinsons disease has revealed new genetic link that implicates the immune system and offers new targets for drug development. | 27 Aug 2010 | |
| Genetic Link Between Immune System and Parkinson's Disease Researchers discover genetic link between immune system and Parkinsons disease. | 16 Aug 2010 15 Mar 2018 | |
| Parkinson's Disease Risky Behavior Explained Parkinsons patients risky behavior finding has implications for future medication of patients. | 23 Jun 2010 | |
| Genetic Risk Factor Identified for Parkinson's Disease Genetic Risk Factor Identified for Parkinsons Disease Gene Variant Influences Vitamin B6 Metabolism. | 15 Jan 2010 | |
| Irregular Arm Swing Could Indicate Parkinson's Disease Irregular arm swings while walking could be an early sign of Parkinsons disease. | 10 Dec 2009 | |
| Hormone Ghrelin Boosts Resistance to Parkinson's Disease Ghrelin may be used to boost resistance to and slow the development of Parkinsons disease. | 28 Nov 2009 | |
| Hope for Possible Parkinson's Disease Cure Researchers have found an essential key to possibly cure Parkinsons disease and are looking for others. | 3 Nov 2009 | |
| Parkinson's Disease Treatment - Promising New Results Scientists have reported promising new results with potential implications for the treatment of Parkinson's disease. | 28 Aug 2009 | |
| Enzyme Fights Mutated Protein in Inherited Parkinson's Disease An enzyme that naturally occurs in the brain helps destroy the mutated protein that is the most common cause of inherited Parkinsons disease. | 26 Jun 2009 25 Aug 2021 | |
| Parkinson's Disease Medication Triggers Destructive Behaviors Patients receiving doses of certain drugs for Parkinson's disease develop destructive behaviors notably compulsive gambling or hypersexuality. | 8 Apr 2009 11 Jul 2010 | |
| Gene Protects against Neurotoxins that spur Inflammation and Parkinson's Disease Neurotoxins can otherwise spawn the damage to dopaminergic neurons that is characteristic of Parkinsons disease. | 2 Apr 2009 | |
| Insights into Parkinson's disease and Treatment Insights into the diseased circuitry and also suggesting new ideas to improve Parkinsons therapy. | 20 Mar 2009 |
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