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Protein against Alzheimer's disease?
Medicine - Health

Protein against Alzheimer's disease?

Research on mechanisms involved in neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, stroke, dementia, Parkinson's some bone sclerosis diseases, has achieved new progress

December 14, 2018
Tango dancing helps treat paralysis
Medicine - Health

Tango dancing helps treat paralysis

Not only is the dance of romance and passion, tango also helps people with paralysis (Parkinson) improve their balance and movement.

December 14, 2018
Science determines temperament
Medicine - Health

Science determines temperament

Subjects with severe paralysis (Parkinson's disease) are currently indicated for deep brain stimulation (implantable brain) implant therapy. This is a physical intervent…

December 14, 2018
Testing gene therapy for Parkinson's disease
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Testing gene therapy for Parkinson's disease

US researchers at Cornell University in New York have conducted a first trial of gene therapy in 11 Parkinson's patients and have achieved encouraging results.

December 14, 2018
Pesticides increase the risk of Parkinson's disease
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Pesticides increase the risk of Parkinson's disease

A team of Scottish researchers at the University of Aberdeen has demonstrated an association between exposure to pesticides and the risk of Parkinson's disease, also kno…

December 14, 2018
Depressed - watch out for Parkinson's disease!
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Depressed - watch out for Parkinson's disease!

Depression may be a precursor to Parkinson's, scientists' conclusions from a survey in Europe. The survey found that over 80% of Parkinson's patients often suffer from d…

December 14, 2018