Two new studies have outlined major new findings in Parkinson's disease genetics. New research reported in the journal Brain has shown that genetic factors could be a far more significant influence on Parkinson's disease than thought. This study included 15,000 participants and was open to individuals who had received any type of Parkinson's diagnosis.

New Findings in Parkinson's Genetics may aid Diagnostics & Treatment

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Scientists in America have developed a nasal spray that can remove proteins in the brain associated with Alzheimer’s disease – at least, in mice. There are two proteins implicated in Alzheimer’s: amyloid and tau. Most of the drugs – included those recently approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) – focus on removing amyloid. To date, though, there has been little focus on removing tau “tangles”. However, the new nasal spray, developed by researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch, focuses on this protein.

Nasal spray clears proteins linked to Alzheimer’s – new study

Transcranial ultrasound as a valuable tool for patients with Parkinson’s disease in a recent study. Transcranial ultrasound may be a valuable tool for the diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease (PD) in patients with parkinsonism, possibly sparing the use of expensive imaging techniques. Prospective studies with longer follow-up and head-to-head studies comparing transcranial ultrasound with other diagnostic modalities are needed to further assess its value.

What is the Value of Transcranial Ultrasound for Diagnosing Parkinson’s Disease?

A new visual diagnostic technique called Cap-QuIC has the potential to advance the early detection of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Parkinson’s disease. “The simplicity and efficiency of Cap-QuIC could lower the barriers to routine screening for neurodegenerative diseases, ultimately leading to earlier intervention and better patient outcomes,” Hye Yoon Park, PhD, the study’s senior co-author and professor at the University of Minnesota (UM), said in a university news story.

New visual technique could aid in early Parkinson’s diagnosis

Crexont kept symptoms at bay for an extra 30 minutes a day when compared with other Parkinson’s drugs. Amneal Pharmaceuticals Inc. announced yesterday the FDA approval for Parkinson’s drug Crexont (carbidopa and levodopa) via a news release on their website. This novel medication, formerly known as IPX203, combines two common drugs into one capsule.

FDA Approval Granted for Novel Parkinson’s Treatment

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(Reuters) -The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of Novartis' drug to reduce excess protein in the urine of patients with a type of kidney disease, the health regulator's website showed on Wednesday.

US FDA approves Novartis' kidney disease drug

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Patients experienced a significant reduction in pain, improved their quality of life, and even showed signs of cartilage regrowth.

Stem cell shot reverses osteoarthritis, repairs knee cartilage, cuts pain by 58%

Summary: A new drug, PIPE-307, shows promise in reversing multiple sclerosis (MS) damage by promoting myelin regeneration around nerve cells, potentially restoring movement and function. Developed by researchers, this innovative therapy targets a specific receptor, M1R, and has already demonstrated success in animal models. PIPE-307 is currently in Phase II...

New Multiple Sclerosis Drug Regenerates Myelin, Improves Movement

A study reveals that brain inflammation leads to the release of a protein that impairs muscle function, suggesting potential treatments for related muscle fatigue in diseases like Alzheimer’s and long COVID. Infections and neurodegenerative diseases are known to cause brain inflammation. However, patients with brain inflammation often develop muscle...

Hidden Connection Discovered: New Research Links Brain Inflammation to Muscle Fatigue

After decades of effort, scientists have made real progress in understanding multiple sclerosis. While researchers long knew it was an autoimmune disorder that damages the myelin sheath that serves to insulate nerve cells and propagate neuronal signals, we now have a much more detailed understanding of which cells and biochemical pathways are involved. The disorder is known to be neuroinflammatory, and involve cycles of remission and relapse in early stages, with brain lesions and neurodegeneration appearing later. There is still more to learn about how MS affects the brain.

Understanding the Role of Astrocytes in MS

Laser blended vision uses LASIK surgery to help improve a person’s eyesight. The technique involves correcting the longer-distance vision in one eye while leaving the other more nearsighted for close-up work. Blended vision, also known as monovision, may help reduce the time a person uses eyeglasses. While contact lenses...

What to know about laser blended vision

Welcome to today’s Biotech Spotlight, a series featuring companies creating breakthrough technologies and products. Today, we’re looking at Gain Therapeutics, a biotech developing an early-stage Parkinson’s disease treatment while welcoming new executives to the C-suite. The financing landscape for early-stage biotechs is still fraught with risk, even...

A biotech’s difficult journey to bring a new kind of Parkinson’s drug to patients

Gene therapy is an emerging treatment for both wet and dry macular degeneration. It requires fewer eye injections than standard treatments. Macular degeneration, also called age-related macular degeneration (AMD), affects your ability to see things straight ahead of you. This makes it difficult to perform daily activities like reading and driving.

Can Gene Therapy Cure Macular Degeneration?

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Researchers are engineering a parasite that spreads through cat feces to deliver therapeutic drugs to the brain. This is because the parasite is able to cross the blood-brain barrier, an important asset when it comes to rendering drug delivery more efficient.

Researchers engineer cat poop parasite to deliver therapeutic drugs to the brain

Oxidized cholesterol is the oxidation of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, which can build up as plaque in the walls of the arteries. Oxidization is a chemical process that occurs in the body. Oxidized cholesterol occurs when this chemical reaction affects LDL cholesterol. Excess oxidized cholesterol can build up in the...

What to know about oxidized cholesterol

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a connective tissue disorder. It can affect blood vessel function and blood flow regulation. Sometimes, this leads to symptoms of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS). EDS and POTS are two distinct yet often related chronic conditions. EDS is a collection of inherited disorders that affect the...

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and POTS: What is the link?

Healthcare professionals recommend taking Jardiance in the morning. However, scientists have investigated what happens if you take Jardiance at night and whether or not it may still be effective. Jardiance (empagliflozin) is a prescription medication. It helps control your blood sugar levels if you have type 2 diabetes. It also...

What happens if you take Jardiance at night?

Secondary hypertension is when a person has high blood pressure due to another condition, such as kidney disease. Treating the underlying condition may reverse it. Genetic factors, diet, sedentary lifestyle, poor sleep, smoking, alcohol misuse, and obesity can cause primary hypertension. Secondary hypertension stems directly from another condition, such as...

What to know about secondary hypertension

Imodium (loperamide) is a brand-name, over-the-counter (OTC) medication that’s used to treat the symptoms of diarrhea in adults and some children. Imodium comes in several forms that are taken as needed. Imodium is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat the symptoms of diarrhea, including traveler’s...

Imodium dosage

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It’s a joint venture. 

Longevity enthusiasts are flying around the world and spending thousands of dollars to have stem cells injected into their ailing knees. 

Bryan Johnson, the businessman famed for spending a whopping $2 million a year to try and reverse the aging process. recently revealed that he flew to Physical Longevity in the Bahamas to undergo treatments in his knees, hips, and shoulders using mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). 



Stems cell therapy has been used to treat a range of health conditions including leukemia and diabetes, but using another person’s cells to keep knees healthy is a relatively new...

Anti-aging enthusiasts are having stem cell injections in their knees — at more than $16K a pop

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Could this type of seaweed help prevent Parkinson's disease?

Parkinson’s disease is currently a chronic condition that doesn’t have a cure. Researchers are interested in ways to prevent Parkinson’s disease from occurring in the first...

Could this type of seaweed help prevent Parkinson's disease?

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