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Paul Y. Song, MD, the chairman and chief executive officer of NKGen, discussed the potential of SNK01, the company’s autologous natural killer cell therapy, in treating PD. Currently, many treatments for Parkinson disease (PD) are simply aimed at ameliorating certain symptoms of the disease. As the complex neurological disorder becomes more well-understood, however, it may behoove researchers to begin trying to tackle the root causes of PD.

Holistic Approaches to Treating Parkinson Disease May Be More Effective

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One of the main treatments for Parkinson's disease can over time lead to shaking and tremors, limiting its potential long-term benefits.
A new study has found cells in a critical area of the brain that respond to the medication in a way that resembles processes in memory formation, suggesting side effects might be avoided by blocking these 'bad memories'.



					
			

L-DOPA (or Levodopa) aims to replace the deficit of the chemical dopamine in  Parkinson's brains: It's not a cure, but it can ease the severity of the disease. Unfortunately, after prolonged use of several years it can trigger dyskinesia, a condition that...

Erasing 'Bad Memories' Could Improve Parkinson's Treatment

MedwireNews: Researchers have used a machine learning approach to create a panel of eight blood biomarkers that can identify people at risk for developing Parkinson’s disease (PD) up to 7 years before the first signs or symptoms. “Our identified panel of blood biomarkers significantly advances NSD [neuronal synuclein disease]...

Blood test predicts Parkinson’s disease up to 7 years before symptom onset

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Although there is currently no known cure for Alzheimer's, there are treatments that can lessen its symptoms, including disorientation and memory loss, and some may even stop the disease's progression

New Alzheimer's treatment could reverse brain disease and restore memory, study finds

Visual hallucinations are a significant issue for many patients with Parkinson’s disease. A recent study published in the journal Brain reveals that these hallucinations are associated with a marked deficiency of cholinergic activity in specific regions of the brain, particularly the left ventral visual stream and the left superior temporal lobe. This research highlights the importance of cholinergic denervation in visual hallucinations, offering new insights into the underlying mechanisms and potential treatment options.

Visual hallucinations in Parkinson’s disease linked to cholinergic deficiency

Scientists have discovered that the serrated edges of Komodo dragons’ teeth are tipped with iron. Led by researchers from King’s College London, the study gives new insight into how Komodo dragons keep their teeth razor-sharp and may provide clues to how dinosaurs like Tyrannosaurus rex killed and ate their prey.

Komodo dragons have iron-coated teeth to rip apart their prey

New research reveals that the Lee Silverman voice treatment (LSVT LOUD) significantly improves speech and communication for Parkinson’s patients more than standard NHS treatments or no therapy, with noted benefits in life quality despite some reported vocal strain. An intensive voice treatment developed in the USA and known as...

The Voice Treatment Giving Parkinson’s Patients a New Lease on Life

TIME

After a specialist visited the White House, speculation about Joe Biden's health swirled. Here's how Parkinson's is actually diagnosed.

How Is Parkinson’s Disease Diagnosed?

SurvivorNet

BTK Inhibitor Jaypirca is Now FDA-Approved & May Help Difficult-to-Treat Mantle Cell Lymphoma

Medical News Today

Researchers have found unique molecular changes in the blood-brain barrier of people with Alzheimer’s disease, markers of which can be detected in the blood.

Study identifies Alzheimer's biomarkers linked to blood vessel changes in the brain

New York City, NY

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Healthline

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) type 0 is a rare genetic disorder that is present before birth and requires immediate care. Learn more.

What is Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 0?

Secondary symptoms of PD can be as debilitating as the primary motor symptoms, often leading to increased disability, reduced independence, and a higher burden on caregivers. Parkinson disease (PD), a progressive neurodegenerative disorder involving multiple neurotransmitter pathways in the brain and autonomic nervous system, has been typically characterized by motor symptoms including tremor, bradykinesia, rigidity, and postural reflex disturbance. Although these dopaminergic motor symptoms are a major part of the clinical management of the disease, a growing number of patients have expressed that the nonmotor, secondary symptoms affect their quality of life even more.

Understanding the Significant Role of Secondary Symptoms of Parkinson Disease

In a new analysis of data, researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have found that taking a daily supplement containing antioxidant vitamins and minerals slows progression of late-stage dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD), potentially helping people with late-stage disease preserve their central vision. Researchers reviewed the original retinal scans of participants in the Age-Related Eye Diseases Studies (AREDS and AREDS2) and found that, for people with late-stage dry AMD, taking the antioxidant supplement slowed expansion of geographic atrophy regions towards the central foveal region of the retina. The study was published in the journal Ophthalmology.

Supplements slow disease progression during late stage of “dry” age-related macular degeneration

Flortaucipir PET imaging is able to identify neuropathological brain changes in retired contact sport athletes at risk of neurodegeneration, according to a study published July 22 in the Journal of Neurology. A group at the University of Toronto in Ontario, Canada, compared flortaucipir (Tauvid, Avid Pharmaceuticals) PET and MRI scans...

Tau PET identifies grey matter atrophy in retired athletes

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The Bunny Man is an ever-evolving urban legend. The story originated from two documented incidents in 1970 in Fairfax County, Virginia, where a man in a rabbit suit attacked people in different locations. In both situations, he yelled that his victims were trespassing.

The Bunny Man legend was based on real events and continues to evolve over the decades

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

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Inbrain's graphene chip is a promising new technology with the potential to improve brain surgery and neurological treatments.

Graphene-based brain chip offers 200x more power for Parkinson’s patients

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Long COVID is a brutal illness without a known mechanism or cure. Far from being psychosomatic in nature, a new study adds weight to the idea that this misunderstood disease is very much biological.
The lingering toll the SARS-CoV-2 virus exacts on the immune system is widespread and hiding in plain sight, argue researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, CellSight Technologies, and Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco Medical Center.
When 24 patients who had recovered from COVID-19 had their whole bodies scanned by a PET (positron emission tomography) imaging test, their insides lit up like Christmas trees.
A radioactive drug called...

COVID's Hidden Toll: Full-Body Scans Reveal Long-Term Immune Effects

According to scientists at the University of Texas Medical Branch, the newly developed nasal spray treatment could combat neurodegenerative condition like Alzheimer's disease. First author Sagar Gaikwad, from the Department of Neurology at The Mitchell Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases, told to Medical News Today, "Our study shows that the nasal tau immunotherapy importantly reverses Alzheimer's pathology in mice and a single dose is enough to achieve this."

Innovative Nasal Spray Could Help To Combat Alzheimer's Disease, Scientists Say

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New Treatment Approach Shows Promise in Slowing Parkinson’s Disease Progression

Targeted Therapy Reduces Harmful Protein Buildup in Brain. Researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) have developed a new approach to treating Parkinson’s disease that...

New Treatment Approach Shows Promise in Slowing Parkinson’s Disease Progression

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