A German science company, Merck KGaA, has teamed up with a US-based firm, Valo Health Inc. , to fight Parkinson's disease. They're using a powerful AI platform to dig through a massive amount of data. This includes over 17 million patient records and biobank samples. The goal? To find new ways to treat Parkinson's and similar conditions. This isn't Merck's first rod...
Parkinson's disease is a tough challenge. It affects the body and the mind. Modern medicine has made big strides. It can fix hearts, change genes, and even lengthen lives. But there's something missing. The human spirit is often left out of the equation. Living with Parkinson's has shown that healing is more than just fixing the body. It's a mix of biology and aware...
Parkinson's disease is a tough condition to manage. Over the years, deep brain stimulation (DBS) has become a common treatment. But, there wasn't a clear plan for how to take care of patients after the surgery. This is where a group of experts stepped in. They decided to create a standard way to manage post-operative care for patients who had DBS in a specific part ...
Parkinson's disease is becoming more common. In the last 25 years, the number of people with this condition has doubled. Experts predict it will double again soon. Yet, the main treatment for Parkinson's, a drug called levodopa, is hard to find in many places. This drug is cheap, effective, and can greatly improve the lives of those with Parkinson's. So, why is it no...
Parkinson's disease might be more than just a movement disorder. Recent findings hint that it could also mess with how the body handles sugar. This isn't just about diabetes, but also about low blood sugar, or hypoglycemia. A study took a closer look at this, tracking blood sugar levels in Parkinson's patients over two weeks. The study aimed to find out how often th...
Parkinson's disease is becoming more common as people live longer. By 2050, about 25 million people might have this condition. It affects movement, mood, and thinking. While it usually starts after 60, some people get it earlier. Experts say that while we can't prevent Parkinson's, certain lifestyle changes can help. Staying active, eating well, and sleeping enough ...
Parkinson's disease is a serious condition that affects movement. One of its main symptoms is muscle stiffness, which can make everyday tasks difficult. But there's a new way to measure this stiffness: ultrasound elastography, or UE for short. This technology uses sound waves to create images of the muscles and measure their rigidity. The potential of UE is exciting...
Dogs have an incredible sense of smell. They can detect things humans can't. This includes diseases like Parkinson's. Scientists found that dogs can smell a change in skin oil linked to Parkinson's. This change happens years before symptoms appear. The study involved two dogs. They were trained to sniff skin swabs. Some swabs were from people with Parkinson's. Other...
Black Sabbath is set to reunite for one last time in their hometown of Birmingham, UK, on July 5. The event, called "Back To The Beginning, " will feature the original lineup of Tony Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward, who haven't performed together in 20 years. Ozzy, who has been battling Parkinson's disease, will sing four songs, marking his final p...
Parkinson's disease is a condition that affects the brain. It is known for causing movement problems. One thing that happens in Parkinson's is that iron builds up in a part of the brain called the substantia nigra (SN). But how this iron changes over time and how it affects other things in the brain is not fully understood. Researchers wanted to learn more about thi...