Parkinson's disease dementia is a progressive condition caused by the accumulation of Lewy bodies (clumps of alpha-synuclein protein) in the brain, resulting in the death of dopamine-producing ...

Symptoms of Parkinson's disease typically appear gradually and worsen over time. Symptoms and the speed of progression vary from person to person. Early detection of Parkinson's can help people ...

Dance is thought to have a double benefit, researchers said. Music activates the brain’s reward signals, while the movement ...

Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Vanessa Hinson about what causes Parkinson’s disease and what can be done to reduce the ...

THURSDAY, Dec. 19, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Parkinson's is a relentless disease for which few treatments, and no real cure, ...

Parkinson’s disease does not simply entail a slowdown of body movement, it has a host of other symptoms too, said Dr Pawan ...

Two teams of scientists have recently come up with potential breakthroughs with preventing a serious side effect of Parkinson ...

Multiple system atrophy and Parkinson’s disease are progressive nervous system disorders that affect everyday movements. Multiple system atrophy is rarer and tends to progress more quickly.

The standard medication levodopa does not always work against tremors in Parkinson's disease, especially in stressful situations. Propranolol, however, does work during stress, providing insight into ...

Intra-Cellular Therapies is developing Lenrispodun for the treatment of patients with Parkinson's Disease in a phase 2 study.