Researchers have discovered a new link between blood cells and Parkinson's disease. The part of the blood cells responsible for transporting oxygen matches the activity of the alpha-synuclein gene, which suggests both are controlled by the same genetic "switch." Read more about this research and its implications in finding a cure.
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A chemical found in green tea has been proven to prevent brain cell death. There is also research to suggest that it may help damaged cells repair themselves. Green tea drinkers may also find that they can focus and relax better after a cup of tea.
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Going green may be a trend that extends from environmental concerns to medical research. Drug manufacturers are looking to natural substances instead of chemicals for some of the newest treatments for several diseases, including Parkinson's.
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The experimental drug E2007 will not continue in clinical trials for Parkinson's disease, according to various news reports last week.
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Federal funding for some Parkinson's disease research did not increase enough to keep up with inflation. Learn about some of the research programs that currently benefit the Parkinson's disease community.
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High blood pressure has no symptoms and can go unnoticed without regular doctor visits. People with Parkinson's disease visit the doctors frequently and can catch hypertension early. There is even evidence that some PD meds may prevent hypertension.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted fast track designation for an experimental Parkinson's gene therapy, GAD.
The announcement came from a press release issued by Neurologix, GAD's developer. The fast track designation will focus on advanced Parkinson's disease.
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Requip should soon be available in an extended release tablet. The United States Food and Drug Administration issued an "approvable" letter to Requip's maker GlaxoSmithKline allowing them to market the improved product.
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If you are reading this you or someone close to you probably has something in common with Time Magazine columnist Michael Kinsley: Parkinson's disease. You probably also share the same hope that stem cell research will find a cure for Parkinson's disease someday.
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