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Can A Cancer Drug Reverse Parkinson’s Disease And Dementia?
NPR | October 17, 2015
A drug that’s already approved for treating leukemia appears to dramatically reduce symptoms in people who have Parkinson’s disease with dementia, or a related condition called Lewy body dementia. More.
Cancer Drug Could Be Medical Breakthrough for Parkinson’s Disease Patients
NBC Washington | October 19, 2015
A medication used to treat patients with leukemia dramatically reduced symptoms in patients with Parkinson’s disease, a study at Georgetown University Medical Center found. More.
The Woman Who Can Smell Parkinson’s Disease
BBC | October 22, 2015
Meet the woman from Perth whose super sense of smell could change the way Parkinson’s disease is diagnosed. More.
N.J. University Uncovers Breakthrough in Parkinson’s Disease Detection
NJ.com | October 21, 2015
By the time a patient shows physical signs of Parkinson’s disease, it’s typically too late — there’s been too much damage to avoid the debilitating symptoms associated with the disease. More.
DiZoglio Hosts Parkinson’s Disease Caucus Nov. 4
WHAV-FM | October 20, 2015
Rep. Diana DiZoglio (D-Methuen) will host a kick-off of the Massachusetts Legislature Parkinson’s Disease Caucus beginning at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 4, at the State House. More.
‘Brain Surgery Live’ coming to TV
USA Today | October 17, 2015
Most network TV is far from brain surgery. The National Geographic Channel is turning that long-standing trend around. More.
Scientists Make Advancements That May Lead to New Treatments for Parkinson’s
MedicalXpress.com | October 16, 2015
Scientists have discovered that the hallmark sign of Parkinson’s disease is the intraneuronal accumulation and progressive spreading of clumps in certain areas of the brain, known as Lewy bodies. More.
ResearchKit at 6 Months: 100,000 People Now Using Medical Apps
Macworld.com | October 15, 2015
Apple turned your iPhone into a medical research device with the launch of ResearchKit six months ago. More.