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Because Parkinson’s disease affects balance and leads to a gradual deterioration of motor skills, certain movement therapies may help counteract those effects. The Alexander Technique, for example — a ...
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday ruled against a firefighter who retired early because of Parkinson’s disease and alleged the city of Sanford violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by limiting a ...
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday ruled against a Florida firefighter who retired early because of Parkinson’s disease and alleged the city of Sanford violated the Americans with Disabilities Act ...
Joy Milne’s ability to smell Parkinson’s helped lead to the discovery that Parkinson’s affects people’s sebum (Picture: Shutterstock) She was able to guess 100% correctly whether randomly ...
Dopamine, a vital neurotransmitter in the brain, is responsible for controlling movement and coordination. In Parkinson’s disease, dopamine production declines, leading to tremors and memory issues.
‘Star Wars’ proves a surprisingly rich text for insurgency.
One particular line from this thought-provoking film became quite popular: “There is no spoon.” On the surface, the question is simple, but on deeper inspection, the phrase holds myriad meanings. The ...
Experts say that by repurposing drugs, they can “increase the shots on target” at tackling the diseases. This method of drug development could also reduce the time patients are left waiting for new ...
A new initiative is set to explore the potential of repurposing existing medications to combat the symptoms of both Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases, aiming to accelerate the discovery of ...
Could your ear wax tell you if you have Parkinson’s disease? Some 1.4 million people worldwide are diagnosed with the degenerative neurological condition each year, and annual deaths have surged ...
Could your ear wax tell you if you have Parkinson’s disease? Some 90,000 people are diagnosed with the degenerative neurological condition in the U.S. each year, and annual deaths have surged in ...