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Clinical trial tests novel stem-cell treatment for Parkinson’s diseaseClinical trial tests novel stem-cell treatment for Parkinson’s disease

Clinical trial tests novel stem-cell treatment for Parkinson’s disease

A recently launched Phase 1 clinical trial at Mass General Brigham is examining the safety and feasibility of a groundbreaking…

2 months ago
Propranolol reduces tremors in Parkinson’s diseasePropranolol reduces tremors in Parkinson’s disease

Propranolol reduces tremors in Parkinson’s disease

The standard medication levodopa does not always work against tremors in Parkinson's disease, especially in stressful situations. Propranolol, however, does…

4 months ago
Nanoplastics promote conditions for Parkinson’s across various lab modelsNanoplastics promote conditions for Parkinson’s across various lab models

Nanoplastics promote conditions for Parkinson’s across various lab models

Nanoplastics interact with a particular protein that is naturally found in the brain, creating changes linked to Parkinson's disease and…

1 year ago
This wireless, handheld, non-invasive device detects Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s biomarkersThis wireless, handheld, non-invasive device detects Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s biomarkers

This wireless, handheld, non-invasive device detects Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s biomarkers

An international team of researchers has developed a handheld, non-invasive device that can detect biomarkers for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Diseases.…

1 year ago
Michael J. Fox Reveals How Matthew Perry Used His ‘Friends’ Money to Support Parkinson’s Research (Exclusive)Michael J. Fox Reveals How Matthew Perry Used His ‘Friends’ Money to Support Parkinson’s Research (Exclusive)

Michael J. Fox Reveals How Matthew Perry Used His ‘Friends’ Money to Support Parkinson’s Research (Exclusive)

Michael J. Fox is revealing how Matthew Perry supported Parkinson's research. ET's Cassie DiLaura spoke to the 62-year-old actor ahead of A Funny Thing…

1 year ago
Michael J. Fox Explains Why He Called Parkinson’s Diagnosis a ‘Gift’ (Exclusive)Michael J. Fox Explains Why He Called Parkinson’s Diagnosis a ‘Gift’ (Exclusive)

Michael J. Fox Explains Why He Called Parkinson’s Diagnosis a ‘Gift’ (Exclusive)

Michel J. Fox has had a long battle with Parkinson's Disease and a complicated relationship with his health -- however,…

1 year ago
Michael J. Fox Says Wife Tracy Would’ve Been Forgiven If She’d Decided to Leave Him Amid Parkinson’s BattleMichael J. Fox Says Wife Tracy Would’ve Been Forgiven If She’d Decided to Leave Him Amid Parkinson’s Battle

Michael J. Fox Says Wife Tracy Would’ve Been Forgiven If She’d Decided to Leave Him Amid Parkinson’s Battle

Michael J. Fox understands the toll that his years-long battle with Parkinson's disease has taken on his wife, Tracy Pollan. On…

1 year ago
Michael J. Fox Says Wife Tracy Would Have Been Forgiven If She Had Decided to Leave Amid Parkinson’s BattleMichael J. Fox Says Wife Tracy Would Have Been Forgiven If She Had Decided to Leave Amid Parkinson’s Battle

Michael J. Fox Says Wife Tracy Would Have Been Forgiven If She Had Decided to Leave Amid Parkinson’s Battle

Michael J. Fox understands the toll that his years-long battle with Parkinson's disease has taken on his wife, Tracy Pollan. On…

1 year ago
Barry Melrose, Former NHL Coach and Longtime Hockey Analyst, Diagnosed With Parkinson’s DiseaseBarry Melrose, Former NHL Coach and Longtime Hockey Analyst, Diagnosed With Parkinson’s Disease

Barry Melrose, Former NHL Coach and Longtime Hockey Analyst, Diagnosed With Parkinson’s Disease

Former NHL coach and beloved hockey analyst Barry Melrose has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, ESPN's John Buccigross announced Tuesday. As a…

2 years ago
Newly discovered trigger of Parkinson’s upends common beliefsNewly discovered trigger of Parkinson’s upends common beliefs

Newly discovered trigger of Parkinson’s upends common beliefs

A new Northwestern Medicine study challenges a common belief in what triggers Parkinson's disease. Degeneration of dopaminergic neurons is widely…

2 years ago