Advanced Parkinson's Patient Regains Ability to Walk Confidently
(MedPage Today) -- Targeted spinal cord stimulation with an implanted neuroprosthesis helped a Parkinson's disease patient who had severe movement deficits walk confidently without falling, a proof-of-concept study showed.
The prosthesis targeted... (Source: MedPage Today Primary Care)
Source: MedPage Today Primary Care - November 7, 2023 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
PET scans may predict Parkinson ’s disease and Lewy body dementia in at-risk individuals
A biomarker of norepinephrine deficiency in the heart may help to detect Lewy body diseases before symptoms appear. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - November 7, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Hows and Whys of Skin Biopsy Test For Parkinson's Disease Hows and Whys of Skin Biopsy Test For Parkinson's Disease
A commercially available skin test to aid Parkinson ' s disease diagnosis is available in most states. How do clinicians use it? Could it help in the development of alpha-synuclein-targeted therapies?Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - November 7, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic Minute: When to consider deep brain stimulation for essential tremor
Essential tremor is a nervous system condition that causes involuntary and rhythmic shaking. While it is often mistaken for Parkinson's disease, Dr. Philip Tipton, a Mayo Clinic neurologist, says essential tremor is very different. There are treatment options for essential tremor, including deep brain stimulation. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute https://youtu.be/AWzoMEbpExQ Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1:10) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. Essential… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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This spinal implant tech could restore mobility to Parkinsons patients
People with Parkinson’s disease are being diagnosed earlier and living with the condition for longer periods as treatments evolve, but one stubborn late-arriving symptom is trouble walking. A promising new spinal implant from Swiss researchers offers some hope that this too can be treated…#onward #switzerland #jocelynebloch #grégoirecourtine #neurorestore #epfl #arcim #marc #bordeaux #naturemedicine (Source: Reuters: Health)
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Spinal implant allows Parkinson's patient to walk again in world first – video
The first patient to receive a spinal implant to treat advanced Parkinson's disease has described experiencing 'a rebirth' after the treatment allowed him to walk again without falling over. Marc, 63, from Bordeaux, France, was diagnosed with the degenerative disease more than 20 years ago and had developed severe mobility problems, including balance impairments and freezing of gait. After receiving the implant, which aims to restore normal signalling to the leg muscles from the spine, he has been able to walk more normally and regained his independence.Parkinson ’s patient able to walk 6km without problems after spinal ...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - November 6, 2023 Category: Science Authors: Maximilian Jenz Tags: Parkinson's disease Neuroscience Health Medical research World news Source Type: news
Game-changing Parkinson's implant 'REBIRTHS' patients by helping them walk normally again without freezing and falling
Marc Gauthier, from Pessac in France, was forced to stop working as an architect three years ago when his condition made it very difficult for him to walk. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
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Jilly Cooper opens up about the guilt she felt during her late husband's battle with Parkinson's and admits there were times she thought: 'Please God, take him'
Jilly Cooper told The Times from her home in in Bisley, Gloucestershire, that her late husband Leo's battle with Parkinson's disease was a 'shocker.' (Source: the Mail online | Health)
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Parkinson ’s patient able to walk 6km without problems after spinal implant
Marc, 63, had freezing of gait before becoming first with advanced Parkinson ’s to be fitted with device restoring normal signallingThe first patient to receive a spinal implant to treat advanced Parkinson ’s disease has described experiencing “a rebirth” after the treatment allowed him to walk again without falling over.Marc, 63, from Bordeaux, France, was diagnosed with the degenerative disease more than 20 years ago and had developed severe mobility problems, including balance impairments and freezing of gait. After receiving the implant, which aims to restore normal signalling to the leg muscles from the spine,...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - November 6, 2023 Category: Science Authors: Hannah Devlin Science correspondent Tags: Parkinson's disease Neuroscience Health Medical research Source Type: news
Parkinson's implant restores man's ability to walk
The special device stimulates nerves in Marc's spine, helping the 63-year-old walk again with confidence. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - November 6, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
A serial biotech company founder has Parkinson's. His latest company is targeting a potentially game-changing therapy
The company is targeting drugs that clean out the cellular garbage in the brain, hoping to hit the clinic in early 2026. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - November 6, 2023 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Ron Leuty Source Type: news
Landing wise program: feasibility study protocol for Parkinson's disease - Fernandes JB, Domingos J, Fam ília C, Santos C, Santana D, Gregório F, Costa I, Afonso J, Matos L, Marques S, Santos T, Fernandes S, Santos I, Sousa N, Ramos C, Godinho C.
Regardless of the benefits of fall prevention programs, people with Parkinson's disease (PD) will still fall. Therefore, it is crucial to explore novel therapeutic approaches that are well-accepted and effective for addressing fall risk and the fear of fal... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - November 6, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news
Poetry-writing and suicide attempt following bilateral subthalamic nucleus stimulation in a patient with Parkinson's disease - Chen YC, Lin CY, Lee YT, Hong CT.
Oscar Wilde defined a writer as "someone who has taught their mind to misbehave." Creativity has remained a mystery. Herein, we present the case of a patient who developed a passion for poetry after Parkinson disease (PD) treatment. This passion intensifie... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - November 3, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news
Researchers discover new molecular drug targets for progressive neurological disorder
There is no cure for progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a brain disorder marked by walking and balance difficulties. Its symptoms also mimic Parkinson's disease and dementia. The condition leads to rapid, progressive decline and death. In a new paper published in Nature Communications, Mayo researchers and collaborators outline new therapeutic targets that may lead to potential future treatments for PSP, as well as Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. People with PSP usually are diagnosed in their late 60s and 70s.… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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Does in-vehicle automation help individuals with Parkinson's disease? A preliminary analysis - Giang WCW, Zheng H, Gibson B, Patel B, Ramirez-Zamora A, Winter S, Jeghers M, Li Y, Classen S.
INTRODUCTION: PD is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects, according to the ICF, body systems (cognitive, visual, and motor), and functions (e.g., decreased executive functions, decreased visual acuity, impaired contrast sensitivity, decrea... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - November 2, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news
