Specific GI Syndromes Linked to Parkinson Disease
FRIDAY, Aug. 25, 2023 -- Specific gastrointestinal (GI) syndromes including dysphagia, gastroparesis, constipation, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) without diarrhea are associated with Parkinson disease (PD), according to a study published online... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - August 25, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Gut Troubles Could Be Early Signal of Parkinson's Disease
FRIDAY, Aug. 25, 2023 -- It might not seem like constipation or difficulty swallowing could signal a neurological problem, but new research suggests that these gut conditions could be an early indicator of Parkinson ’s disease. Gastrointestinal... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - August 25, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

Parkinson's 'may originate in the appendix': Those who have organ removed are 52% less likely to develop condition, study suggests
Researchers in Belgium and the US looked at the medical records of 25,000 Parkinson's patients to determine if gut problems could be a warning sign of the neurodegenerative disease. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - August 25, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Michael Parkinson suffered from ‘impostor syndrome’, son says
Michael Parkinson’s son has said the broadcaster suffered from “impostor syndrome” and “working-class guilt” over the shift from growing up in a mining town to becoming a celebrity interviewer. Mike Parkinson said his father was less self-confident than he appeared, and had struggled with feelings…#michaelparkinsons #mikeparkinson #muhammadali #johnlennon #helenmirren #southyorkshire #cudworth #barnsley #johnwilson #bbcradio4s (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - August 25, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Gut problems may be early sign of Parkinson's disease
Constipation, difficulty swallowing and irritable bowel symptoms are possible markers, say researchers. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - August 25, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Diversity in Business Awards 2023: Wendy R. Lewis, The Parkinson Council
Wendy R. Lewis is the CEO of The Parkinson Council. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - August 25, 2023 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Lisa Dukart Source Type: news

Could Retinal Changes Be a Harbinger of Parkinson's? Could Retinal Changes Be a Harbinger of Parkinson's?
Changes in retinal tissues known to be associated with Parkinson ' s disease may occur up to 7 years before clinical symptoms of the disease appear.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - August 24, 2023 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: news

Parkinson's Disease Speech Accessibility Project Now Recruiting
The Parkinson ' s speech accessibility project needs participants, especially those with related neurological conditions like MSA, PSP, CBD, and those who are post-DBS (Source: Disabled World)
Source: Disabled World - August 24, 2023 Category: Disability Tags: Disability Events - Public Notices Source Type: news

Eye scans detect signs of Parkinson ’ s disease up to seven years before symptoms emerge
Data collected from the eye can show the presence of Parkinson’s disease up to seven years before symptoms emerge, according to new research. Using eye scans to pick up early indicators of the disease, researchers could identify markers of Parkinson’s, which are otherwise imperceptible to patients or doctors, years before clinical presentation. This is the... Read moreThe post Eye scans detect signs of Parkinson’s disease up to seven years before symptoms emerge appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - August 24, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Carolyn Scott Tags: Older people care eye care opthalmology Parkinson's disease Source Type: news

Thickness of GCIPL, INL of Retina Reduced in Parkinson Disease
THURSDAY, Aug. 24, 2023 -- Reduced thickness of the ganglion cell-inner plexiform layer (GCIPL) and inner nuclear layer (INL) of the retina are seen in individuals with Parkinson disease (PD), according to a study published online Aug. 21 in... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - August 24, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

The Next AI Medical Marvel: Early Detection of Parkinson ’s Disease
The intersection between medicine and artificial intelligence is more prevalent than ever. Recently, a team of researchers harnessed the power of AI to detect signs of Parkinson's disease up to seven years before clinical diagnosis. This year alone, AI has been a beacon of hope in the medical…#alzeye #gcipl #inl #louisawickham #moorfields #alastairdenniston #ucl #siegfriedwagner (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - August 23, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Parkinson ’s disease gene variant found in study of some people of African ancestry
NIH-supported, international study underscores importance of research of diverse populations. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - August 23, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news

More evidence Parkinson's disease begins in the gut - signs of onset
New research has emerged built on the hypothesis that Parkinson's disease, a neurodegenerative disorder, starts in the gut. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - August 23, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Retinal Changes Emerge Years Before Parkinson's Disease
(MedPage Today) -- People with Parkinson's disease had retinal changes that could be seen with optical coherence tomography (OCT) years before diagnosis, cross-sectional data suggested. Both incident and prevalent Parkinson's disease were associated... (Source: MedPage Today Neurology)
Source: MedPage Today Neurology - August 23, 2023 Category: Neurology Source Type: news

Eye Scans Could Spot Parkinson's in Earliest Stages
TUESDAY, Aug. 22, 2023 -- British researchers may have found a way to diagnose Parkinson’s disease several years sooner. Researchers at University College London and Moorfields Eye Hospital say that eye scans may be able to detect signs of... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - August 22, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news