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What To Know About Bradykinesia (Slowed Movements)
Medically reviewed by Smita Patel, DO Bradykinesia is a progressive movement symptom commonly found in people with ...
Treatment for Parkinson’s disease and restless leg syndrome is linked with risky behaviour – here’s what you need to know
Getting a headache and feeling sick are common side-effects for many medicines. Indulging in risky sexual behaviour or pathological gambling – not so common. But a BBC investigation has highlighted ...
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Clinical trial tests novel stem-cell treatment for Parkinson's disease
A recently launched Phase 1 clinical trial is examining the safety and feasibility of a groundbreaking treatment approach for Parkinson's disease in which a patient's stem cells are reprogrammed to ...
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ITSN1 gene linked to risk of Parkinson’s disease
A new study published in Cell Reports reveals a breakthrough discovery linking genetic variants in the gene ITSN1 to a ...
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Improve life with Parkinson’s through exercise
Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects millions of people worldwide, causing a range of motor and ...
10x Risk: Scientists Discover a Powerful Genetic Trigger for Parkinson’s Disease
Scientists have identified a rare genetic mutation in ITSN1 that increases the risk of Parkinson’s disease by up to tenfold, ...
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Akinesia Associated With Parkinson's Disease and Other Causes
These include thyroid function tests to rule out hypothyroidism and a battery of imaging tests to help differentiate Parkinson's disease from PSP. The treatment of akinesia depends on the ...
Early CPAP treatment may reduce Parkinson's disease risk in people with sleep apnea
People with obstructive sleep apnea have an increased risk of Parkinson's disease, but if started early enough, continuous ...