Category Archives: Parkinson’s News

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Dr. Patrik Brundin

Parkinson’s disease starts with sense of smell then spreads 2

New research suggests that misfolded proteins in Parkinson’s patients spread from the olfactory bulb (and regions that affect the gut) to other regions of the brain. “A major unmet medical need is a therapy that slows disease progression,” said Dr. Patrik Brundin, who leads Parkinson’s research at VAI and is senior author of the study. […]


Keeping our mitochondria healthy by boosting mitophagy? 2

Keep your mitochondria healthy or this genetic mutation will not take out the trash. Now, how do we boost mitophagy? This may be the key to healthy neurons. Description: “Research has linked the disease to a genetic defect that stops cells clearing out defective mitochondria, tiny metabolic generators that supply energy.“ Source Link: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2389706/Parkinsons-disease-caused-genetic-defect-claim-scientists-believe-closer-treating-condition.html?ito=feeds-newsxml posted […]


Parkinson’s runs in the family of this former Pirates slugger 3

Does Parkinson’s run in families? Unfortunately, Dave Parker’s sister is battling a more advanced stage of the disease. Description: “The magical season of the first-place Pittsburgh Pirates was thrown a nasty curveball on Tuesday morning when former star Dave Parker went public with the news he is battling Parkinson’s disease. In talking with Joe Starkey […]