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Evaluating Therapeutic Targets for Deep Brain Stimulation in Parkinson Disease: Alfonso Fasano, MD, PhD – Neurology Live

Posted: Published on December 6th, 2023

WATCH TIME: 3 minutes "There is a variety of experimental targets. I will start by saying that some of these targets are easily stimulated because they are in proximity of the approved targets." Introduced in the late 1940s, the use of deep brain stimulation (DBS) has evolved significantly over time and is now considered an effective alternative treatment for patients with Parkinson disease (PD). Originally, stimulation was predominantly being used to localize areas for selective brain ablation and as a method to avoid adverse events. Continue reading →

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Exciting Developments in Parkinson’s Disease Treatment and Research – Medriva

Posted: Published on December 6th, 2023

Exciting developments in the field of Parkinsons disease treatment have emerged, with recent research producing a method to develop highly pure dopamine cells from stem cells. Published in Nature Communications, the findings show promising results in restoring movement in animal models, offering potential side-effect-free and long-lasting treatment effects for Parkinsons disease patients. Continue reading →

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Tai Chi May Help Improve Memory, Slow Progression of Parkinson’s Disease – Health.com

Posted: Published on December 6th, 2023

The ancient exercise of tai chi has long been associated with better balance, stability, and moodbut two new studies show the practice may also provide major brain health benefits to older adults. The first study, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, found that practicing tai chi may help improve cognition and memory concerns in people with mild cognitive impairment; the second, in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry, showed that doing the exercise for an extended period of time could help slow the progression of Parkinson's disease. According to experts, its no surprise that the slow, controlled movements of tai chia workout for the body and mindcan benefit both physical and cognitive health. Continue reading →

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Revolutionary New Blood Test for Early Detection of Parkinson’s Disease – Medriva

Posted: Published on December 6th, 2023

Ground-breaking research conducted at Oxfords Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences has led to the inception of a revolutionary new blood test, which could potentially identify the pathology that triggers Parkinsons disease before the manifestation of its main symptoms. Continue reading →

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Neuroscience and Neurology: New Insights into Neurodegenerative Diseases – Medriva

Posted: Published on December 6th, 2023

Recent findings in neuroscience and neurology have started to shed light on the intricate connections between personality traits, dementia diagnoses, Parkinsons disease, and multiple sclerosis. These understandings not only contribute to the scientific communitys growing knowledge of these complex conditions but also potentially pave the way for innovative treatment options. A recent meta-analysis revealed that personality traits are strong predictors of dementia diagnoses. Continue reading →

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Salty immune cells surrounding the brain linked to hypertension-induced dementia – National Institutes of Health (.gov)

Posted: Published on December 6th, 2023

News Release Monday, December 4, 2023 NIH-funded study in mice offers possible new target for high blood pressure treatments. A study supported by the National Institutes of Health suggests that the response of immune system cells inside the protective covering surrounding the brain may contribute to the cognitive decline that can occur in a person with chronic high blood pressure. Continue reading →

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Raymond Benza, MD, Heart Failure Expert, Named Chief of Pulmonary Hypertension for the Mount Sinai Health System – Diagnostic and Interventional…

Posted: Published on December 6th, 2023

December 5, 2023 Raymond Benza, MD, FACC, FAHA, FACP, a top expert in cardiovascular medicine and advanced heart failure and transplantation, has been named Director of Pulmonary Hypertension for the Mount Sinai Health System. In this newly created position, Dr. Benza will advance and standardize care for patients with pulmonary hypertension within hospitals across the Health System and further develop clinical research in this area of medicine. Continue reading →

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Comorbidities of diabetes and hypertension in Vietnam: current burden, trends over time, and correlated factors – BMC … – BMC Public Health

Posted: Published on December 6th, 2023

Data sources and survey populations This analysis combined data from 3 STEPs surveys in Vietnam. The sample size, sampling method, and study subjects (i.e., aged from 18 to 69 years old) were similar for the STEPs 2015 and 2021 Continue reading →

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Raymond Benza, MD, Heart Failure Expert, Named Chief of Pulmonary Hypertension for the Mount Sinai Health System – Mount Sinai

Posted: Published on December 6th, 2023

Raymond Benza, MD, FACC, FAHA, FACP, a top expert in cardiovascular medicine and advanced heart failure and transplantation, has been named Director of Pulmonary Hypertension for the Mount Sinai Health System. In this newly created position, Dr. Continue reading →

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Med’s Thomas M. Raffay looks at new study concerning pulmonary hypertension – The Daily | Case Western Reserve University

Posted: Published on December 6th, 2023

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