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New pill reduces nasty side-effects of Parkinson’s meds in human trial
Despite being a mainstay of Parkinson's disease treatment, levodopa, a dopamine-replenishing medication, can cause nasty side ...
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Blood-brain barrier dysfunction and inflammation linked to Down syndrome Regression Disorder
A new research study led by Jonathan D. Santoro, MD, Director of the Neuroimmunology Program at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, shows evidence of dysfunction of the blood-brain barrier and ...
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Why are men more affected by Parkinson's disease? 🔬
A recent study reveals an immune mechanism that could explain why Parkinson's disease affects more men than women. This ...
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Why Parkinson’s disease is rising fast and what you can do
Parkinson's cases are set to double by 2050. Learn why it's rising and how lifestyle changes can support long-term brain ...
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 ...
Tottenham Hotspur Supports #LotsOfSocks Campaign for World Down Syndrome Day
The #LotsOfSocks campaign aims to raise awareness and celebrate the uniqueness of individuals with Down syndrome, who typically have three copies of the 21st chromosome. By wearing mismatched socks, ...
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Proudly supporting Down Syndrome Awareness Week
Players across both our men’s and women’s first-team today wore colourful, mismatched socks during training in support of ...
New program at High Hopes helps Parkinson’s patients with mobility & mental health
High Hopes is known for therapeutic horse riding, but a new program encourages Parkinson’s patients to be active in other ways. Every week, a group comes together at ...
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Blavatnik Therapeutics Challenge Awards Fuel Translational Research
Three research teams have been selected as recipients of the 2024 Blavatnik Therapeutics Challenge Awards, an annual awards ...
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Why Some People With Down Syndrome Avoid Dementia Despite Alzheimer’s Pathology
People with Down syndrome (DS) face a staggering 90% lifetime risk of developing dementia caused by Alzheimer's disease (AD) as they age. However, a new study from the University of Pittsburgh’s ...
Down syndrome case challenges Alzheimer's assumptions with unexpected cognitive stability
Studies reveal that people with Down syndrome (DS) have over a 90% lifetime risk of developing dementia caused by Alzheimer's disease (AD) as they age. Research from the University of Pittsburgh's ...
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Down Syndrome
The genetic cause for the most common type of hearing loss in children with Down syndrome has been identified in mice by researchers at UCL, the Francis Crick Institute and MRC Harwell Institute.