… Posiphen is a small molecule drug that inhibits expression of alpha-synuclein, a protein involved in … We propose studies in a pre-clinical model of PD to test the potential of Posiphen as a treatment of PD. … models have the gastrointestinal manifestations commonly seen in early PD, including constipation and slow …

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… as the disease progresses. When foreign material enters into the airway it is called aspiration and can lead to … uses a device that helps the muscles involved in swallow become active with the intent on combating the bradykinetic, … used in breathing. This technique uses an experimental pressure threshold device to accomplish the strength …

… During the pandemic, when in-person visits are limited, many people with Parkinson’s are seeing their doctors virtually through telemedicine. While it can be … cues and even lip reading. Use a bigger screen, such as a computer desktop instead of a telephone. Sit behind or next …

… Sleep is essential to brain health, but for many people with Parkinson’s, it doesn’t come easily. Changes in brain chemistry, movement symptoms … risk factors such as RBD to understand how to treat and prevent brain disease. Learn More …

…              The objective of this study is to explore the role of glycans (sugars attached to proteins) … limitations. This study will leverage pharmaceutical company Ezose’s novel, high-throughput technology, the … be separated into two categories: 1) sustained changes, where the concentration of 18 glycans increased gradually …