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NLRP3 Inflammasome in Parkinson's Disease
… the activity of the NLRP3 inflammasome in central nervous system tissues from Parkinson’s patients, we will inform … the activity of inflammasomes in the central nervous system (CNS) of Parkinson’s disease patients, we will …
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With Foundation Support, Maintaining Momentum in PD Research Is Possible
October 5, 2020
… six years. Medtronic’s Precept deep brain stimulation (DBS) system records brain activity, which may help care providers … to test adaptive DBS for gait and balance. An adaptive system would stimulate the brain only when needed (rather …
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Resources for Investors & Funders
… Parkinson's Disease is Moving Towards a Biologic Staging System Recent biomarker advancements enable accurate … clinical symptoms. This proposal introduces a staging system, NSD-ISS, categorizing individuals by α-synuclein …
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17 New Genetic Variants Linked To Parkinson's Disease
September 12, 2017
… this latest GWAS play a role in lysosomal and autophagy systems, sometimes referred to as the cell’s trash collection and recycling systems. We’re already doing a lot of work in this area. …
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Funded Research: Biomarkers in the Eye, Levodopa Pump & Repurposed Drug
September 18, 2013
… could form the basis of a diagnostic eye test for PD. Pump System to Continuously Administer Levodopa/Carbidopa … in the body. The study also will determine whether the pump system is easy for patients to use at home. If effective, …
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Stress and Parkinson’s: Understanding the Connection
… up symptom progression. Chronic stress keeps the nervous system in a heightened state. Over long periods, this can … strategies: Physical activity can help reset your nervous system. Both low-impact (think yoga or walking) and …