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UCSF: Parkinson’s Disease Protein Impedes Nerve Signaling Long Before Brain Cells Die
October 4, 2010
… Norris Parkinson’s disease patients have not benefited from any new type of standard treatment in decades. Even so, … the brain.” “This finding shifts the focus in Parkinson’s from cell loss to the much earlier phenomenon of synaptic … and a general lack of movement – are considered to result from the gradual loss of brain cells that make the …
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Sexual & Reproductive Health
… are common in people with Parkinson's. These can stem from disease, medication side effects or changes in body … likely to contribute to ED. Other treatments for ED range from medications, such as Viagra (sildenafil) and Cialis … with orgasm. Some also have pain with intercourse , often from decreased lubrication. Changes in the hormone estrogen …
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Brian Baehr: "I decided to focus on living."
April 20, 2012
… optional one-mile run was added to the event. Young men from an ASU fraternity and players from the rugby team worked tirelessly to construct obstacles … more exciting obstacles. The recent addition of new friends from the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center has been an increased …
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What We Fund: $40.2M Toward Tools to Measure Parkinson’s and Therapies to Treat It
October 25, 2024
… to prevent dopamine degeneration by stopping mitochondria from developing this hole. Led by Anthony Richard Rutter, … turning, during activities of daily life. Now, with backing from MJFF, the team will launch a six-week, multisite … of the aSyn-SAA is that it requires spinal fluid, obtained from a relatively invasive lumbar puncture. A team of …
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News in Context: FDA "Breakthrough Therapy Designation" and Acadia's Nuplazid
September 21, 2018
… The brief also includes positive comments about Nuplazid from several Parkinson's experts. Originally posted April … makes companies eligible to receive additional guidance from the FDA on trial design, safety and efficacy standards, … This includes seeking as much information as possible from your care provider before starting any drug, but also …
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Michael's Story
… moved many times during his childhood. His father retired from the Canadian Armed Forces in 1971 and settled the … After one more season of Spin City , Michael retired from full-time acting to focus on advocacy and fundraising … the world . Michael is the recipient of honorary degrees from the following academic institutions: The Karolinska …