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Rare sleep disorder common among veterans with PTSD
on October 11, 2019 at 1:59 pm
Military veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder or concussion suffer from a thrashing form of sleep behavior at a rate that is far higher than the general population, according to a new study. Researchers next want to probe whether the sleep disorder might provide an early signal of the development of neurodegenerative conditions such as Parkinson's disease.
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Deciphering the early stages of Parkinson's disease is a matter of time
on October 11, 2019 at 11:47 am
Researchers haveidentified for the first time the initial steps of alpha-synuclein protein aggregates related to early onsets of hereditary Parkinson cases. The results may help the understanding of the early stages of the disease and how it develops over time.
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Parkinson's disease is also present in the blood
on October 3, 2019 at 3:17 pm
The behavior of immune cells in the blood is so different in patients with Parkinson's disease that it advocate for a new type of supplementary medicine, which can regulate the immune system and thus inhibit the deterioration of the brain.
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Genetic markers linked to the start of symptoms of Parkinson's disease
on October 1, 2019 at 12:39 pm
Researchers have identified a group of genetic variants related to the starting point of Parkinson's disease. These results, published in the journal Movement Disorders, will enable delimiting the research on new therapeutic targets, and could have implications in the diagnosis of the disease.
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Soldiers, athletes could improved outcomes from traumatic brain injuries
on September 4, 2019 at 7:40 pm
A traumatic brain injury is often easily suspected and can be confirmed and treated if necessary following an injury using a blood analysis, but scientists are reporting that even one mild blast to the brain can cause very subtle but permanent damage as well. Urine analysis taken within one week of a mild to traumatic brain injury also can provide faster diagnosis and treatment for such injuries.
