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A new blood test for Parkinson’s disease can diagnose this neurodegenerative condition 7 years earlier than previous tests. Specifically, the test determines the presence of eight proteins in blood samples from patients with Parkinson’s disease. The researchers used patients that had

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September 04, 2024

by Ray Schilling

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anxiety disorder, biomarker test, blood test, cognitive impairment, constipation, eight proteins, loss of smell, neurodegenerative condition, parkinson's disease, rapid eye movement

Focused Ultrasound as Tool to Treat Tremors and Depression

In the last few years focussed ultrasound as tool to treat tremors and depression has emerged successfully. A recent CNN article summarized this in detail. Focussed ultrasound treatment uses sound waves that are highly focussed. This can burn tissue, including brain tissue, to remove

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March 01, 2023

by Ray Schilling

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broken dishes, essential tremor, focussed ultrasound, functional neurosurgery, high degree of precision, interfering focus, magnifying glass, mapping the brain, procedure, spills

A new study found that 2-3 cups of coffee a day reduce kidney damage. 14,207 adults ages 45 – 64 were followed for a median period of 24 years. The researchers concentrated on the onset of acute kidney disease and on the consumption of coffee. They found there were 5 categories: 27% n

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July 20, 2022

by Ray Schilling

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acute kidney disease, acute kidney injury, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, caffeine, chlorogenic acid, consumption of coffee, diterpenes, kidney damage, neuroprotector

A new Canadian technology developed at Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto, Ont. labeled focal ultrasound an important new treatment modality. Most recently it drew attention because Paul Hudspith, a 52-year-old engineer from King City, Ont. received treatment for a brain tumor. He has rec

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February 06, 2019

by Ray Schilling

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blood brain barrier, brain tumor, Circuits of negative thinking, essential tremor, focal ultrasound, glioblastoma, obsessive-compulsive thinking, parkinson's disease

Research has shown that a new light-activated drug may treat Parkinson’s disease. At least research has found it to be successful in mice. Now trials will show whether this is also the case in humans. The investigative drug MRS7145 is able to block a protein, called the “adenosine A

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July 11, 2018

by Ray Schilling

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adenosine A2A receptor, appropriate wavelength of light, dopamine-producing neurons, fiberoptic brain implant, investigative drug mrs7145, parkinson's disease, rigidity, substantia nigra, tremor, wavelength of 405 nanometers

A recent study showed that you can get Parkinson’s disease from some statins. This news story is a result of this research paper. Researchers looked at 50 million insurance claim cases, and they identified 22,000 people living with Parkinson’s disease . Of these 2332 had a new

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July 26, 2017

by Ray Schilling

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A new Blood Test for Parkinson’s Disease

Focused Ultrasound as Tool to Treat Tremors and Depression

2-3 Cups of Coffee a Day Reduce Kidney Damage

Focal Ultrasound An Important New Treatment Modality

Light-Activated Drug May Treat Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson’s Disease From Some Statins

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