Ultrasound research literally breaks down barriers to treating Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 15, 2023
New ultrasound technology, developed by a team led by Columbia University, would be able improve drug delivery — gene therapy — to the brain via focused ultrasound that contains microbubbles.
17 percent of patients seeing neurologist travel long distance
Sep 13, 2023
Factors associated with long-distance travel include low neurologist density, rural setting and visits for ALS and nervous system cancer.
Finger-tapping tool the latest AI-enabled diagnostic for seniors in various stages of Parkinson’s
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 13, 2023
By analyzing tapping fingers, a new AI tool can potentially diagnose Parkinson’s symptoms within minutes, new research shows.
Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s disease share protective association at HLA locus
Sep 08, 2023
Protective HLA-DRB1*04 subtypes bind strongly to aggregation-prone tau PHF6 sequence when acetylated at K311.
AI could make implantable drug delivery a realistic option for many seniors, research suggests
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 08, 2023
Researchers have proposed an implantable drug delivery system that uses AI to help avoid buildup of scar tissue or autoimmune responses.
Alzheimer’s blood tests claim ‘very high accuracy’ via screening results, latest research shows
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 07, 2023
A new blood test could provide an efficient and simple thumbs-up, thumbs-down method for screening for Alzheimer’s disease, researchers say.
Back in the ring
By
Foster Stubbs
Sep 06, 2023
Waltonwood Ashburn resident Jim Tait has taken a few punches, inside and outside of a boxing ring. Find out more, and learn how to submit your photos!
New lightweight ‘wearable robot’ tech could aid in mobility therapy
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 31, 2023
New technology involving more pliable sensors made from lightweight materials showed promise in analyzing body movements across a wide range of motion, according to a new study.
Business briefs, Aug. 31
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 31, 2023
CMS vows to move forward with staffing proposal ‘soon’ despite ‘inconclusive’ research … House committee asks DOJ about COVID relief fraud … $2.4K American Parkinson Disease Association grant...
Specific GI syndromes linked to Parkinson’s disease
Aug 25, 2023
Gastroparesis, dysphagia, constipation and IBS without diarrhea are associated with PD in case-control, cohort analyses.