You searched for Joanne Clements

6 days ago

New molecule could reverse neurodegeneration in Parkinson’s

Researchers at a university in Spain have discovered a new molecule which they claim can block and reverse neurodegeneration in Parkinson’s. The molecule – named SynuClean-D – is able to reduce alpha-synuclein aggregations which cause degeneration. The study – published in science journal ‘PNAS’ – explains how researchers at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain, tested over 14,000 molecules before discovering SynuClean-D. They then tested the molecule on a Caenorhabditis worm – one of the most commonly used animals when researching neurodegenerative diseases – finding that it boosted its mobility and protected it from neural degeneration. Salvador Ventura, the study coordinator, said: “Everything seems to indicate that the molecule we identified, the SynuClean-D, may provide therapeutic applications for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s in the future.”

2 weeks ago

Could art therapy help people with Parkinson’s?

A new study by US researchers will investigate the impact of art therapy on Parkinson’s motor symptoms. The study – which will be conducted by researchers at the Marlene and Paolo Fresco Institute for Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders, US – will focus on 40 participants, half of which have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s. The sessions will be led by professionals with a master’s degree in art therapy. It is hoped the approach will help people with Parkinson’s restore functional independence and maintain a high quality of life. Writing in the ‘Complementary Therapies in Medicine’ journal, the authors commented: “[Art therapy] could be used to improve impaired visuospatial functions in patients with PD, including visually-guided attention, shape recognition, motion perception, abstraction, sensory-motor integration, and hand-eye coordination.” In addition, the researchers believe art therapy may help improve the emotional wellbeing of participants.

3 weeks ago

Study finds that typing speed could indicate Parkinson’s

New research from Charles Sturt University, Queensland, Australia, has suggested that a person’s typing speed could be an early indicator of Parkinson’s. As part of the study, researchers used a computer programme to record the typing speed of 76 individuals – 27 of which had Parkinson’s – over a period of nine months. Researchers found they were able to detect Parkinson’s with a 78% accuracy rate – as the speed at which participants used their keyboards indicated whether or not they had a tremor. It is hoped that these findings will lead to the development of a diagnostic tool that will help medical professionals diagnose the condition in the future. Warwick Adams, who authored the study, said: “The end-game is to develop a widely-available screening test for both GPs and individuals.”

Perspectives

Misdiagnosed with Parkinson’s: why access to specialist neurologists is essential

Perspectives

Doctors thought I had Parkinson’s for nearly a decade – they were wrong

There are 2 results for "Joanne Clements" in "All"

New molecule could reverse neurodegeneration in Parkinson’s

Could art therapy help people with Parkinson’s?

Study finds that typing speed could indicate Parkinson’s

{title}

Subscribe

Perspectives

Misdiagnosed with Parkinson’s: why access to specialist neurologists is essential

Perspectives

Doctors thought I had Parkinson’s for nearly a decade – they were wrong

There are 2 results for "Joanne Clements" in "All"

New molecule could reverse neurodegeneration in Parkinson’s

Could art therapy help people with Parkinson’s?

Study finds that typing speed could indicate Parkinson’s

{title}

Subscribe

Sign in