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  1. 6 days ago · A groundbreaking study will investigate Parkinson’s disease in unprecedented detail, with the aim of discovering a cure for the condition. The Landmark programme will look at what causes ...

  2. 4 days ago · Dec. 16, 2022. Photo by Moshe Shai/Flash90. Tel Aviv University researchers have discovered a novel method to detect protein aggregation, a hallmark of Parkinson’s disease, potentially enabling diagnosis up to 15 years before symptoms appear. This early detection could lead to preventive treatments for at-risk individuals, particularly those ...

  3. 6 days ago · Although inroads have been made in understanding the causes of the condition, a complete picture of how and why people develop Parkinson’s still eludes experts. Professor David Dexter, Director of Research at Parkinson’s UK, says: “The Landmark project is a highlight of my career. I set up the Brain Bank 22 years ago because I knew that ...

  4. 5 days ago · The prevalence of Parkinson’s has doubled in the past 25 years. There are about 8.5 million people with the disease worldwide, and 1,200 new sufferers are diagnosed annually in Israel.

  5. 5 days ago · What is Parkinsons disease, and how does it develop? Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative brain condition that causes a variety of symptoms, notably uncontrollable movements, including shaking, stiffness, trouble with coordination and balance, and cognitive difficulties.

  6. 4 days ago · Genetic mutations are linked to about 10 to 15 percent of Parkinson’s diagnoses, said Dr. Michael S. Okun, a neurologist at the University of Florida. Environmental and other factors are at play ...

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  8. 2 days ago · Dr. Pal has received research grants given to the Institute from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Scientific Knowledge for Ageing and Neurological ailments (SKAN) Research Trust, India and Michael J. Fox Foundation and honoraria from the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society, and Movement Disorder Societies of Korea, Taiwan and Bangladesh and Japanese Society of Neurology for invited lectures and honorarium from Teva-Lundbeck ...