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Parkinson’s disease, this new virus could be the reason behind it

June 19, 2018 Loknath Dasbe, behind, Could, Disease, It, New, Parkinson's, Reason, The, This, virus

According to the study conducted by the American Society for Microbiology, bacteriophages play a certain role in the onset of Parkinson’s disease (PD). The researchers, led by George Tetz, showed that the abundance of lytic Lactococcus phages was higher in PD patients when compared to healthy individuals. This abundance led to a 10-fold reduction in neurotransmitter-producing Lactococcus, suggesting the possible role of phages in neurodegeneration. Comparative analysis of the bacterial component also revealed significant decreases in Streptococcus spp. and Lactobacillus spp. in PD. Lactococcus are regulators of gut permeability and…

Defective Brain Cells Are Spreading Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s

February 13, 2017 SrijitaAlzheimer's, and, Are, Brain, cells, Defective, Parkinson's, Spreading

Brain is the most important organ of the human body yet most of its functioning is still unknown to doctors and scientists. We humans use merely five per cent of the brain’s total functioning throughout our life. The full potential of a human brain’s working has yet not been completely figured out. Neurons are the building blocks of the nervous system which includes the brain and the spinal cord. Neurons normally don’t reproduce or replace themselves, so when they become damaged or die they cannot be replaced by the body…

Exercise May Help Parkinson’s Disease Patients

November 17, 2016 SrijitaDisease, exercise:, Help, May, Parkinson's, Patients:

Exercise may help improve gait, balance and reduce risks of falls in individuals living with Parkinson’s disease, researchers say. Parkinson’s Disease — a neurodegenerative disease that impacts movement, often including tremors — affects nearly seven to 10 million persons around the world, according to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation. Despite the progressive nature of the disease, people living with Parkinson’s disease can expect to improve their physical condition by being more physically active, the researchers said. “Exercise should be a life-long commitment to avoid physical and cognitive decline, and our research…

New Biomarker For Parkinson’s Disease Found in Urine

July 8, 2016 SrijitaBiomarker, Disease, for, Found, In, New, Parkinson's, Urine

Researchers have discovered that a protein in urine samples correlates with the presence and severity of Parkinson’s disease. The biomarker may act as a possible guide for future clinical treatments and a monitor of the efficacy of potential new Parkinson’s drugs in real time during treatment. “Nobody thought we’d be able to measure the activity of this huge protein called LRRK2 (pronounced lark two) in biofluids since it is usually found inside neurons in the brain,” said Andrew West, Professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham in the…

Parkinson’s ailment has Shot Up in US Over 30 Years: examine

June 27, 2016 Srijita30, ailment, Examine, Has, In, Over, Parkinson's, Shot, Up, US, Years

The prevalence of different forms of Parkinsonism, inclusive of the most not unusual type, Parkinson’s ailment, has expanded appreciably within the US in 30 years from 1976 to 2005, a new have a look at by way of Mayo health facility in Minnesota found out.Parkinsonism is the umbrella term that consists of Parkinson’s ailment however additionally may include other disorders. The analysis of parkinsonism calls for the presence of slowness of motion and at the least a further symptom — a tremor while at rest, muscle stress or an inclination…

nutritional complement may want to improve Parkinson’s remedy

June 26, 2016 Srijitacomplement, Improve, May, nutritional, Parkinson's, remedy, to, Want

Oral dietary complement of a natural molecule has been determined to gain sufferers in a preliminary clinical trial for Parkinson’s disease, researchers from Thomas Jefferson university in Philadelphia, US said.inside the examine, researchers determined that administration of the natural molecule, n-acetylcysteine (NAC), with robust antioxidant results, improved the patient’s mental and physical talents. NAC is an oral supplement that can be received at most nutrition stores, and interestingly additionally is available in an intravenous shape that is used to guard the liver in acetaminophen overdose.”This have a look at famous…