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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2009
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NEWS ABOUT: Parkinson's disease

Parkinson's disease stories: 30 news summaries

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Embryonic Stem-Cell Issue Still Dogs GOP

Pols can't nix research and back in-vitro
clinics: Time writer

Dec 2, 07 9:02 AM CST
(Newser) - Last week's breakthrough in stem-cell research—the creation of cells from skin rather than embryos—is a tremendous scientific advance, writes Michael Kinsley in Time magazine. But the new science doesn't let hypocritical GOP politicians dodge the controversy over embryonic stem cells: They will still be risking human lives with... More »

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stem cell research • stem cells • in vitro fertilization • GOP • Parkinson's disease • embryo • morals

Gene Therapy for Parkinson's Delivers
 Major Results

Researchers find dramatic improvement

Nov 20, 07 4:47 AM CST
(Newser) - New evidence indicates that the first gene therapy for Parkinson's disease has achieved measurable success. Brain scans of patients receiving the treatment confirmed significant changes, supporting earlier anecdotal accounts of 65% improvements in mobility and other gains, according to a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of ... More »

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medical breakthrough • genetics • gene therapy • Parkinson's disease • brain

Dolly Scientist Dumps Embryo Cloning Method

Switches to less controversial
Japanese technique

Nov 18, 07 7:18 AM CST
(Newser) - The scientist who created the cloned sheep Dolly is now abandoning the technique he pioneered in favor of a rival method of cell modification developed in Japan. The Japanese approach, which genetically manipulates adult human cells, has proven less controversial than embryonic stem cell research. But scientist Ian Wilmut insists... More »

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stem cell research • Japan • stem cells • Parkinson's disease • heart attack • cloning • stroke • Dolly the sheep • Ian Wilmut

Antibiotic May Buy Time for Treating Stroke Victims

Patients who receive acne drug in first 23 hours show 'dramatic' improvement

Oct 2, 07 9:56 AM CDT
(Newser) - An antibiotic commonly used to treat acne has shown promise in helping stroke victims recover. Patients who got minocycline within a day of their stroke fared markedly better than those who did not, a discovery that could open the critical window for treating stroke victims from just 3 hours to... More »

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medicine • Parkinson's disease • antibiotics • Lou Gehrig's disease • stroke • minocycline • amyotrophic lateral sclerosis • ALS

Victim of Bad Heroin Sparks Parkinson's Treatment

Junkie offered brain for guinea pig testing

Sep 22, 07 3:01 PM CDT
(Newser) - An addict who developed Parkinson’s-like symptoms from a nasty batch of heroin has helped researchers find a new way to treat the disease. In prison for attempted murder, Toby Govea agreed to be a human guinea pig – and let doctors experiment with “deep brain stimulation," drilling... More »

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drug addiction • heroin • Parkinson's disease • deep brain stimulation

US Life Expectancy Hits Record

Americans expected to live almost 78 years, but country still places 42nd

Sep 12, 07 4:58 PM CDT
(Newser) - Americans can expect to live longer than ever before, according to figures out today, thanks to falling rates of deaths from heart disease, cancer, and stroke. In 2005, US life expectancy increased to almost 78 years, the country’s highest number ever—but only 42nd in the world. The news... More »

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cancer • heart disease • Parkinson's disease • infant mortality • life expectancy • stroke • Alzheimer's Disease

Brits Approve Experiments on Human-Animal Embryos

Hybrids to be created for stem cell research

Sep 4, 07 4:19 AM CDT
(Newser) - Controversial experiments with embryos that are part human, part animal will be approved by a British commission tomorrow, the Guardian reports. Researchers hope to create the hybrid embryos to extract stem cells for use in potential treatments of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases, and possibly motor neuron problems and spinal cord... More »

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stem cell research • hybrid animal • stem cells • Parkinson's disease • embryo • Alzheimer's Disease

Estrogen Staves Off Dementia

Women under 50 derive benefit; hormone is 'harmful' after 65

Aug 30, 07 5:18 AM CDT
(Newser) - Women under 50 who've had their ovaries removed double their risk of disorders like dementia and Parkinson's disease later in life if they don't undergo estrogen-replacement therapy, new research reveals. The findings may lead to more aggressive treatment for premenopausal women who don't produce estrogen naturally, Time reports. More »

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health • women's health • dementia • women • estrogen • menopause • Parkinson's disease

Mouse Stem
Cell Discovery Speeds Cures

'Missing link' embryonic cell boosts fight against Parkinsons, diabetes

Jun 28, 07 4:29 AM CDT
(Newser) - British scientists have discovered a new type of stem cell in mice that's much closer to human embryonic stem cells, making them invaluable in the search for cures for diseases like Parkinson's and diabetes. Two independent teams from Oxford and Cambridge today revealed the "missing link" cells, which can... More »

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stem cell research • disease • stem cells • science • mice • cells • Parkinson's disease • epiblast • Cambridge • Oxford

New Studies Give Hope to Parkinson's Patients

Gene therapy, drug could halt disease

Jun 22, 07 4:25 AM CDT
(Newser) - Two new experimental treatments for Parkinson's could stop the progress of the devastating disease and allay its symptoms, researchers say. A new study shows gene therapy was successful in boosting production of an enzyme that calms overactive neurons, reducing the jittery effects of the brain disorder. More »

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medicine • health • drugs • disease • science • gene therapy • Parkinson's disease

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