Neurodegenerative diseases are diseases in which nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord gradually die over a long period of time. These include Alzheimer's, ALS, Parkinson's and multiple sclerosis. Using the information in a Finnish biodatabase FinnGen and a British database, researchers identified 22 virus-disease pairs in which infection with the virus was associated with an increased risk of such diseases. Viral encephalitis had the greatest impact on the risk of later developing Alzheimer's. Influenza infection with pneumonia increased...
Researchers, with support from the Michael J. Fox Foundation, are trying to find ways to treat people at risk for Parkinson's disease early. These warning signs can be early signs of the condition.Researchers, with support from the Michael J. Fox Foundation, are trying to find ways to treat people at risk for Parkinson's disease early. These warning signs can be early signs of the condition.source site-1
Hollywood Fighting Parkinson's: Michael J. Fox receives an honorary Oscar Woody Harrelson (l) presents the award to Michael J. Fox. photo © Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP/dpa The "Governors Awards" are a little taste of the Oscars. This year's winners include "Back to the Future" star Michael J. Fox. Around four months before the 95th Oscar Gala, the honorary Oscars were awarded in Los Angeles, California on Saturday evening (local time). Among others, the actor Michael J. Fox was honored for his efforts...
The impetus came last year on vacation in Italy. Martin Prochaska-Metz saw a table tennis table and asked himself: "What else is there?" Before he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease eight years ago, the former puppeteer only played table tennis occasionally. His wife Karin Metz, on the other hand, played for a time in the second Bundesliga in the Rhineland and later in the women's team in Schwabhausen. As it turned out, there was still a lot going on with...
US engineers show that a neural network based on breathing patterns can detect the neurological disease Parkinson's disease before typical symptoms appear. Artificial intelligence detects Parkinson's disease based on breathing patterns during sleep. Photo: Panthermedia.net/agsandrew In Germany alone, 400,000 patients are affected by Parkinson's disease, and the trend is rising. The disease causes tremors, slow movements and stiff muscles. In many cases, it is only recognized when people show typical motor symptoms. Parkinson's disease can only be detected using complex...
The third opus in his series "The hospital and its ghosts" will not be released until the end of the year. But it is for a less encouraging announcement that his production company spoke on Monday. Danish director Lars von Trier has Parkinson's disease, the company announced on Monday, adding that he was in good shape and was being treated for his symptoms.His series maintainedAt the initiative of the "Dogma" which advocates a cinema in direct contact with reality, the...
Research recognized early on that a Covid-19 infection on the Brain can affect. The previously known neurological consequences of Corona include, for example difficulty concentrating, "Brain Fog" and even that loss of brain mass. Now has one Study from Denmark found that too risk of nervous diseases increases sharply due to a corona infection. People who have tested positive for Corona also become ill higher risk of Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease. Likewise, the danger increases, a so-called ischemic strokeso to...
New study proves: Corona increases the risk of Parkinson's and Alzheimer'sAugsburg GeneralNew studies: Corona could trigger Alzheimer's life & knowledgeIMAGEAlzheimer's, Parkinson's and cerebral infarction: Risk of nervous diseases increases after COVID-19 infectionWEB.DE NewsIncreased risk of certain brain diseases after Covid-19Pharmaceutical NewspaperCorona study: Covid-19 increases the risk of Parkinson's and Alzheimer'st-onlineWatch "More on the topic" in Google News source site
Aspen, Parkinson. In partnership with the University Hospital Center (CHU) of Lille, InBrain Pharma, a start-up specializing in biotechnology, has developed a revolutionary method to treat Parkinson's disease. This involves administering, for the first time in the world, dopamine directly into the brain of patients. The first clinical trials show spectacular results.Although less widespread than Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease still affects no less than 200,000 people each year in France. And without wishing to be alarmist, qualifying Parkinson's disease as...
crooner Ute Freudenberg suffers from Parkinson's disease Ute Freudenberg does not want to celebrate her 50th stage anniversary until next year. Photo: Hendrik Schmidt/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa © dpa-infocom GmbH The illness slowed down her life in many areas, the 66-year-old said on a talk show. But she doesn't want to let her get her down. The "Jugendliebe" singer Ute Freudenberg has been diagnosed with Parkinson's for years. She spoke about this for the first time on Friday evening on the MDR talk...
