Alzheimer’s test predicts loss of brain function in Parkinson’s disease

Tuesday, December 13th, 2011

Washington, Dec 13 (ANI): A method of classifying the pattern in which cells in the brain are lost or damaged in Alzheimer’s using MRIs can also predict cognitive impairment in Parkinson’s disease, a new study has revealed.

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Test for Alzheimer’s disease predicts cognitive decline in Parkinson’s disease

Tuesday, December 13th, 2011

A method of classifying brain atrophy patterns in Alzheimer’s disease patients using MRIs can also detect cognitive decline in Parkinson’s disease, according to a new study. Researchers also found that higher baseline Alzheimer’s patterns of atrophy predicted long-term cognitive decline in cognitively normal Parkinson’s patients. The study is published online ... continue reading

The Latest Brain Discoveries From Alzheimer’s to Autism to Stroke

Thursday, December 8th, 2011

A synopsis of scientific developments in brain cancer, schizophrenia, Parkinson’s, and other illnesses.

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Scripps Florida researchers probe causes of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s through the brains of flies, mice (The Palm Beach Post)

Sunday, January 10th, 2010

Scripps Florida researchers probe causes of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s through the brains of flies, mice

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Alzheimer’s And Parkinson’s Could Be Treated By Epilepsy Drugs (Medical News Today)

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

Researchers in the USA have discovered a potential new function for anti-epileptic drugs in treating neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.

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