Parkinsons Symptoms

Jan 06, 2025

What is Parkinson's? Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that primarily affects movement and coordination. It is a condition caused by the gradual loss of dopamine-producing neurons in the brain, leading to symptoms such as tremors, rigidity, bradykinesia (slowness of movement), and p...

Aug 31, 2017

Japanese researchers report promising results from an experimental therapy for Parkinson’s disease that involves implanting neurons made from ‘reprogrammed’ stem cells into the brain. A trial conducted in monkeys with a version of the disease showed that the treatment improved their symptoms and seemed to be safe, a...