Vaccine Offers New Hope for Parkinson’s and MSA Patients Parkinson’s disease (PD) and multiple system atrophy (MSA) are serious brain disorders affecting millions globally. They cause dopamine loss, motor problems, and other symptoms1. Current treatments help manage symptoms but don’t cure the disease. Researchers are looking into new treatments, like vaccines, to fight these diseases. […]
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A 2021 study found that 80% of people who were hospitalized with COVID-19 had neurological symptoms1. This shows a worrying link between the virus and brain damage. It means COVID-19 could lead to ongoing brain issues, not just a short illness. The virus’s effect on the brain is becoming clear, making us wonder about its […]
A new blood test can tell apart Parkinson’s patients from healthy people with 100% accuracy. This test uses a machine-learning model to spot specific proteins in the blood. It correctly identified all Parkinson’s patients and 79% of those with REM sleep behavior disorder up to seven years early1. This blood test is a big step […]