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Parkinson’s gene affects more people than previously thought

New research finds that a gene previously thought to affect only a small percentage of Parkinson’s disease cases actually affects many more. The findings mean that treatments that are being developed for a small number of people may, in fact, benefit many more. Almost 1 million people in the United States and nearly 10 million people across the world...

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Parkinson’s may soon be treated with blood pressure drug

Isradipine, an antihypertensive drug, is emerging as a potential new treatment for Parkinson’s disease due to promising results of in vitro tests. Until now, it was unclear whether administering the drug in vivo would yield the same benefits — new research shows that it does. Isradipine is a calcium-channel inhibitor used to treat hypertension. Previous studies have...

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Key cause of Parkinson’s disease can be treated

A new Australian study modelling the early stages of Parkinson’s disease has given researchers insight into its causes and a possible treatment. “We’ve shown how inflammation within the brain is related to the development of Parkinson’s disease, and we’ve identified a potential mechanism that can prevent this inflammation,” says UNSW’s Dr Nic Dzamko. “This is...