Parkinsons

Roberta Wilson-Garrett looked at the glove keeping her right hand steady and smiled. At bay for the moment were tremors caused by Parkinson's disease affecting her muscle control. She could do things others take for granted, like write crisply with a pen or hold a cup of coffee without spilling. The reprieve shared by the Canadian woman at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2024) in Las Vegas came thanks to a GyroGlove."It's a life changer for me," said Wilson-Garrett, describing how GyroGlove stopped tremors that make…

Researchers from Harvard and Boston University have used a soft, wearable robot to help a person living with Parkinson's walk without freezing. As explained by the researchers, freezing is one of the most common and debilitating symptoms of Parkinson's disease, a neurodegenerative disorder that affects more than nine million people globally.Elevate Your Tech Prowess with High-Value Skill CoursesOffering CollegeCourseWebsiteIndian School of BusinessISB Product ManagementVisitIIM LucknowIIML Executive Programme in FinTech,…

If you follow the world of robotic exoskeletons with any frequency, you’re no doubt aware of the two primary categories. The first is aimed firmly at workers with strenuous or repetitive jobs such as lifting and transporting packages. The second is assistive, largely focused at individuals with mobility impairments. The latter category is often the domain of soft robotic exoskeletons – those with fabric parts designed to be more of a day-to-day assistive accessory. These systems are also increasingly focused on…

By Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences January 5, 2024Innovative research has developed a soft robotic garment that significantly reduces freezing episodes in Parkinson’s disease patients, offering a promising new approach to treatment and understanding of the disease. (Artist’s concept.) Credit: SciTechDaily.comRobotic exosuit eliminated gait freezing, a common and highly debilitating symptom.Freezing is one of the most common and debilitating symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, a…

A recent study discovered a microbial metabolite that induces Parkinson’s-like symptoms. This research highlights the potential environmental factors contributing to Parkinson’s disease, particularly focusing on the impact of microbial metabolites on dopamine-producing neurons. The findings open new avenues for understanding and potentially treating Parkinson’s disease. Credit: SciTechDaily.comResearchers from the University of Vienna, University of Konstanz, and Albert Einstein College of Medicine have discovered a…

The biosensor and reader are designed to be used at home or at a point of care. The system can transmit results wirelessly to physicians, patients, and patient’s caregivers and family. Credit: David Baillot/University of California San DiegoThe next steps involve testing saliva and urine samples with the biosensor.An international team of scientists has created a handheld, non-invasive device that can detect biomarkers for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Diseases. This biosensor can also wirelessly send the findings to a…

It was the late 1980s when Gary Mund felt his pinky tremble. At first it seemed like a random occurrence, but pretty quickly he realized something was seriously wrong.Within two years, Mund — a crew worker with the Eastern Municipal Water District in Riverside County — was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. The illness would eventually consume much of his life, clouding his speech, zapping most of his motor skills and taking away his ability to work and drive. “It sucks,” said Mund, 69. He speaks tersely, because every…

Researchers have discovered a method to detect Parkinson’s disease up to 30 years before symptoms appear, using a biomarker and PET scans. This breakthrough involves tracking neurodegeneration more sensitively than current methods and identifies Rapid Eye Movement sleep behavior disorder (RBD) as a significant early indicator of Parkinson’s. The findings could lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment, potentially up to 10 years sooner than currently possible.Researchers at The Florey and Austin Health in Melbourne,…

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Dopamine is your brain's way of saying "job well done". Whether it's a winning hand of cards or nibbling on a favorite sweet treat, it's the neurotransmitter dopamine unlocking its own class of neuron that generates that sparkle of joy.Scientists have suspected the nerve cells that react to this happy little hormone might come in more than one variety, some of which might play a role in functions other than pure reward.An investigation led by researchers from Northwestern University in the US has recently uncovered three…