A new study has unveiled the genetic roots of left-handedness. These findings not only shed light on the complex interplay between genetics and brain asymmetry but also link left-handedness with neurodevelopmental disorders. #Neurodegenerative #Neurology bit.ly/3w13hIk

A serious misconception about Parkinson’s disease is that rehabilitative care should only be for the later stages of the disease. In fact, rehabilitation can play a crucial role in managing and improving PD from day one. #ParkinsonsDisease #Rehabilitation bit.ly/3J6kQd9

A new study suggests people with Parkinson’s disease experienced significant improvement in tremors, mobility, and other movement symptoms after undergoing a minimally invasive procedure using focused ultrasound. #ParkinsonsDisease #Ultrasound bit.ly/3WOXpgC

The Royal College of Physicians was founded in 1518, making it the oldest medical college in England. Over the centuries, it has often played a significant role in shaping public health and raising standards. #Physicians #PublicHealth bit.ly/4bmJsut

A study, tracking changes in Parkinson’s patients, found a significant thinning of the retinal layer linked to the severity of the disease. Eye tests could become a non-invasive tool for predicting its severity of Parkinson’s. #ParkinsonsDisease #EyeTest bit.ly/4bvzLKA

Currently, there is no single test to diagnose Parkinson’s disease. However new research indicates that a skin biopsy could possibly lead to accurate diagnosis of Parkinson’s and other neurodegenerative diseases. #ParkinsonsDisease #SkinBiopsy bit.ly/3wyOEMW

Since its inception, the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) has deployed a ‘de-risking’ research strategy to drive forward the development of new Parkinson’s disease treatments. #ParkinsonsDisease #Derisking bit.ly/44Wp7Kb

Researchers uncovered a critical link between exercise, muscle function, and brain health. Their study reveals that nerves activating muscles during exercise also trigger the release of molecules that enhance brain function. #BrainFunction bit.ly/3yt3jtB

For people with Parkinson’s disease and care partners and the ever-changing symptoms as PD progresses, it’s easy for mental health to not be a priority. Here are eight practical ways you can work on your mental health. #ParkinsonsDisease #MentalHealth bit.ly/3XyLqnt

Previous research shown that regular caffeine intake is associated with a reduced risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. However a new study has found there were no benefits on disease progression. #ParkinsonsDisease #Caffeine bit.ly/3W5NGlj

Currently, there is no single test to detect Parkinson’s disease, so doctors rely on symptoms to diagnose. However, a new study shows that a skin biopsy test can reliably detect Parkinson’s and other related diseases. #ParkinsonsDisease #SkinBiopsy bit.ly/3wyOEMW

Dementia can present itself very differently from one patient to the next. Symptoms that severely affect one person may be less noticeable in another, however there are certain signs and symptoms that crop up more frequently. #Dementia #Neurodegenerative bit.ly/3DMrLFL

Therapies that could modify the progression of Parkinson’s disease are evolving. A 2023 analysis of active drug therapy trials showed 76 were investigating symptomatic treatments and another 63 were exploring disease-modifying therapies. #ParkinsonsDisease bit.ly/3RHCKr9

Neuro engineers discovered certain brain cells age faster than others, particularly in Alzheimer’s patients. Using a technique called MUSIC, they identified distinct aging patterns in brain cells and sex-specific differences in aging. #AlzheimersDisease bit.ly/4eAe1yY

A study finds that specialized MRI scans can detect early brain changes that indicate a higher risk for Alzheimer’s disease. This could help clinicians identify at-risk individuals and implement preventive strategies sooner. #MRI #AlzheimersDisease bit.ly/4cj99Me

Parkinson’s disease is caused by the death of neurons that produce dopamine. A new study is the first to identify a brain receptor called GUCY2C as a potential way to fight dopamine loss. #ParkinsonsDisease #Dopamine bit.ly/4dstRKC

In a groundbreaking study, scientists have determined the structure of molecules within a human brain, providing new insights into how these proteins disrupt cellular communication, leading to Alzheimer’s symptoms. #AlzheimersDisease #BrainMolecules bit.ly/4datdBR

A new study predicts cognitive decline rates in people with early Alzheimer’s and explores how new drugs may slow this process, which could help answer practical questions about quality of life for patients. #AlzheimersDisease #QualityofLife bit.ly/4cbF15y

For many, living with Parkinson’s disease can make it harder to leave the house on a daily basis, so travelling to another part of the world, may seem impossible. Check out these eight tips for traveling with Parkinson’s. #Travelling #ParkinsonsDisease bit.ly/3XyOApp

Researchers identified unique molecular signatures of blood-brain barrier dysfunction in Alzheimer’s disease. These findings could lead to new diagnostic biomarkers and treatment options for Alzheimer’s. #AlzheimersDisease bit.ly/4dbigjj