Category: Parkinson’s News

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Wollongong hospital offering new hope for Parkinson’s patients

Wollongong Private Hospital is offering new hope for local patients with Parkinson’s Disease, introducing an innovative new treatment option, previously not available between Sydney and Melbourne. Deep brain stimulation (DBS) involves implanting small electrodes in the brain which are controlled by a pacemaker-like device inserted in the chest. The electrodes produce electrical impulses to manage […]
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Study uncovers key genes behind Parkinson’s in young Indians

Bengaluru, Feb 6 (IANS): A team of scientists has identified key genes that raise the risk of Parkinson’s disease in young Indians.
The team, led by Parkinson’s Research Alliance of India (PRAI) and MedGenome, a global genomics company in South Asia, made a comprehensive analysis of rare and common genetic variations …..