One challenge to advancing Alzheimer’s disease treatments is that many patients have mixed brain pathologies, meaning more than one disease process is affecting the brain. This can complicate diagnosis, clinical trial design and treatment development because a therapy targeting only one disease process may be less effective if another is…
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — New research has found an association between taking glucosamine, a popular over-the-counter supplement used for joint pain, and a higher likelihood of progressing from mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer’s disease.
By: Alisha Katz Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias are expected to more than double by 2060. As June marks Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, three University of Florida researchers are working to improve clinicians’ ability to distinguish between these diseases — a critical step toward earlier diagnosis and better outcomes. …
By: Meredith Bauer-Mitchell and Eva Sailly A major challenge with Parkinson’s disease is managing tremors. Typically, one way they are treated is by taking medications that increase dopamine. But what if instead, the prescription could be a plate of beans? That’s what researchers at the University of…
By: Grace Huff GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Long-term exposure to common air pollutants may increase the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease-related dementia and Lewy body dementia, according to new research led by University of Florida Health. The study, published May 14 in JAMA Network Open, examined whether exposure to fine particulates…
As Parkinson’s Awareness Month comes to a close, the need for education, support and connection continues year-round. Whether you are living with Parkinson’s, caring for someone who is, or simply looking to learn more, having access to trusted resources can make a meaningful difference. Below are a few organizations and…
By: Grace Huff At the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases, research fellow A. Enrique Martinez-Nunez, M.D., Movement Disorders neurologist and ALS research fellow, is working to answer one of the most urgent questions in neurodegenerative disease: why does ALS progress differently from one patient to another?…
By: Mallory Bachmann GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Whether it’s the simple tick of a metronome or the thumping bassline in a disco classic, not all beats are created equal. A University of Florida Health research team that tested how rhythmic cues influence walking found that both those with Parkinson’s disease and…
Promoting Awareness Marketing Toolkit The Parkinson’s Foundation is working hard to spread awareness about Parkinson’s disease throughout Parkinson’s Awareness…
By: Mallory Bachmann Essential tremor, or ET, is the most common movement disorder that often causes small, rapid shaking, especially in the hands and head. While there is currently no cure, deep brain stimulation targeting the ventralis intermedius nucleus of the thalamus, or VIM DBS, has helped significantly reduce ET…
