Parkinson’s disease
European Researchers Team Up with Pharma Companies to Develop Gait Detecting Sensor
A slower walking pace or more variable stride may indicate
cognitive decline, according to several studies presented at the Alzheimer’s
Association International Conference. Now...
University of Central Florida Researchers Developing Sensors to Detect Parkinson’s Disease in Seconds
Dopamine is a chemical that is believed to play a role in
various diseases such as Parkinson’s, depression and some cancers. When
Parkinson’ disease...
NeuRA Researchers Team Up with the Michael J. Fox and Shake It Up Foundations...
In People with Parkinson’s disease, falls are a common event
but pose serious health risks. Falls are frequently caused by gait impairments,
postural instability...
Pitt Researchers Develop Tiny Light-Activated Electrode for Neural Stimulation
Neural Stimulation involves electrical stimulation of nerve tissues and is the basis of emerging treatments for neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s disease. One of...
Innovative Brain Implant Reads and Stimulates Brain to Improve Parkinson’s Treatment
Neurostimulation is often used to treat conditions such as epilepsy, effects of stroke, and even depression. In this type of treatment, special devices are...
IBM Develops Fingernail Sensor That Uses Artificial Intelligence to Monitor Parkinson’s, Other Diseases
The strength of grip is a useful metric for monitoring diseases. Grip strength has been linked with the effectiveness of medication in people with...