Pesticides may lead to Parkinson's disease Apr 1, 2008
The disease was first discovered and its symptoms documented in 1817-Essay on the Shaking Palsy, by the British physician Dr. James Parkinson; the associated biochemical changes in the brain of patients were identified in the 1960s. Breaking news. (Health Newstrack)
First ever study for Parkinsons in humans successful Jun 23, 2007
First ever study for Parkinsons in humans successful - The Money Times. First ever study for Parkinsons in humans successful. (The Money Times)
Parkinson's Protein Protects Neurons From Stress-induced Cell Death May 24, 2007
Parkinson s disease, also known as shaking palsy, is one of the most frequent diseases of the nervous system. Cell death of neurons in specific regions of the midbrain is leading to the onset of the disease. (Science Daily)
Cigarettes, coffee may lower Parkinson's risk Apr 11, 2007
An estimated 500,000 to 1 million people in the United States have Parkinson's, first described in 1817 as "a shaking palsy" by British physician James Parkinson. Most people who develop the disease are over age 50. (Sun-Sentinel.com)
Gene Linked to Parkinson's Cripples Mitochondria May 5, 2006
First described as "the shaking palsy" in 1817, it affects an estimated 500,000 Americans, with 50,000 new cases reported each year. It is the second most common neurodegenerative disease; only Alzheimer's strikes more people. (MEDLINEplus)
