Daniel Barenboim, the eminent conductor and pianist who stepped back from engagements in recent years citing health concerns, said Thursday that he has Parkinson’s disease. Announcing the diagnosis in a short news release, Barenboim, 82, said that he still planned to fulfill “as many of my professional commitments as possible,” including concerts with the West-Eastern … Read more
People suffering from Parkinson’s disease and their families face a wide array of hardships and challenges. A recent study conducted by Neha Sharma (M. Pharm.) Assistant Professor and Dr. Navneet Khurana (M.Pharm., Ph.D.), Professor, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University may open new doors to the treatment and eventual cure of this neurodegenerative disease. … Read more
Oct. 25, 2021 — Star-shaped cells in our brains called astrocytes play a crucial role in helping us think, move, and breathe. They nourish our neurons, the cells that transmit messages throughout our brain and nervous system to control our bodily functions. A new study in mice suggests that astrocytes also may play a negative … Read more
Ergonomically designed, the Percept PC device offers enhanced comfort and is indicated for patients with Parkinson’s disease, tremor, dystonia, and epilepsy. India Medtronic Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Medtronic plc, today announced the launch of the Percept PC – Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) system for patients with Parkinson’s disease, Essential tremor, Dystonia and … Read more