Parkinson’s disease: New drugs and treatments, but where are the doctors?
Research has yielded new insights into Parkinson's disease, and treatments are expanding. But a shortage of doctors trained in the disease leaves a gap in care.
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Dancing toward better physical rehabilitation
Highly trained dancers provide insights for researchers helping design improved rehab programs for people with mobility impairments. The next step could include rehab robots as dance partners.
From blood letting to brain stimulation: 200 years of Parkinson’s disease treatment
2017 marks the 200th anniversary since the 1817 publication of Dr James Parkinson’s seminal work on what he called the "Shaking Palsy".
James Parkinson discovered a debilitating disease 200 years ago – and did plenty more besides
The doctor had many interests – and was a champion of the poor.
A serious and often overlooked issue for patients with brain diseases: Swallowing
People with neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's often have difficulty swallowing, a dangerous condition. Here's why treatment of these illnesses should include attention to swallowing problems.
Who’s listening? The ethical and legal issues of developing a health app
Developers working on apps to help monitor and improve our health could accidentally find themselves on the wrong side of the law.
The link between Parkinson’s disease and gut bacteria
A mouse study suggests that Parkinson's might start in the gut and later spread to the brain.
Scientists have found how to make people hallucinate, and how to measure what they see
Our study published this week shows a new method to induce and measure visual hallucinations in anyone at any time.
Nobel prize-winning autophagy research laid groundwork for potential Parkinson’s treatment
Yoshinori Ohsumi's research on autophagy – a process that lets cells clear out harmful materials – brought biology and medicine closer to finding treatments for chronic and deadly diseases.
Brainjacking – a new cyber-security threat
A sufficiently talented brainjacker could one day influence the behaviour of a person in worrying ways.
Smoking may protect against Parkinson’s disease – but it’s more likely to kill you
Smoking causes 96,000 premature deaths a year in the UK. The fact that it protects against Parkinson's disease is not a reason to take up the habit.
Rhythm on the brain, and why we can’t stop dancing
The reason why some of us can't help but to dance, and others can't hold a beat, might lie in the brain.
What we know and suspect about the causes of Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease is the second-most-prevalent neurodegenerative condition in Australia, with an estimated 70,000 living with the disease. But what do we know about the causes and risk factors?
Explainer: what is restless leg syndrome?
Restless leg syndrome is a common affliction characterised by uncomfortable feelings in the legs accompanied by an irresistible urge to move the legs to relieve the sensations.
Diagnosed with Parkinson’s at 30 – behind a life-changing moment
A disease which can mimic the slow march of old age is especially cruel and challenging for those in the prime of life.
Parkinson’s disease: waiting for the hope to cure a life sentence
Although developments in neuroscience is on the brink of offering hope for millions of Parkinson's disease sufferers, currently there is no cure.
New prion disease raises questions about whether Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s could be infectious
New research has identified a known neurodegenerative disease as being caused by prions. And it has again raised the possibility that these proteins are infectious.
Common drugs can affect our minds and morals – but should we be worried about it?
Scientists seek out drugs to cure what ails us but we now know that some common medications affect our moral capacity. Since it's happening already, the question is, should we be worried?
Healthy songs: the amazing power of music therapy
From serving newborns to treating hospice patients, music can be used in medical and psychological treatment with surprising – and real – results.
Say ‘ahh’ to let your smartphone check for Parkinson’s disease
Smartphones are designed to be curious. Having already learned about your friendships, your family and the pattern of your daily routine, designers are now interested in your health and fitness. A new…
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Honorary (Professorial Fellow) at the Centre for Neuroscience, University of Melbourne
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Associate Professor in Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience, University of Reading
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Doctoral Student in Ageing & Neurodegeneration, Neuroscience Research Australia
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Scientia Professor of Evolutionary Ecology; Academic Lead of UNSW's Grand Challenges Program; Director, Evolution & Ecology Research Centre, UNSW
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Research Fellow and Lecturer, Monash University
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Senior Research Fellow, Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics, University of Oxford
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Head of Neural Transplantation, Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health
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Senior Research Fellow, Monash University
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Lecturer, ARC DECRA, RMIT University
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Professorial Fellow at Monash University and Chief Executive Officer, Cooperative Research Centre for Mental Health
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Associate professor, UNSW
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Professor of Molecular Neurobiology, King's College London
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Professor of Neuroscience, Lancaster University
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Senior Lecturer, The University of Queensland
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PhD candidate, King's College London
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