US EditionIncidence of Parkinson disease in North America
- Wu's study identified a therapeutic target and a potential drug candidate called Bemcentinib for treating Parkinson's disease, considered a breakthrough in treatment options.
- Data from the World Health Organization reported that 8.5 million people had Parkinson's in 2019, with an expected rise to 13 million by 2040.
- Wang Jian, director of the Neurology Department at Huashan Hospital, noted that these findings enhance understanding of Parkinson's core mechanisms and could bring new hope for treatment.
- FAM171A2 was identified as a genetic risk factor for Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and frontotemporal dementia, with ongoing investigations into its role in these diseases.
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New Parkinson’s treatment developed at Stanford could help millions
After a twitching pinky finger led to a diagnosis of young-onset Parkinson’s disease, Keith Krehbiel, then 42, stopped at a bookstore on the way home to learn more about the progressive neurological disorder before telling his wife Amy the shocking news. “I remember sitting in a parking lot and hearing this sad piece by Miles Davis,” he said. “I haven’t been able to listen to it since without feeling what I felt then.” Twenty-eight years later, …
Woman who can smell Parkinson's disease describes moment she realised her husband had it
Joy Milne told The UK Tonight With Sarah-Jane Mee about how her rare condition of hyperosmia, an incredibly sensitive sense of smell, helped her sniff out the disease in her late husband, Les.
Incidence of Parkinson disease in North America
Parkinson disease (PD) is the second most common age-related neurodegenerative condition diagnosed in North America. We recently demonstrated, using multiple epidemiological data sources, that the prevalence of PD diagnoses was greater than previously reported and currently used for clinical, research, and policy decision-making. Prior PD incidence estimates have varied, for unclear reasons. There is a need for improved estimates of PD incidence…
'Massive shock to me' - Aidy Boothroyd reveals devastating health diagnosis
Aidy Boothroyd has announced he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s three years ago. The former England under-21 manager confirmed the news in an emotional statement and video. GettyThe 54-year-old confirmed the news in an emotional statement and video[/caption] Boothroyd explained he is now ready to ‘start the next chapter in my life’ after receiving treatment and support. In a statement shared via the League Managers Association (LMA), he said: “Th…
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