US EditionWhat Triggers Parkinson’s Disease? Chicago Scientists May Have an Answer
USA, JUL 8 – Human Pegivirus was found in 50% of Parkinson's patients studied and is present in 5-10% of healthy donors, suggesting a viral link to the disease, researchers said.
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With trial approaching, Syngenta settles paraquat lawsuit brought by Parkinson's patient
Less than a month ahead of what would have been the first US trial over allegations that a popular weedkiller causes Parkinson’s disease, pesticide maker Syngenta has settled the case. With a looming Aug. 4 trial date in Philadelphia, the case of Douglas Nemeth v. Syngenta had been closely watched as the two sides battled over evidence to be presented. The trial previously was delayed multiple times. Nemeth, who worked as a farmer/agricultural w…
What triggers Parkinson’s Disease? Chicago scientists may have an answer
Parkinson's may be due to environmental causes. One million people have the neurodegenerative disease that robs them of their mobility. For some, the cause is genetic. For most, it's unknown. A team of Chicago area scientists sought to determine what triggers Parkinson’s. Their surprising findings may lead to a potential treatment. Dr Igor Koralnik is a neurologist and the chief of neuroinfectious diseases at Northwestern Medicine. “We wanted to…
Northwestern study finds potential virus link to Parkinson's disease
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