Spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA) is a degenerative disease caused by atrophy to the cerebellum, the part of the brain responsible for coordination of movement. Clinical features of spinocerebellar ataxia ...

Scientists have taken another step towards understanding the causes of parkinsonism by identifying what's happening at a cellular level to potentially help develop future treatments. Parkinsonism is ...

Altered sleep and vigilance are among the most frequent symptoms, besides parkinsonism, in movement disorders. As many as 60% of patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) experience insomnia, 15-59% show ...

Nearly a century ago, physicians realized that boxers who had sustained many hits to the head often became “punch drunk,” with symptoms such as slurred speech, poor balance, and tremors. The condition ...

January 7, 2011 — New research suggests the preserved ability to ride a bicycle after onset of symptoms may accurately differentiate between Parkinson's disease (PD) and atypical parkinsonism. The ...

This page lists all known medications that could potentially lead to 'Secondary parkinsonism' as a side effect. It's important to note that mild side effects are quite common with medications. The ...

Galapagos has paused enrollment in a trial of a BCMA-directed CAR-T cell therapy, pumping the brakes in response to an adverse event also seen in recipients of Bristol Myers Squibb and Johnson & ...

Prof. Patrik Verstreken’s research team identified a gene mutation in SGIP1 tied to early-onset Parkinsonism — discovered in an Arab family with a history of Parkinson’s symptoms that began at a young ...

Using statins led to a lower risk of parkinsonism, according to new research, which also found that statin use had an affect on the buildup of placques in the brain. Cardiovascular disease that ...

Welders exposed to manganese-laden fumes develop a form of parkinsonism, but do these symptoms signify a progressive, degenerative disorder? The answer may be yes, according to a new study published ...