Breakthrough Research in Preventing and Slowing Parkinsons

Summary: Researchers have discovered breakthrough information to prevent or slow a type of Parkinson's disease and Lewy body disease. They have created a genetically altered mouse that demonstrates the brain deterioration and nerve cell loss found in those with Parkinson's disease.

Comment: The current treatments for Parkinson's disease only work to relieve some of the symptoms, not to improve the actual condition. This research shows how the brain deterioration happens, which could lead to new medications that prevent or slow the brain deterioration. Being able to see how the nerve damage actually happens can allow scientist to begin new studies to better understand the causes and prevention of Parkinson's disease.

Read article - HealthNewsDigest.com August 27, 2008