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6/27/2006 10:20:00 PM | Jury Finds Welding Rod Makers Not Liable 
=(0) The first in a series of trials claiming damages from manganese in welding rods has ended with a verdict of not liable. Ernesto G. Solis claimed that his tremor was due to manganese he was exposed to in the course of his work as a welder at a Navy base. He asserted that the welding rod manufacturer did not provide adequate warnings for us...
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6/26/2006 11:55:00 AM | Link Added to Pesticide-Parkinson's Chain =(0) Research shows that pesticide exposure significantly raises the risk of developing Parkinson's Disease. Studies out of Harvard and the Mayo Clinic both come to this conclusion, with the risk being highest for those exposed to pesticides in the course of their work, such as farmers and ranchers. Further, autopsy studies show that common p...
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6/18/2006 11:55:00 PM | Iron Content in Formula and Parkinson's Disease =(0) Researchers are now studying the effect of iron supplements given to pregnant mothers and newborns. The suspicion is that the recommended dose is too high. Studies on mice suggest that iron added to infant formula in too great an amount may be linked to later development of Parkinson's Disease. Excess iron is thought to cause oxidative st...
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6/5/2006 6:22:00 PM | Trial of Texas welder's lawsuit opens, could set precedent =(0) Nearly 4000 other litigants are watching the progress of a Texas man's trial claiming damages against companies in the welding industry. Ernesto G. Solis claims that manganese fumes he inhaled in the course of welding work have caused brain damage and a hand tremor. Manganese has been suspected of causing Parkinson's Disease. Plaintiffs ...
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6/4/2006 10:49:00 PM | Parkinson’s Drug Linked to Heart Valve Damage =(0) A new study suggests that a drug used to treat Parkinson's disease may cause heart valve trouble. Pergolide (Permax) is a dopamine agonist which helps symptoms in Parkinson's Disease but seems to be associated with leaky heart valves after long term use. In a new study, the risk of valve problems was three times higher in patients on the drug ...
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5/28/2006 10:02:00 AM | Michael J. Fox Foundation finds promise in Israeli Parkinson's ... =(0) NeuroDerm, an Israeli company, has received a grant from the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, to help in the development of a skin patch that gives the Parkinson's Disease patient a constant dose of L-Dopa. Patients who take the drug in pill form experience variations in blood level of the drug between doses, and in the long...
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5/27/2006 8:35:00 AM | Azilect, a new treatment for Parkinson's Disease =(0) The FDA has approved a new drug for the treatment for Parkinson's Disease. Azilect (Rasagiline) was found to slow down the progress of symptoms when either used alone for early Parkinson's, or used together with Levodopa for more advanced conditions. Azilect belongs to the family of MAO inhibitors which block dopamine breakdown. A dange...
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5/25/2006 5:05:00 AM | Parkinson's treatment breakthrough =(0) A new drug is about to begin human testing in New Zealand on patients with Parkinson's Disease. The drug, Mito Q, attempts to address the actual disease mechanism, not just the symptoms. It is designed to stop the process of oxidation in brain cells which causes the damage, theoretically preventing or at least slowing further damage. If the dr...
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5/23/2006 7:20:00 PM | The First and Only Medicine for Parkinson's Disease Dementia is ... - Finanzen.net =(0) A medication already used in the treatment of Alzheimer's Disease has been approved in the UK for treating dementia associated with Parkinson's Disease. Exelon (rivastigmine) eased a wide variety of symptoms and continued to work for at least 48 weeks, in the course of a study of over 500 patients. It works by increasing neurotransmitter activ...
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5/19/2006 8:29:00 AM | Oxygen Damage May Cause Parkinson's Disease =(0) Researchers studying the brains of deceased Parkinson's patients have discovered brain cell damage caused by a certain type of oxygen molecule, known as a "free radical". Brain cells from Parkinson's patients show more of this type of damage than normal brains do. While the reason for this is still unknown, it could have therapeutic impli...
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4/23/2006 7:15:00 PM | Parkinson's 'worsens in hospital' =(0) Research in the UK has revealed that patients with Parkinson's Disease who are admitted to hospital or care homes for any reason, tend to have their Parkinson's worsen. The reason seems to be that medication is not reliably given on schedule. Maintaining the chemical balance in the brain is vital to body functions, including movement and organ...
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4/3/2006 8:09:00 AM | Parkinson's often misdiagnosed =(0) The American Academy of Neurology has issued recommendations to doctors concerning the diagnosis and treatment of Parkinson's disease. The Academy is concerned about a high rate of misdiagnosis, with doctors both missing the disease and diagnosing it falsely. It is important to consult a specialist in neurology, as primary care physicians...
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3/28/2006 6:39:00 AM | Fentanyl Deaths - Severe Math Problems At FDA =(0) Fentanyl is an extremely strong narcotic painkiller, used in a skin patch to treat pain in patients who do not respond adequately to traditional methods. However it has found its way into designer drug combinations, and overdoses have caused Parkinson's Disease-like conditions and death.............
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2/28/2006 12:24:00 PM | New Ruling in Welding Fume Litigation Reinforces Welders' Claims =(0) A judge in Cleveland has ruled that there is scientific evidence that inhaling welding fumes containing the mineral manganese can cause neurological disorders such as Parkinson's Disease. While the original lawsuit has been settled, the ruling has implications for other similar suits by workers against various electric companies and welding equipme...
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2/25/2006 7:07:00 PM | Gambler sues drugs giant for $15m loss - =(0) Can a Parkinson's Disease treatment cause compulsive gambling, and if so, who is liable for losses incurred? A Texas man is suing GlaxoSmithKline, the makers of the drug in question, Requip, as well as some Nevada Casinos, after he lost $15 million while taking the drug. He alleges that the drug company failed to adequately warn him of this potenti...
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