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Fighting disease with tiny, targeted, crystalline drug mules

Development of effective new treatments for cancer, dementia, Parkinson’s disease and other brain conditions is becoming possible from breakthrough discoveries […]

Mathematical models to treat Parkinson’s disease

Scientists at the University of Western Sydney are now taking advantage of sophisticated software and IT tools to personalise medical […]

Dance study puts people with Parkinson’s on the front foot

Brisbane researchers have proven that a community dance program can improve the health and wellbeing of people living with Parkinson’s […]

Similar but different: new discovery for degenerative disease

Researchers from the University of Melbourne have established how two diseases that present in similar ways are in fact quite […]
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Parkinson’s disease

Parkinson’s disease involves a depletion of dopamine-containing neurons in the substantia nigra of the basal ganglia in the brain. The classical features of Parkinson’s disease include resting tremor, rigidity, bradykinesia (slowness) and postural instability.

Bromocriptine-BC

Generic Name: Bromocriptine mesylate Product Name: Bromocriptine-BC Indication Bromocriptine-BC can be used to treat a number of different disorders: It […]

Sinemet CR

Generic Name: carbidopa-levodopa Product Name: Sinemet CR (controlled release) Indication: What Sinemet CR is used for Sinemet CR is used […]

Madopar

Generic Name: levodopa and benserazide Product Name: Madopar Indication: What Madopar is used for Madopar contains two active ingredients called […]