Fish Oil Protects Against Diseases Like Parkinson's

ScienceDaily (Apr. 19, 2009) — Dr. Nicolas Bazan, Director of the Neuroscience Center of Excellence, Boyd Professor, and Ernest C. and Yvette C. Villere Chair of Retinal Degenerative Diseases Research at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans, will present new research findings showing that an omega three fatty acid in the diet protects brain cells by preventing the misfolding of a protein resulting from a gene mutation in neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's and Huntington's.
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http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/04/090419133844.htm

PANDAS or Lyme - Which is it?

Researchers Publish Long Awaited Lyme Disease and PANDAS Review Despite Controversies

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/researchers-publish-long-awaited-lyme-disease-and-pandas-review-despite-controversies-140052803.html

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Neurologic tics and obsessive-compulsive behaviors caused by a bacterial infection in children were once thought to occur exclusively in PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Disease Associated with Streptococcus infections). Despite ongoing controversies regarding Lyme disease and PANDAS, a recent evidence-based review by Daniel J. Cameron, MD, MPH and Hanna Rhee, MD uncovered a little known published report of a child who initially appeared to have PANDAS, but was later found to have Lyme disease. When the patient was treated with antibiotics for the bacterial infection transmitted by a tick bite, his symptoms resolved.

"Our extensive review of the literature has elucidated the mechanism with which a tick bite or sore throat may develop into neuropsychiatric disorders. TLRs (Toll-like receptors) in haplotype-variable individuals may play a role in multisystemic disease formation," states Dr. Rhee.

"We chose to publish our review paper in the International Journal of General Medicine, an online publication which provides open access to the public so that families and their physicians can download a free copy to reference at their convenience. In the context of psychiatric pathology, maintaining a differential diagnosis inclusive of an infectious etiology is what may help to save that child's life," reports co-author Dr. Cameron.

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Supporting People Who Are Ill and Surviving It Intact

Here is a good overview of Lyme disease and its myriad symptoms, for people in support positions such as family and caretakers.
http://puttinglymebehindyou.wordpress.com/2012/02/20/supporting-people-who-are-ill-and-surviving-it-intact/

New breakthrough in use of stem cells to cure Parkinson's

http://www.iol.co.za/scitech/science/news/a-world-first-for-stem-cell-research-1.1239881

Borrelia persists after antbiotic treatment in Monkeys

A new study by Drs. Monica Embers, Stephen Barthold and colleagues has found that the bacteria that cause Lyme disease, Borrelia burgdorferi (Bb) persist in monkeys after antibiotic treatment. It is the latest in a number of studies that have demonstrated persistent infection in animal models despite treatment.

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http://lymedisease.org/news/lymepolicywonk/lymepolicywonk-new-study-shows-lyme-persists-in-monkeys.html?utm_source=embers&utm_campaign=Embers+CC&utm_medium=email

Researchers discover how mutations in parkin gene cause PD

Structure of the PARK2 protein. Based on PyMOL rendering of PDB

Parkinson's disease researchers at the University at Buffalo have discovered how mutations in the parkin gene cause the disease, which afflicts at least 500,000 Americans and for which there is no cure.

The results are published in the current issue of Nature Communications. The UB findings reveal potential new drug targets for the disease as well as a screening platform for discovering new treatments that might mimic the protective functions of parkin. UB has applied for patent protection on the screening platform.

"This is the first time that human dopamine neurons have ever been generated from Parkinson's disease patients with parkin mutations," says Jian Feng, PhD, professor of physiology and biophysics in the UB School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and the study's lead author. ...

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http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120208/Researchers-discover-how-mutations-in-parkin-gene-cause-PD.aspx

Tai Chi helps with Parkinson's disease

Tai Chi may improve Parkinson's symptoms: research

An hour of Tai Chi twice a week can improve stability and walking ability in people with Parkinson's disease, a study has found.

To read more:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/9069156/Tai-Chi-may-improve-Parkinsons-symptoms-research.html

Genetic Parkinson's disease brain cells made in lab

By Michelle Roberts
Health reporter, BBC News



Abnormal accumulations of protein develop inside nerve cells in Parkinson's disease

Parkinson's research 'breakthrough'
Scientists in the US have successfully made human brain cells in the lab that are an exact replica of genetically caused Parkinson's disease.

The breakthrough means they can now see exactly how mutations in the parkin gene cause the disease in an estimated one in 10 patients with Parkinson's.

And it offers a realistic model to test new treatments on - a hurdle that has blighted research efforts until now.

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-16913997

Dr. Teitelbaum's Lyme and chronic disease regimen

Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia Expert Creates Comprehensive Recovery Program That Truly SHINEs
Here's an article by Scott Forsgren (also known as The better health guy) about a recovery program for CFS and FM that you might find interesting. The treatment protocol applies to Lyme as well. It uses the acronym SHINE to help you remember the treatment plan. Lots of useful information in the article and the interview Q and A with the doctor.

http://www.publichealthalert.org/Articles/scottforsgren/Teitelbaum.htm

Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt on Lyme Disease

Here's an interview with Seattle-based German doctor, Dietrich Klinghardt, about his unconventional treatments for Lyme, including reduction of EMF's, dealing with emotiomal issues, multi-generational family constellation issues, and more.
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2012/02/05/dr-dietrich-klinghardt-on-lyme-disease.aspx