Is the sports hormone irisin the savior we are all waiting for?

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Is the sports hormone irisin the savior we are all waiting for?

Irisin is a so-called peptide that is released by muscle cells in humans after physical activity, among other things.
Now the PNAS, the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science, has published the results of an experimental study. In this experimental study, which was carried out on mice, not only was an accelerated breakdown of alpha synuclein observed, but the spread of a Parkinson's-like disease was also reduced.

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Artificial intelligence recognizes Parkinson's disease from night-time breathing

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US computer scientists have developed software that can detect Parkinson's disease from the changes in the patient's nocturnal breathing excursions. This could be done with a chest belt or contact-free with a "radar" device on the wall of the bedroom.

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Parkinson's: fewer new cases

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I wrote this post a long time ago and didn't have the courage to publish it. Today is a good day for that, as surely any other would have been. Here we go: In one issue of online magazine Parkinson's Life it was reported that the crew of a Ryanair flight in the UK refused to let a passenger with Parkinson's on board because they thought he was drunk.

This case caused a huge outrage on British social media and I wonder how the public in Germany would have reacted to such a case. In the worst case, it would probably not have been made public and the person concerned would have had to deal with the problem on their own (in the best case there would have been a small newspaper report about it). It is not uncommon for Parkinson's to be confused with alcoholism. At first glance, the symptoms are very similar (except for the missing flag). Then there is whispering, or looks are thrown, but nobody thinks of addressing the person: "What's the matter with you? Do you have Parkinson's?"

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Let's have a chat

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I wrote this post a long time ago and didn't have the courage to publish it. Today is a good day for that, as surely any other would have been. Here we go: In one issue of online magazine Parkinson's Life it was reported that the crew of a Ryanair flight in the UK refused to let a passenger with Parkinson's on board because they thought he was drunk.

This case caused a huge outrage on British social media and I wonder how the public in Germany would have reacted to such a case. In the worst case, it would probably not have been made public and the person concerned would have had to deal with the problem on their own (in the best case there would have been a small newspaper report about it). It is not uncommon for Parkinson's to be confused with alcoholism. At first glance, the symptoms are very similar (except for the missing flag). Then there is whispering, or looks are thrown, but nobody thinks of addressing the person: "What's the matter with you? Do you have Parkinson's?"

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Alpha-synuclein binding antibodies in Parkinson's are disappointing

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"Alpha-synuclein-binding antibodies in Parkinson's are a disappointment"

This is how a statement by the German Society for Neurology (DGN) can be summed up.

Those affected, like me, who have been involved in research and development in the fight against Parkinson's in recent years, have not been able to avoid the protein alpha-synuclein.

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Stem Cell Therapy and Other Amazing Findings

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Today I read an interesting article in Bayer's newsletter. Yes, that's exactly what I mean, the pharmaceutical giant Bayer. Now you're getting suspicious, aren't you? The article is about a groundbreaking, groundbreaking advance in Parkinson's therapy. Probably a new drug that only works on the surface, costs a lot of money and just takes money out of people's pockets.

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“Have you walked backwards today?”

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How non-drug tricks can help you run better

It sometimes happens that while walking, one of my feet takes on a life of its own and starts to twist. My muscles get stiff, my toes curl up and I can't move with the best will in the world. There is no good coaxing, no stretching, no nothing, except standing still, breathing consciously and relaxing.

What many do not know, however, is that research now assumes that Parkinson's is not just a single disease. Rather, we are dealing with a variety of neurological disorders crammed under one Parkinson's umbrella. Welcome to the Parkinson's party!

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Climbing a summit or hiking down a valley / Parkinson's research on new paths

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In every conversation I have about Parkinson's - and believe me, I've had many such conversations - the sentence "Every Parkinson's is different" comes up at least once. That's right, the symptoms are different in all patients and the course develops very individual.

What many do not know, however, is that research now assumes that Parkinson's is not just a single disease. Rather, we are dealing with a variety of neurological disorders crammed under one Parkinson's umbrella. Welcome to the Parkinson's party!

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To know better!

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May Evers, who has Parkinson's herself, has been an "activist" in the world of Parkinson's organizations for years. Be it as a member of the board of trustees in the Hilde Ulrich Foundation, as co-editor of TeamDopamine - the dopamine book, as co-initiator of the AktivZeit Challenge or as a founding member of the German section of the PD Avengers “No more Parkinson’s”, May knows the disease and everyone who cares about it Efforts to mitigate better than almost any other. In her column she reports at irregular intervals from the world of Parkinson's foundations, self-help groups and research projects.
In “Heimann clarifies” we want to push the boundaries of the forums and make his postings accessible to a broader public.

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