Tag: parkinson’s disease

Abbott Neurostimulation Devices Recalled After 73 People Injured

Abbott Medical recalled about 155,000 brain stimulation devices after 73 people were injured or needed surgery when the device malfunctioned.

/ October 4, 2023
Crop Duster Files Paraquat Parkinson's Lawsuit in Illinois

Crop Duster Files Paraquat Parkinson’s Lawsuit in Illinois

A former crop-duster who developed Parkinson's Disease after years of breathing the toxic weed-killer Paraquat has filed a lawsuit in Illinois.

/ February 8, 2021
Breathing Paraquat Gives It Direct Pathway to Brain, Study Finds

Breathing Paraquat Gives It Direct Pathway to Brain, Study Finds

Breathing the weed-killer Paraquat gives it a direct pathway to the brain, which may help explain its link to Parkinson's Disease, according to a new study.

/ February 4, 2021