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… Dutch involvement in international research on dementia and Parkinson 2 November 2022 Dutch researchers are involved in half of the approved consortiums of the international EU Joint Programme Neurodegenerative Diseases Research (JPND). They are working on knowledge and expertise on non-pharmacological … Dutch involvement in international research on dementia and Parkinson …

… Joint Programming Initiative Neurodegenerative Diseases (JPND) The EU Joint Programme Neurodegenerative Disease Research (JPND) is the largest … Joint Programming Initiative Neurodegenerative Diseases (JPND) …

… disorders Neurodegenerative disorders are marked by the loss of nerve cells. Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson' s disease are the most common neurodegenerative disorders. Parkinson's disease In Parkinson's …

… the public summaries Attack on the matrix: unhealthy connective tissue as a target in Crohn's disease Dr M.C. Barnhoorn, Leiden UMC Crohn's disease, characterized by chronic intestinal inflammation, is currently treated by inhibiting … in the intestine. This research explains us how this connective tissue is changed in Crohn's disease, and whether we can change the connective tissue cells in such a way that they produce …

… Leiden University Medical Center Glucocorticoid-medication is crucial to treat inflammatory diseases, but it is detrimental to many fundamental processes including bone turnover: it leads … treatment to secure healthy bones, without compromising its effective treatment of inflammatory diseases. Results will have great impact for all patients dependent on this medication who now … The Key Role of Endothelial Cells as Gatekeepers of Our Immune System in Heart and Vascular Diseases: Dr J. (Jeffrey) Kroon, Stichting Amsterdam UMC This project explores the critical role …

… cardiac injury. Result? Everybody knows that regular exercise protects against cardiovascular disease. However, when do these benefits appear? Our data suggest that single bouts of exercise … this could lead to better treatments and new insights into nerve-immune interactions in diseases. EVISION: Electronic neuroprosthesis for VISION restoration Prof. P.R. Roelfsema, … with movement disorders that have a striking resemblance to neurodegenerative diseases, such as parkinsonism and ataxia. We will firstly investigate how many patients with a current diagnosis …