The coronavirus pandemic’s effects have wormed their way into every aspect of life, and those of us who spend a lot of time engaging with the medical world know that…
As Parkinson’s diseases slowly erodes a person’s control of their movement, many normal parts of life become much more difficult. In a new study in Brazil, “Evidence-Based Recommendations for…
Researchers from the University of Barcelona have recently found a new biomarker which may be able to diagnose Parkinson's disease sooner. This biomarker is a protein fragment called GPR37. It…
Recent research indicates that microRNAs may be a potential biomarker to diagnose and judge a Parkinson's patient's prognosis. A study titled “Deep sequencing of sncRNAs reveals hallmarks and regulatory modules…
Just as our emotions control our the body, determining our posture and expression and tensions; our bodies are our feeling devices, with the sensory input and muscle tension in turn…
The majority of Parkinson’s patients treated with Levodopa experience relief from the major motor effects of Parkinson’s. However, according to a recent article in Biospace, after prolonged use of Levodopa…
Newron Pharmaceuticals and Zambon have entered into an agreement that has the potential to produce a label extension for a treatment for Parkinson's. The agreement is focused on safinamide as…
The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency, ANVISA, has granted market approval to Insightec for their focused ultrasound, Exablate 4000. This MR-guided ultrasound is used for the treatment of tremors that define…
According to a recent press release, scientists studying the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences' (USU) The American Genome Center (TAGC) identified five genes which could play a role…
Sometimes it's hard to know why you're not sleeping well. Is it because you're nervous for tomorrow’s meeting, or from that impulsive 2PM cup of coffee? For people with Parkinson’s,…
Alterity Therapeutics has recently announced the the Michael J. Fox Foundation will be funding a dose optimization trial for ATH434. According to BioSpace, this grant is the second from the…
During clinical trials, researchers work to advance clinical knowledge, build an understanding of certain diseases or conditions, and learn more about a new drug, surgical device, or behavioral modification technology. However,…
An accumulation of alpha-synuclein is a major characteristic of Parkinson's disease, one that is often used to diagnose the condition. Current methods see medical professionals measuring the rate at which…
Parkinson's Disease Parkinson's disease is a condition which affects the nervous system. The progressive disease influences movement, and can lead to a wide array of symptoms. These may include- Tremors Stiffness…
Motor symptoms are not the only effects of Parkinson's disease; many affected individuals experience issues with sleep, among other symptoms. In fact, a panel of experts recently came together to…
Parkinson’s News Today recently featured an upbeat article describing the progress that researchers have made in developing a method of measuring alpha-synuclein’s (AS) progression that cuts discovery time in…
In early January 2021, biopharmaceutical company BlueRock Therapeutics ("BlueRock"), in collaboration with the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, announced via press release that its Investigational New Drug (IND) application for…
According to Parkinson's News Today, the first patient has been dosed in a Phase 1 clinical trial run by IMAC Holdings. The clinical trial is designed to evaluate mesenchymal…
Visual hallucinations have been a known symptom of Parkinson's disease for a long time, but the cause has evaded medical professionals. That is, until now. A recent study, titled "Visual…
If you've ever heard the term "levodopa" be discussed, it was probably in regards to Parkinson's disease. Currently, levodopa (L-DOPA) is the most commonly prescribed therapy for patients with Parkinson's.…
In a press release from the FDA; the FDA has new recommendations for a common mercury-based filling, dental amalgams. While the mercury in the tooth treatment isn't significant enough to…
In a press release by the Parkinson’s Foundation, the non-profit has announced an exciting collaboration with Sanofi, the global pharmaceutical company, which will dedicated $1 million to the nonprofit to…
Prevail Therapeutics, a company that focuses on developing gene therapies for neurodegenerative diseases, has announced that a composition of matter patent has been issued for PR001. This therapy is intended…
A recent article in Science News highlighted a discovery by Richard Seifes, M.D. of Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Seifes has discovered the origin of a liver disease that…
What sort of treatments are available for patients with dementia and other neurodegenerative conditions? Are these treatments safe and effective? While these questions vary in answers, researchers are currently exploring…
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