You have a number of different cells throughout your body, all of which perform different functions or provide support. One extremely interesting type are astrocytes, star-shaped glial cells that…
According to Parkinson's News Today, the FDA is reviewing Gocovri as a potential treatment for "off episodes" in patients with Parkinson's disease who are already taking levodopa. "Off episodes"…
Parkinson's News Today recently published an article featuring a study in Italy showing the benefits of deep brain stimulation in patients with late-stage Parkinson’s disease. The history of the subthalamic…
Every day, the world becomes increasingly technological. With this comes advances in many realms, from healthcare to education. Recently, says Parkinson's News, medical technology company Manus Neurodynamica received £750,000 (approx. $950,000)…
What better way to study Parkinson's disease than...to not study it? Well, according to Parkinson's News Today, researchers are hoping to learn more about the disorder by doing just that.…
A study led by Yoon Ho Sup, a Professor at NTU Singapore, and Kwang-Soo Kim, a professor at Harvard University, has uncovered two compounds with the ability to increase the…
As reported in Parkinson’s News Today, a new study has found that high blood levels of the antioxidant uric acid is correlated with heightened risk of developing levodopa-induced dyskinesia (LID)…
Acadia Pharmaceuticals recently released the results of their Phase 3 trial of Nuplazid, a treatment for the psychosis that Parkinson's disease patients experience. This medication has been approved since 2016,…
Gut bacteria has been connected to a number of conditions: depression, diabetes, and now Parkinson's disease. A study published in Annals of Neurology has shown that gut bacteria is linked…
Though many researchers explored topics of genetics and genomics over the years, the two fields are now emerging as key players within the realm of health and medicine. One…
As reported in Parkinson's News Today; the way that COVID-19 interacts with pre-existing conditions is now being uncovered as the novel virus makes it way across the world. A new…
From 1985 to 1990, Michael J. Fox entertained the world with his portrayals of Marty McFly in the Back to the Future series. Although Marty is figuring out time travel as he…
According to a story from Parkinson's News Today, an analysis of results from several different clinical trials suggests that the drug istradefylline (marketed as Nourianz) can reduce the duration of…
Medical professionals are already aware that inhaling air pollution can increase one's risk of a number of conditions, including respiratory and heart diseases. They are now discovering that it can…
Medical cannabis has been touted as an effective treatment for a variety of conditions: glaucoma, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and even cancer. But is this controversial product also a potentially treatment…
According to a story from Parkinson's News Today, the Vercise system, developed by Boston Scientific as a method of deep brain stimulation, was able to provide benefit to Parkinson's disease…
What do Michael J. Fox, Muhammed Ali, and Ozzy Osbourne all have in common? Well, they all received a diagnosis for Parkinson's disease. Around 60,000 Americans are diagnosed with…
According to a story from Parkinson's News Today, ropinirole (marketed as Requip) skin patches proved capable of improving motor function in patients with advanced Parkinson's disease when compared to placebo.…
What's better than a good night's sleep? In my opinion, waking up feeling refreshed is one of the nicest feelings. But for patients with Parkinson's disease, it can be difficult…
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Anavex Life Sciences Corporation has recently announced that they will conduct a clinical trial for their small molecule, ANAVEX®3-71. This therapy is intended to treat neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental conditions, such…
A recent article in US News and World Report gives an account of the first patient to have reprogrammed cells successfully implanted in his brain. The patient’s doctors reported that…
A recent article in Parkinson’s News Today described new findings associated with mutations in the LRRK2 gene, which are associated with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Indications are that patients with…
According to Parkinson's News, researchers have discovered that specific immune cells in the blood of patients with Parkinson's disease appear up to 10 years before motor skills are impacted. This…
According to Parkinson's News Today, Dutch neurologist Bastiaan Bloem, MD, believes that the development of Parkinson's disease can be attributed to chemical exposure. About Parkinson's Disease Parkinson's disease is…
During the past fifteen years there has been ever-increasing interest in scientific research in the role of microbiome in human health. According to a recent article in Forbes India, this…
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