Dosing Complete in ANVS401 Trial for AD, PD

  In mid-August 2021, Parkinson's News Today reported that dosing was complete in a Phase 2a clinical trial. During the trial, researchers were evaluated ANVS401, an investigational compound for patients…

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Enrollment Complete in RT001 Trial for PSP

  In a recent news release, biopharmaceutical company Retrotope shared that enrollment was complete in its Phase 2 clinical trial. During the trial, researchers will evaluate RT001, a first-in-class oral…

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Methamphetamine Use Increases PD Risk

It's no secret that illicit substance use, or substance use disorders, can cause a variety of health effects, including increased risks for certain diseases. As Parkinson's News Today recently reported,…

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Anavex 2-73 Improves PD Symptoms, Study Says

Initially, biopharmaceutical company Anavex Life Sciences ("Anavex") developed Anavex 2-73 (blarcamesine) for patients with Alzheimer's disease. Now, the company has expanded its exploration of the therapy to determine its efficacy…

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Antipsychotic Use Falls in Patients with PD

In the past, antipsychotics were recommended as a potential treatment for patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). This is because, in later stages of PD, patients may experience Parkinson's psychosis, which…

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