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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tDCS Can Suppress Appetite in PWS

Hyperphagia, or an abnormally stronger hunger or desire to eat, is one of the characteristics of Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), a rare genetic disorder. Because of this, patients with PWS often…

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IWMF Webinar Covers WM Peripheral Neuropathy

On May 4th The International Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia Foundation (IWMF) held another webinar in its 2021 IWMF Global Education series titled Peripheral Neuropathy: No Easy Feat. As the title implies, the…

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