Variations in gut bacteria do not appear to substantially affect motor symptom severity in Parkinson’s disease, but they may be linked to cognitive issues in Parkinson’s, according to a new study. “Gut-derived features, including both [gut bacteria themselves and the molecules that are made by gut bacteria], are more…
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Vertero Therapeutics has completed patient enrollment in a Phase 1b clinical trial testing VT-5006, an experimental treatment designed to target gut-related mechanisms believed to contribute to Parkinson’s disease. The Phase 1b study (NCT07310264) includes 24 adults with early- or moderate-stage Parkinson’s. It will assess the treatment’s safety…
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The possibility of Parkinson’s psychosis can bring fear and uncertainty. Columnist Doc Irish reflects on how understanding the brain’s role in perception helps him find peace and a sense of agency.
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A clinical trial designed to identify more effective resistance-training strategies to improve muscle strength, power, and the ability to perform everyday activities in people with Parkinson’s disease is recruiting patients with mild to moderate symptoms at the University of Miami in Florida. The study (NCT07840508), dubbed “Comparison of…
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An artificial intelligence model that analyzes routine checkup data and blood fat levels may help doctors spot which people with Parkinson’s disease are at higher risk for future memory and thinking problems. By flagging at-risk individuals early, this approach could one day help doctors and families plan ahead long…
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“Get out of this car. Get in this house and sit down somewhere.” More than a decade later, I can still hear Uncle Brandon’s voice. I also remember the hard smack against the hood of my car that made me look up. There stood my uncle, staring at me as…
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