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Low levels in saliva of a molecule called substance P may help predict the development of swallowing problems in people with Parkinson’s disease, a small pilot study in Germany ... Read more

May 6, 2019June 21, 2019

#AANAM – Opicapone Can Prolong ‘On-Time’ Levopoda Provides, Data from Phase 3 Trials Show

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Once-daily opicapone can prolong the time during which treatment with levopoda, a standard therapy, effectively prevents motor symptom fluctuations in people with Parkinson’s disease, results from two international Phase 3 ... Read more

April 29, 2019April 29, 2019

Active Form of Vitamin B12 Found to Prevent Neurodegeneration in Study of Animal Models

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An active form of vitamin B12 can reduce the effects of dopamine loss in Parkinson’s disease caused by genetic mutations in the LRRK2 gene, a study suggests. These finding means ... Read more

April 29, 2019April 29, 2019

Globin Protein Levels May Help Assess Efficacy of Dopamine Agonists in Parkinson’s Patients, Study Shows

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Evaluation of two specific proteins circulating in the blood, called alpha- and beta-globin, may help monitor treatment efficacy and risk of side effects among patients with Parkinson’s disease, a study ... Read more

April 22, 2019April 22, 2019

Early Genetic Mutations May Contribute to Mitochondria Dysfunction and Parkinson’s Development, Study Suggests

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Genetic mutations and consequent impaired activity of mitochondria — known as the powerhouses of the cell — may be a first step contributing to the development of Parkinson’s disease ... Read more

March 27, 2019March 27, 2019

Milk Linked to Greater Risk of Parkinson’s, Swedish Study Shows

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Consumption of more than 40 milliliters (1.3 ounces) of milk per day is associated with an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. Still, dietary intake of yogurts or soured ... Read more

March 26, 2019March 26, 2019

Lobsor Pharmaceuticals Plans to Enter the U.S. Market with Treatment for Advanced Parkinson’s

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The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has approved a patent covering the composition and method of administration of a new levodopa replacement formulation for treating Parkinson’s disease. ... Read more

March 25, 2019March 25, 2019

Particular Skin Smell May Help in Early Parkinson’s Diagnosis, Study Suggests

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Parkinson’s disease (PD) could be identified through a noninvasive analysis of chemical components of sebum, the oily substance that helps keep skin and hair moisturized, a pilot study suggests. The ... Read more

March 19, 2019March 19, 2019

Parkinson’s Patients with Poorer Quality of Life May Benefit the Most from Deep Brain Stimulation, Study Finds

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Individuals with Parkinon’s disease who have worse quality of life due to their disease-related impairments may benefit most from treatment with deep-brain stimulation. The study with that finding, “Quality ... Read more

March 18, 2019March 19, 2019

Deep-brain Stimulation Can Reverse Mitochondria Defects Linked to PD, Study Finds

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Deep brain stimulation therapy can help lessen Parkinson’s symptoms, partly by increasing the number of mitochondria — cells’ powerhouses — in brain nerve cells, a study shows. The study, “Post ... Read more

Posts by: Alice Melão

Alice Melão

Low Levels of Substance P in Saliva May Help Predict Swallowing Problems, Study Suggests

#AANAM – Opicapone Can Prolong ‘On-Time’ Levopoda Provides, Data from Phase 3 Trials Show

Active Form of Vitamin B12 Found to Prevent Neurodegeneration in Study of Animal Models

Globin Protein Levels May Help Assess Efficacy of Dopamine Agonists in Parkinson’s Patients, Study Shows

Early Genetic Mutations May Contribute to Mitochondria Dysfunction and Parkinson’s Development, Study Suggests

Milk Linked to Greater Risk of Parkinson’s, Swedish Study Shows

Lobsor Pharmaceuticals Plans to Enter the U.S. Market with Treatment for Advanced Parkinson’s

Particular Skin Smell May Help in Early Parkinson’s Diagnosis, Study Suggests

Parkinson’s Patients with Poorer Quality of Life May Benefit the Most from Deep Brain Stimulation, Study Finds

Deep-brain Stimulation Can Reverse Mitochondria Defects Linked to PD, Study Finds

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