Four years ago, in 2011, science journalist Jon Palfreman went to see his physician about the tremors he had been experiencing in his left hand. It was then, at 60 years of age, that Jon found out he already had Parkinson’s disease, a neurodegenerative disorder that causes a gradual loss…
Clinical stage biopharmaceutical company, Anavex Life Sciences Corp., recently announced that it received a research grant from The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) to fund the advancement of ANAVEX 2-73 – a candidate drug for Parkinson’s…
The National Parkinson Foundation, originally founded in 1957 and committed to helping patients diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease live a better, fuller life, has just announced the official relaunch of their website, featuring a brand new design that facilitates visitors’ awareness and knowledge of the disease. The website now offers free…
In a recent pilot study published in the journal Digital Health a team of researchers are testing new technologies for Parkinson’s disease (PD) which may influence clinical research in personal genetic testing to better diagnose and potentially treat PD. “These findings demonstrate that remote recruitment and conduct…
Amarantus BioScience Holdings, Inc., a biotechnology company focused on advancing therapeutic and diagnostic products for orphan and neurologic diseases, recently announced they have dosed the first patient in a Phase 2b clinical trial of flagship neurology pipeline drug eltoprazine, indicated as a potential treatment for Parkinson’s disease levodopa-induced dyskinesia (PD-LID).
Deciphering the complex connections and neural networks of the brain is a herculean task. The brain is made of grey and white matter – the former consisting of neuronal cell bodies associated with receipt of sensory information from all major organs of the body aiding in vital processes like muscle…
Plans for a new research venture is in the works in the North-West of England through the joint efforts of the Association for the Independence of Disabled People (AID) and medical researchers at Lancaster University. AID was founded by Mr. Paul and the Hon. Mrs. Ruth Adorian of Windermere, following Ruth’s own…
The National Parkinson Foundation (NPF) has raised almost $1 million through the Moving Day, A Walk for Parkinson’s initiative that took place this spring. The funding will be invested in mission services in Washington, D.C., Tampa, and the Bay Areain CA, designed to improve the lives of patients…
Physician and scientist Mahlon DeLong, MD, was recognized for his achievements in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease with the 2015 Taubman Prize for Excellence in Translational Medical Science. The University of Michigan’s A. Alfred Taubman Medical Research Institute announced it was awarding DeLong for his contributions to improve the lives…
In a recent study published in the journal JAMA Oncology, researchers from Taiwan found that Parkinson disease (PD) is associated with 16 different types of cancer. The study was conducted in an effort to understand the association on an East Asian population, since most investigations aiming to look…
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