Scientists Identify Potential Biomarker That Could Open New Avenues for Parkinson’s Treatment
Researchers have found a compound that can rescue dopaminergic neurons from cell death and improve locomotor activity in fly models…
Articles by Catarina Silva, MSc
Gocovri ER Capsules Ably Ease Motor Symptoms But Care Needed with Elderly, Research Shows
Gocovri (amantadine) extended release capsules work to help lessen dyskinesia, or involuntary muscle movement, and off episodes in…
Specific Parkinson’s Gene Mutation Linked to Higher Risk of Leukemia, Colon Cancer, Study Finds
People with Parkinson’s disease who have a specific mutation in the LRRK2 gene may be 10 times more…
Blood Pressure and Prostate Treatment May Prevent or Slow Parkinson’s, Early Study Suggests
People taking Hytrin (terazosin) or similar medications to treat high blood pressure and benign prostatic hyperplasia may be less likely…
Off-periods and Work, Inbrija’s Ability to Keep Dyskinesia at Bay Among Studies at Congress
Use of Inbrija (levodopa inhalation powder) helps to effectively manage off episodes in Parkinson’s disease without an…
Antiparkinsonian Medication Improves Learned Movement Production by Boosting Neuronal Connectivity, Study Finds
Dopaminergic therapy may ease difficulties with gesturing and using tools in people with Parkinson’s disease by improving brain…
Urine Levels of Compound Rise Quickly After Brain Injuries Linked to Parkinson’s, Study Finds
Explosions that cause even mild traumatic brain injury can trigger molecular changes that, later in life, lead to neuroinflammation and…
Fox Foundation Awards AC Immune New Grant to Advance Alpha-Synuclein Imaging Agent
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) has awarded AC Immune a new grant to further…
Keeping Songs Going in the Head Helps Parkinson’s Patients Walk More Naturally, Study Says
Singing a rhythmic tune out loud or, even better, simply listening to it play in your head can help older…
Diastolic Blood Pressure May Be Lower in Fatigued Parkinson’s Patients, Study Suggests
Fatigue in Parkinson’s disease may be a clinical manifestation of low diastolic blood pressure — the second number…