FDA Opposes Use of ‘Silver’ Dental Filings for Parkinson’s Patients, Others
New guidance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends that dental amalgams — a silver-colored tooth filling that…
Articles by Forest Ray PhD
Seelos Therapeutics, Duke University Agree to Test SLS-004 in Parkinson’s Pre-Clinical Study
Seelos Therapeutics has signed an agreement with Duke University in North Carolina to conduct a pre-clinical study of…
‘Is Parkinson’s Inherited?’ MJFF Webinar Focuses on Genetics, Diversity in Trials
A new webinar titled “Is Parkinson’s Inherited?” — led by a research vice president at the Michael J. Fox Foundation…
Newly Launched Valted Seq Working to Discover Disease Pathways, Biomarkers
D&D Pharmatech has launched a new company called Valted Seq, aimed at discovering pathways and biomarkers relevant to neurodegenerative…
Impaired Mitochondrial Recycling Drives Neuron Death in Parkinson’s, Study Indicates
Impaired recycling of mitochondria — the powerhouses of the cell — may drive the loss of the neurons at the…
Pandemic Likely Reduced Access to Parkinson’s Medication Globally, Hit Poorer Countries Harder
The COVID-19 pandemic likely limited access to Parkinson’s disease medication globally, causing a worsening of patients’ symptoms, according to…
Levodopa Improves Handwriting, Dexterity Tasks in Parkinson’s Patients, Study Indicates
Levodopa improved handwriting and dexterity tasks among people living with Parkinson’s disease, a recent study found. The results, “…
Generic Version of Neupro Patch Soon to Enter Testing
Manufacturing will soon begin on a generic version of the Neupro patch, a transdermal delivery system for rotigotine — a dopamine…
Healthy Diet Tied to Fewer Symptoms That Often Precede Parkinson’s
A diet rich in fruit, vegetables, and nuts appears to lower the risk of several non-motor symptoms that tend to…
Brazilian Dance, Like Walking, Promotes Mobility in Parkinson’s Patients
Highly rhythmic, Brazilian dance shows promise as a physical therapy for Parkinson’s disease, according to the results of a…