Epilepsy Therapy Shows Neuroprotective Effects at Low Doses in Early Animal Study
An anticonvulsant medication called methsuximide may be a new approach for treating a neurodegenerative diseases that include Parkinson’s, because it…
Articles by Iqra Mumal, MSc
Computer Model to Select Parkinson’s Patients Who Benefit Most from Deep Brain Stimulation
Cleveland Clinic researchers have developed a new model that accurately predicts whether quality of life would improve in Parkinson’s…
Study Sheds Light on Mechanisms of Protein Involved in Genetic Form of Parkinson’s
Canadian researchers have gained new insight into the activation of a protein that plays an important role in the genetic…
New Method Captures Images of All Brain Areas Following Gene Therapy
A new method that allows imaging of all brain areas can help researchers monitor the success of gene therapy in…
Elevated Lipid Levels May Be Early Biomarker for Parkinson’s, Study Suggests
Increased levels of certain lipids in the brain may be an early sign of Parkinson’s disease (PD), and could…
LTS to Manufacture New Levodopa Capsule Formulation for Intec Pharma
LTS Lohmann Therapie-Systeme will manufacture a new capsule formulation of  the Parkinson’s therapy levodopa for Intec Pharma, the companies announced.
Some Parkinson’s Patients May Benefit from Non-dopaminergic Treatments
Non-dopaminergic treatments might be beneficial for Parkinson’s disease patients whose tremor is associated with a dysfunction of the serotonergic system,…
Herantis’s Parkinson’s Therapy Passes Preliminary Trial Safety Evaluation
An independent review board has found Herantis Pharma’s Parkinson’s therapy safe, paving the way for a Phase 1/2 clinical trial in…
Medical Cannabis Helps Older People with Parkinson’s, Other Diseases, Study Finds
Medical cannabis is a safe and effective way for older people to alleviate symptoms of Parkinson’s, cancer and other diseases,…
New Test Can Detect Parkinson’s in Early Stages of the Disease
Scientists at the National Institutes of Health have developed an accurate test for the early diagnosis of neurodegenerative diseases, including…