Isaura Santos graduated with a BS in Cell and Molecular Biology from Universidade Nova de Lisboa and a MA in Communication, Culture and Information Technologies from University Institute of Lisbon (ISCTE-IUL). Her professional interests include science communication, public awareness of science and communication of science through entertainment.
There are several things you can do to improve your daily routine while living with Parkinson’s. Many of these changes include small adjustments and renovations to your home, which should ... Read more
Melior Discovery, Inc. has recently announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USTPO) granted the company a patent for MLR-1019, its Parkinson’s disease candidate. The patent includes the utilization of ... Read more
Senior Helpers, one of the largest home senior care companies in the United States, recently announced it has been named the exclusive sponsor of online resources for caregiving for the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s ... Read more
The National Parkinson Foundation (NPF) recently announced that an ongoing national research project comparing telemedicine-based healthcare provided by a Parkinson’s disease center to community-based care has achieved its target of enrolling 200 participants. The 200 enrollees suffering from Parkinson’s ... Read more
According to the Mayo Clinic, current treatments are often unable to address the medical needs of Parkinson’s patients, since clinicians only have access to drugs or devices that manage symptoms. Nevertheless, several developments in immunology, cell ... Read more
Researchers from the University of Florida have uncovered a biomarker that reveals the progression of Parkinson’s disease in the brain. This finding opens a new path toward improved diagnosis and treatment of the degenerative ... Read more
Biotie Therapies has announced an agreement with the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on a Special Protocol Assessment (SPA) for the company’s Phase 3 Parkinson’s disease study of tozadenant. ... Read more
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research has announced that it is collaborating with The Edmond J. Safra Foundation to select four academic centers across the United States and one more in Canada to host ... Read more
According to a recent survey, there is a need for a Parkinson’s disease organization that is committed to and focused on a grassroots voice and the consolidation of resources. In ... Read more
Amarantus BioScience Holdings, a biotechnology company developing diagnostic and therapeutic products to address neurological disorders and orphan conditions, recently announced it has received a Notice of Allowance from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a United ... Read more