DBS may best help Parkinson’s patients with posture and gait issues
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is more effective at easing nonmotor symptoms and improving life quality for people with the…
Articles by Joana Vindeirinho, PhD
Parkinson’s patients at higher risk of developing osteoporosis: Study
People with Parkinson’s disease have a nearly twofold higher risk of developing osteoporosis, a chronic condition marked by increased…
4 blood biomarkers may help predict LRRK2-associated Parkinson’s
Scientists have identified potential biomarkers for the early detection of Parkinson’s disease in certain people carrying a common disease…
CPT1 Enzyme May Be Potential Therapeutic Target for Parkinson’s
Suppressing the activity of carnitine palmitoyl-transferase 1 (CPT1) — a key enzyme in the metabolism of fatty molecules — led…
Myrbetriq Plus Pelvic Floor Exercises Fail to Ease Overactive Bladder
Combining Myrbetriq (mirabegron) with modifications like pelvic floor exercises failed to ease overactive bladder symptoms in people with Parkinson’s…
ABBV-951 Found to Help Control Motor Symptoms in Phase 3 Trial
ABBV-951, a continuous infusion formulation of levodopa/carbidopa that’s administered under the skin, improved “on” time and decreased “off” time when…
Experimental Therapy Anle138b Shows Promise as Diagnostic Tracer
The small molecule anle138b, an experimental therapy for Parkinson’s disease, was shown in a study to bind to lipidic (fat)…