Health issues specific to women may influence Parkinson’s severity
Certain experiences particular to women, from a natural childbirth or pregnancy-related depression to a hysterectomy, could cause their Parkinson’s…
Articles by Lindsey Shapiro, PhD
FDA asked to approve OneRF ablation system for Parkinson’s
NeuroOne Medical Technologies is seeking approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its OneRF ablation…
Measuring alpha-synuclein in skin, nose could detect Parkinson’s
Testing for the presence of misfolded alpha-synuclein — the protein that toxically builds up in Parkinson’s disease — in…
Long-term sargramostim led to motor gains for 5 patients
Long-term treatment with sargramostim, an immune-modulating medication from Partner Therapeutics, was safe and improved motor function for…
Rat study targets levodopa-induced dyskinesia
An experimental molecule called ONO-2506 was found to reduce the occurrence of abnormal movements — dyskinesia — resulting from early…
New screening system helps to ID pesticides linked to Parkinson’s
Researchers have identified certain pesticides used in agricultural settings that were linked to Parkinson’s disease risk among people living…
Large trials could help assess impact of exercise in Parkinson’s
A new review study found limited evidence that exercise may be beneficial in slowing Parkinson’s disease progression, as assessed…
COVID-19 negatively impacted patients, caregivers in Japan: Survey
Parkinson’s disease patients in Japan reported a general worsening of their symptoms and less time spent out of the…
PTSD linked to increased risk of Parkinson’s in meta-analysis
People with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) were found to be at a higher risk of Parkinson’s disease or related…
Supernus again will seek FDA OK of apomorphine infusion device
Supernus Pharmaceuticals plans to resubmit its application seeking approval of SPN-830, its apomorphine infusion pump for people with…