Top 10 Parkinson’s stories of 2024
In 2024, Parkinson’s News Today kept readers informed with updates on the latest research, treatments, and clinical trials for…
Articles by Margarida Maia, PhD
Osteoporosis patient education may reduce falls in Parkinson’s: Study
Taking steps to increase patient education about osteoporosis — a bone-weakening condition that’s common in people with Parkinson’s disease…
Dietary antioxidants may be less protective with Parkinson’s: Study
A diet rich in antioxidants — such as vitamins A, C, E, and selenium and zinc — may help most…
LRRK2 variant tied to slower worsening of tremors, study finds
Parkinson’s disease patients carrying the G2385R mutation in the LRRK2 gene, a known risk factor for the disease, show…
Astrocytes seen helping maintain circadian rhythms: Mouse study
Neuron-supporting cells called astrocytes produce regular pulses of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a chemical that suppresses excessive brain activity, that appear…
Staging system predicts early-stage Parkinson’s time to progression
A framework called the neuronal alpha-synuclein disease integrated staging system (NSD-ISS) to stage patients in the early stretch of…
Teeth-retainer system can supply steady high doses of levodopa
A small pump that’s worn as part of a teeth retainer can continuously release high daily doses of a paste…
Stem cell therapy TED-A9 showing safety and early efficacy in trial
The first six Parkinson’s disease patients given the investigational stem cell-based therapy TED-A9 in a clinical trial showed safety…
Low blood pressure on standing a likely body-first Parkinson’s marker
People with Parkinson’s disease who have orthostatic hypotension — that’s where the blood pressure drops suddenly upon standing up…
Preserved dopamine pools seen in Parkinson’s patients with tremor
While loss of dopamine is a hallmark of Parkinson’s disease, patients with tremor may actually have pools of dopamine…