GBA1 mutation linked to higher Parkinson’s risk among Africans
A mutation in the GBA1 gene is associated with an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease among people of African ancestry,…
Articles by Marisa Wexler, MS
ND0612 beat oral levodopa/carbidopa at controlling motor symptoms
ND0612, a formulation of levodopa/carbidopa delivered continuously under the skin by a pump, was more effective than…
Motor symptoms, off time improve in Phase 1 Bemdaneprocel trial
Treatment with the cell therapy bemdaneprocel (BRT-DA01) led to reductions in motor symptom severity for people with Parkinson’s disease…
COVID-19 pandemic affected patient well-being: UK survey
The COVID-19 pandemic has had some negative physical and social impacts on the overall well-being of people with Parkinson’s…
Parkinson’s progression, treatment response may depend on onset side
Rates of Parkinson’s disease progression and treatment response may differ among patients depending on whether the disease primarily affects…
Regular exercise aids balance, eases Parkinson’s motor symptoms
Regular physical exercise helps to improve balance and mobility in people with mild to moderate Parkinson’s disease, an analysis…
American football players more likely to develop Parkinson’s: Study
Men who have played American football are at increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. That’s according to the study,…
AI analysis helps identify molecular subtypes of Parkinson’s
Using machine learning to analyze a patient-derived cell model may help to identify different molecular subtypes of Parkinson’s disease,…
Parkinson’s patients at greater risk of delirium after surgery: US study
People with Parkinson’s disease are nearly twice as likely to experience delirium — acute confusion and difficulty with attention…
Few medication changes made for patients hospitalized for fall injury
People with Parkinson’s disease who are hospitalized for fractures due to falls or other traumatic injuries are not likely…