Group singing helps people with Parkinson’s and their spouses
Participating in a group singing program can help with speaking ability and emotional well-being for people with Parkinson’s disease,…
Articles by Marisa Wexler, MS
Cannabinoid-based therapy tested in preclinical study
Gb Sciences has completed a study testing its experimental cannabinoid-based therapy for Parkinson’s disease in rodents. The study,…
Study explores factors that shape patients’ quality of life
People with Parkinson’s disease tend to have different coping strategies depending on factors such as age, gender, and education,…
Sensors may allow at-home measuring of levodopa levels
Researchers have created a system that could be developed to allow at-home measuring of levodopa levels in people with…
Algorithm IDs symptoms that increase future risk of Parkinson’s
An algorithm can accurately identify people who are at increased risk of developing Parkinson’s-like motor problems in coming years,…
Coya secures patent rights for COYA 301, anti-inflammatory therapy
Coya Therapeutics has secured an exclusive license to patent rights and know-how related to the company’s experimental anti-inflammatory…
Smoking, aspirin may worsen some Parkinson’s symptoms
People with Parkinson’s who smoke cigarettes or use aspirin tend to report more problems with certain disease symptoms, according to…
Brazilian dance may be therapeutic, Parkinson’s study shows
Programs focusing on traditional forms of Brazilian dance may help to improve life quality and ease motor symptoms for people…
Oral films may be easier way to deliver pramipexole
Researchers have created a novel formulation of pramipexole — the active agent in Mirapex — that can be administered…
Wearable device for Parkinson’s tremor control now available in US
A new device, worn like a wristwatch to help control tremor in people with Parkinson’s disease, is now available…