Blood protein EGF may help predict Parkinson’s cognitive issues: Study
Levels of the protein epidermal growth factor, or EGF, in blood may help predict the risk of cognitive decline in…
Articles by Marisa Wexler, MS
Parkinson’s Revolution, indoor cycling fundraiser, set for Feb. 22
Parkinson’s Revolution, an indoor cycling event to spread awareness about Parkinson’s disease and raise funds for the Parkinson’s…
Parkinson’s caregivers are under strain, need more support: Report
The average caregiver for someone with Parkinson’s disease spends more than 30 hours per week doing unpaid work to…
Phase 2a trial of Jotrol as treatment for Parkinson’s planned
Jupiter Neurosciences said it’s planning a Phase 2a clinical trial to test Jotrol, the company’s oral formulation of resveratrol,…
Trial results on pirepemat for falls in Parkinson’s disease due soon
All patients have completed final follow-up visits in a Phase 2 clinical trial testing pirepemat, an oral treatment designed to…
Smart glove aims to track symptom severity, person’s motor abilities
Researchers in Italy and Mexico have designed a smart glove that, using sensors, may help to track symptoms and evaluate…
Aerobic exercise may help Parkinson’s patients after DBS
Aerobic exercise may help relieve non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease in people who have undergone deep brain stimulation (DBS),…
Deep brain stimulation may reverse Parkinson’s-driving inflammation
The use of deep brain stimulation — in which an electrode is surgically implanted in the brain — may hold…
Analyzing emotional reactions could aid Parkinson’s diagnosis
Tracking how the brain responds to different emotions may be an effective way to detect Parkinson’s disease, a new…
Syndication model seen accelerating progress in digital healthcare
A syndication model being explored in a Parkinson’s disease study may help accelerate digital healthcare by speeding the development…