Probiotic as Add-on Treatment Seen to Aid Patients in Small Study
PS128, a probiotic sold by Bened Biomedical, eased symptoms of Parkinson’s disease as an add-on treatment to 25 patients…
Articles by Marisa Wexler, MS
Neupro Patches ‘Impressive’ Option as Dopamine Treatment, Review Says
Neupro patches (rotigotine) — a transdermal form of dopamine treatment — are known to help ease motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease,…
Alpha-blockers for Enlarged Prostate May Lower Parkinson’s Risk
Some medications currently used to treat enlarged prostate, such as alpha-1 adrenergic receptor antagonists — called alpha-blockers — might lower…
Biogen Discontinues Development of Cinpanemab
Due to negative clinical trial findings, Biogen has discontinued the development of cinpanemab (BIIB054), an investigational medication intended to treat …
New Mental Health Guidelines in UK Highlight Lack of Research, Services
New guidelines published by The British Psychological Society highlight the lack of mental health research and services for people…
Experts Share Views on Managing Patients’ Sleep Problems
Sleep problems associated with Parkinson’s disease, as well as ways of managing such…
Disturbed Sleep Common, But Not Tied to Patient’s Sex or Disease Stage
Neither a patient’s sex nor the degree of disease progression substantially affects the manifestations of sleep disturbances in…
Array of Motor Symptoms Seen to Most Bother Patients, Changing Over Time
As Parkinson’s disease progresses, the symptoms that are most bothersome to patients change, a survey study reports. Specifically, hallmark …
Genetic Testing and Counseling Mostly Seen Favorably in Study
Most people who undergo genetic testing and counseling related to Parkinson’s disease are satisfied with their experience and feel…
Brain-cleaning System Found in Pigs May Further Parkinson’s Research
For the first time, researchers have confirmed the existence of a system that helps to clear waste from the brain…