Neupro patches (rotigotine) — a transdermal form of dopamine treatment — are known to help ease motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease,…
Marisa Horak, MS
Marisa holds a Master of Science in cellular and molecular pathology from the University of Pittsburgh, where she studied novel genetic drivers of ovarian cancer. Her areas of expertise include cancer biology, immunology, and genetics, and she has worked as a science writing and communications intern for the Genetics Society of America.
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Articles by Marisa Horak, MS
Some medications currently used to treat enlarged prostate, such as alpha-1 adrenergic receptor antagonists — called alpha-blockers — might lower…
Due to negative clinical trial findings, Biogen has discontinued the development of cinpanemab (BIIB054), an investigational medication intended to treat …
New guidelines published by The British Psychological Society highlight the lack of mental health research and services for people…
Sleep problems associated with Parkinson’s disease, as well as ways of managing such…
Neither a patient’s sex nor the degree of disease progression substantially affects the manifestations of sleep disturbances in…
As Parkinson’s disease progresses, the symptoms that are most bothersome to patients change, a survey study reports. Specifically, hallmark …
Most people who undergo genetic testing and counseling related to Parkinson’s disease are satisfied with their experience and feel…
For the first time, researchers have confirmed the existence of a system that helps to clear waste from the brain…
Participants are now being recruited for several clinical trials testing investigational treatments for Parkinson’s disease, The Michael J. Fox…