Discovery of Key Feature of Alpha-synuclein May Lead to New Treatment Strategies for Parkinson’s
Targeting certain regions of the alpha-synuclein protein could be a viable therapeutic strategy for Parkinson’s disease, a study suggests.
Articles by Marisa Wexler, MS
AXO-Lenti-PDÂ Gene Therapy Showing Benefits in 2nd SUNRISE-PD Group
The investigational gene therapy AXO-Lenti-PD continues to be well-tolerated and to ease disease symptoms in people with Parkinson’s, new…
Ongentys Seen to Shorten Overnight ‘Off’ Periods, Lengthen Good ‘On’ Time
Oral Ongentys (opicapone) as a daily add-on treatment shortened overnight “off” periods and eased dyskinesia during “on” periods in people…
New Data Support Effectiveness of Ongentys for Parkinson’s ‘Off’ Periods
Ongentys (opicapone) can reduce the extent of “off” periods in people with Parkinson’s disease being treated with  levodopa,…
Spinal Cord Stimulation Alleviates Parkinson’s Pain in Small Study
Spinal cord stimulation can effectively decrease pain, and also may help alleviate motor symptoms, in people with Parkinson’s disease…
Cognitive Changes Are Most Challenging Symptom for Parkinson’s Care Partners, Research Reveals
Cognitive changes in people with Parkinson’s disease pose a substantial challenge for their care partners, new research suggests. The…
Supernus Submits SPN-830 Apomorphine Infusion Pump for FDA Approval
Supernus Pharmaceuticals has submitted a new drug application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seeking…
Kynmobi Safe, Effective for ‘Off’ Periods Over Long Term, Ongoing Trial Reports
Sunovion‘s Kynmobi (apomorphine hydrochloride), a sublingual film treatment for “off” episodes in people with Parkinson’s disease, has…
4th-generation DBS System, Vercise Genus, Available in Europe
Vercise Genus, a fourth-generation system for deep brain stimulation (DBS) made by Boston Scientific, has received…
Lee Silverman Voice Treatment Improves Communication in Parkinson’s, Study Says
A speech therapy called the Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT LOUD) can lessen difficulties in communication for people with…