A new therapeutic approach in which patient-derived dopamine-producing neurons are transplanted into the brain may halt Parkinson’s disease…
Articles by Marta Figueiredo, PhD
Roche presented initial data from an ongoing Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating prasinezumab (PRX002/RG7935) — an antibody against…
Theranexus’ lead candidate THN102 significantly lowers excessive daytime sleepiness in people with Parkinson’s disease, according to final…
Researchers have developed a way to closely study the function of a cell’s transportation network, made up of structures called…
An investigational gene therapy, called VY‐AADC01, boosts motor responses to levodopa that is given intravenously —particularly at a low dose —…
Long-term treatment with Gocovri (amantadine) extended-release capsules was safe and led to sustained reductions in dyskinesia — involuntary,…
Blood levels of valosin-containing protein (VCP) — an enzyme involved in protein degradation — may be used as a…
A type of computational analysis that works to analyze typing patterns may help in detecting motor signs of Parkinson’s disease…
Drinking coffee regularly may help reduce the risk of neurodegenerative diseases — including Parkinson’s disease — particularly in men,…
People with Parkinson’s disease are at elevated risk of hip and non-vertebral fractures mostly because of the balance problems…