New Therapy Using Patients’ Own Cells May Halt Parkinson’s Progression, Case Study Suggests
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
Patients in Trial of Potential DMT Ably Capture Early Parkinson’s, Roche Says
Roche presented initial data from an ongoing Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating prasinezumab (PRX002/RG7935) — an antibody against…
Oral Compound Seen to Ease Daytime Sleepiness in Phase 2 Trial
Theranexus’ lead candidate THN102 significantly lowers excessive daytime sleepiness in people with Parkinson’s disease, according to final…
‘Microstretcher’ Technique May Advance Parkinson’s Research
Researchers have developed a way to closely study the function of a cell’s transportation network, made up of structures called…
Gene Therapy Seen to Raise Response to Levodopa Given as IV Infusion in Trial
An investigational gene therapy, called VY‐AADC01, boosts motor responses to levodopa that is given intravenously —particularly at a low dose —…
Long-term Gocovri Lessens Parkinson’s Motor Symptoms for at Least 2 Years, Final Phase 3 Data Show
Long-term treatment with Gocovri (amantadine) extended-release capsules was safe and led to sustained reductions in dyskinesia — involuntary,…
VCP, Enzyme in Protein Degradation, May Be Blood Biomarker of Early Stages of Parkinson’s, Study Suggests
Blood levels of valosin-containing protein (VCP) — an enzyme involved in protein degradation — may be used as a…
Way of Detecting Parkinson’s Early via Typing Patterns Being Tested and Refined
A type of computational analysis that works to analyze typing patterns may help in detecting motor signs of Parkinson’s disease…
Report Highlights Potential Benefits of Drinking Coffee in Neurodegenerative Diseases, Including Parkinson’s
Drinking coffee regularly may help reduce the risk of neurodegenerative diseases — including Parkinson’s disease — particularly in men,…
Falls and Poor Bone Health Top Reasons for High Fracture Risk in Parkinson’s, Study Says
People with Parkinson’s disease are at elevated risk of hip and non-vertebral fractures mostly because of the balance problems…