Keto Diet Helps in Easing Symptoms for Woman With Mild Parkinson’s
Nearly six months of a ketogenic diet, one low in carbohydrates and high in fat, eased motor symptoms and anxiety…
Articles by Marta Figueiredo, PhD
Stanford Initiative Focuses on How to Keep the Brain Resilient
A Stanford University research initiative will focus on the causes of neurodegeneration in diseases such as Parkinson’s and on…
#AAN2022 – 12 Weeks of Boxing Eases Motor, Non-motor Symptoms
A three-month community-based boxing program significantly eased motor and non-motor symptoms, as well as depression, in adults with early…
Oral Enzyme Suppressor ASN90 Shows Promise in Mouse Model
Asceneuron’s experimental oral therapy ASN90 was found to significantly reduce the levels of toxic clumps of the alpha-synuclein protein…
Patient Screening Study for Potential Cell Therapy to Open Soon in US
During Parkinson’s Awareness Month, Aspen Neuroscience will launch a patient screening study to potentially advance ANPD001, its experimental, personalized…
#AAN2022 – Liraglutide for Diabetes Aids Mobility, Daily Life in Phase 2 Trial
Treatment with liraglutide — approved to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity — improved non-motor function and the ability to perform…
PD Warrior’s Online INSIGHT Meeting Spans Research to Life Tips
To celebrate Parkinson’s Awareness Month, this year’s INSIGHT into Parkinson’s meeting will be the longest World Parkinson’s Day conference…
At-home Device Helps in Detecting, Treating Blood Pressure Drops: Study
A real-time, home-monitoring system allowed for remote detection and management of orthostatic hypotension — a sudden drop in blood pressure…
Study Weighs Multidisciplinary Rehab Against Conventional Care
Multidisciplinary rehabilitation for Parkinson’s disease is associated with reduced disability and better functional status and quality of life relative to…
VGLUT2 Protein May Protect Neurons From Disease-related Degeneration
A protein involved in the transport of brain signaling molecules may confer protection against neurodegeneration in Parkinson’s disease, a…