Posts by: Patricia Inacio, PhD

Patricia Inacio, PhD

August 3, 2018August 7, 2018

Parkinson’s Caused by ‘Traffic jams’ in Nerve Cells that Disrupt Transport of Mitochondria, Study Suggests

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“Traffic jams” that occur along nerve cells in the brain and disrupt the transport of mitochondria were found to be a significant cause of Parkinson’s disease, a study reports. ... Read more

July 23, 2018July 27, 2018

Ketamine Studied for Relief of Levodopa-associated Involuntary Movements

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A Phase 1 trial will test the potential of ketamine — an analgesic medicine used for depression and pain — at reducing the uncontrollable, jerky movements that arise in Parkinson’s disease patients ... Read more

July 19, 2018

New Chemical Probe May Shed Light on Role of Potential Biomarker in Parkinson’s, Study Suggests

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A new chemical probe that binds to a protein called DJ-1 — a sensor of oxidative stress and a potential biomarker of Parkinson’s disease — may help researchers understand how the ... Read more

June 22, 2018June 25, 2018

Michael J. Fox Foundation Summit Outlines Next Steps in Search for Parkinson’s Cure

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The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) recently held a summit to discuss the unmet needs and challenges for advancing therapies to slow down or halt Parkinson’s disease. The event, which took ... Read more

June 22, 2018June 22, 2018

New Tool Effectively Monitors Sleep Quality in Parkinson’s Patients, Researchers Say

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A new tool called cardiopulmonary coupling could be used to effectively evaluate sleep quality in Parkinson’s disease patients, who often experience sleep disorders, according to a study. The study, “Assessment ... Read more

June 21, 2018June 25, 2018

Collaborative Project Will Target Gut Metabolites Involved in Parkinson’s

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The Parkinson’s Institute and Clinical Center (PICC) and Axial Biotherapeutics have launched a partnership to develop interventions targeting gastrointestinal metabolites that may fuel the development of Parkinson’s disease. Previous ... Read more

June 21, 2018June 21, 2018

Brain Disorders Remain Largely Untreated, European Study Reveals

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The majority of patients — eight of 10 — diagnosed with a brain disease for which there are available therapies remain untreated, according to data from the Value of ... Read more

June 20, 2018June 20, 2018

Robotic System Uses Eye Movement to Aid Parkinson’s Diagnosis

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A new robotic system, called OSCANN Desk, uses eye movement to help diagnose Parkinson’s and other neurodegenerative diseases. This non-invasive technology, developed by researchers at the Universidad Politécnica de ... Read more

June 14, 2018June 14, 2018

Sunovion’s Request for Approval of Under-the-Tongue Apomorphine to Treat ‘Off’ Periods Under FDA Review

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted for review its request to approve apomorphine sublingual film (APL-130277) as a quick-acting, oral treatment of the motor fluctuations, or ... Read more

June 7, 2018June 27, 2018

Psychosis in Parkinson’s Linked to Volume Changes in Specific Area of Brain, Study Says

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Psychosis and cognitive impairment in patients with Parkinson’s disease may be linked to structural changes in the brain, namely a decrease in volume of an area that controls memory ... Read more

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