MJFF, H1 working to boost participation in clinical trials
The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) is partnering with H1 to enhance the connections between physicians, researchers and patients…
Articles by Patricia Inácio, PhD
Pregnenolone for Parkinson’s seen to ease involuntary movement in rats
The natural brain-produced steroid pregnenolone showed benefits in a rat model of Parkinson’s disease, where it was found…
Parkinson’s researcher honored with 2023 Jay Van Andel Award
The Van Andel Institute has awarded scientist Virginia M.Y. Lee the 2023 Jay Van Andel Award for Outstanding…
FDA clears NeuroRPM, Apple Watch app to monitor daily symptoms
NeuroRPM, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered app designed to continuously monitor hallmark symptoms of Parkinson’s disease has been cleared for…
CND, Beth Israel team on diagnostic tests for neurodegenerative diseases
Note: This story was updated March 24, 2023, to correct the name of CND Life Sciences. CND Life Sciences…
Frailty identified as risk factor for Parkinson’s disease in study
People with physical frailty have a nearly twofold higher risk of developing Parkinson’s disease than those who aren’t frail,…
Cure Parkinson’s and VAI renew support of Parkinson’s trials
Cure Parkinson’s and the Van Andel Institute (VAI) will continue to support a global program that seeks to…
Prebiotic bar, eaten daily, helps to ease inflammation in patients’ gut
Eating a tailored prebiotic fiber bar — meant to help nourish good bacteria in the gut — for 10 days…
‘Cue Band’ to counter drooling enrolling patients for at-home testing
Parkinson’s UK is continuing to support work into a wearable device — called Cue Band — aiming to lessen chronic…
Resveratrol oral formulation Jotrol shows gains in mouse model
Jotrol, Jupiter Neuroscience’s oral formulation of resveratrol, significantly improved muscle strength, motor coordination, and behavior in a mouse model…