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September 20, 2018September 20, 2018

Specific Tremors, Asthma Meds Not Linked to Parkinson’s Risk, Large Study Suggests

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Researchers may have discovered why certain tremors and asthma medications increase the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. Their findings suggest they were caused by the underlying clinical indications that ... Read more

September 20, 2018September 20, 2018

Poor Sense of Smell Evident in Parkinson’s Patients in Small Study, But Not Linked to Dementia

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Olfactory deficits — a diminished sense of smell — affected 95% of Parkinson’s disease patients in a small study, but such problems did not appear to be linked to ... Read more

September 19, 2018September 19, 2018

Dance Therapy May Help Improve Motor Function of Parkinson’s Patients, Pilot Study Reports

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Using dance as a therapeutic strategy may benefit patients with Parkinson’s disease by improving their motor function, results of a pilot study suggest. The study, “ ‘Dance Therapy’ as ... Read more

September 19, 2018September 19, 2018

Study to Explore Art Therapy for Improving Visuospatial, Motor Function in Parkinson’s Patients

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A new exploratory study intends to assess the benefit of art therapy in improving visuospatial function and gait in Parkinson’s disease patients. The ExplorArtPD study (NCT03178786) is currently recruiting participants ... Read more

September 18, 2018September 18, 2018

Restless Legs Syndrome Could Be Risk Factor for Parkinson’s, Study Suggests

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Restless legs syndrome (RLS) — recurrent discomfort and the urge to move the legs at rest — may be associated with an increased frequency of constipation and rapid eye movement ... Read more

September 18, 2018September 18, 2018

Parkinson’s Foundation Holding Upcoming Team Training Program for Healthcare Professionals in Atlanta

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The Parkinson’s Foundation’s next education program course for healthcare professionals who treat Parkinson’s patients will be held in Atlanta, the nonprofit announced in a press release. Called Allied Team ... Read more

September 17, 2018September 20, 2018

Trial Fails to Show Benefits of Hydrogen-saturated Water in Parkinson’s Patients

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Drinking hydrogen-enriched water does not provide therapeutic benefits to patients with Parkinson’s disease, results from a Japanese clinical trial revealed. The study,“Randomized, Double-Blind, Multicenter Trial of Hydrogen Water for ... Read more

September 17, 2018September 20, 2018

Gene Editing To Fine-Tune Alpha-Synuclein Production Could Become Parkinson’s Therapy Strategy, Study Suggests

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A gene editing approach targeting a specific part of the SNCA gene was able to lower alpha-synuclein levels and protect from Parkinson’s characteristic cellular changes, according to preclinical results. ... Read more

September 14, 2018September 17, 2018

Experts Propose Ways to Stem Rising Number of Parkinson’s Deaths in England

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Experts are proposing ways to stanch the number of deaths from Parkinson’s disease and related disorders in England, including establishing dedicated nursing homes and giving Parkinson’s patients personal case ... Read more

September 14, 2018September 19, 2018

ADHD Diagnosis Could Increase Risk for Parkinson’s, Study Suggests

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People diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), usually detected at an early age in hyperactive children, may have an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s and Parkinson’s-like diseases, a new ... Read more

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