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July 23, 2019July 23, 2019

Imbalance in Dopamine and Acetylcholine Levels May Drive Disease Progression, Study Finds

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Therapies against motor loss and progression in Parkinson’s’ disease (PD) may need to tackle the imbalance between two neurotransmitters, dopamine and acetylcholine, instead of focusing on dopamine alone, an ... Read more

July 23, 2019July 23, 2019

Real-World Data Links High-Blood Pressure Therapy With Parkinsonism, Researchers Report

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Propranolol, a beta-blocker therapy for high-blood pressure, may be associated with an increased risk of developing parkinsonism — any condition that causes a combination of the movement abnormalities seen ... Read more

July 22, 2019July 22, 2019

With Grant to Andrews University, Parkinson Voice Project Expands Reach

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Widening efforts to give Parkinson’s disease patients access to high-quality speech therapy, the Parkinson Voice Project (PVP) has named the Andrews University School of Communication Sciences & Disorders (SCSD) a recipient of ... Read more

July 22, 2019July 22, 2019

Bacteria in Gut Can Promote Parkinson’s by Altering Brain’s Immune Reactions, Study Says

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Bacterial infections in the intestines may trigger Parkinson’s progression by altering the immune system and damaging dopaminergic neurons, according to an early study supporting a “gut-brain” connection in this ... Read more

July 19, 2019July 19, 2019

N-acetylcysteine Helps Ease Motor, Cognitive Problems in PD, Study Reports

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Treatment with the naturally occurring antioxidant N-acetylcysteine (NAC) along with standard Parkinson’s therapies improved patients’ motor and mental abilities, possibly by restoring the function of dopamine-producing nerve cells, according ... Read more

July 19, 2019July 19, 2019

Gulf War Illness Linked to Higher Risk of Parkinson’s-like Symptoms, Study Finds

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Veterans of the Gulf War are not, as a whole, more likely to experience Parkinson’s disease-like symptoms, a new study has found. However, veterans with Gulf War illness do ... Read more

July 18, 2019July 18, 2019

Oxidative Stress Seen Promote Spread of Toxic Alpha-Synuclein Across Cells, Possibly Trigger Disease

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Oxidative stress may be a trigger for Parkinson’s and can promote its progression by facilitating the spread of toxic alpha-synuclein protein across cells, researchers report. Their study, “Oxidative stress in vagal ... Read more

July 18, 2019July 18, 2019

IPX203 Extended-Release Capsules Reduce ‘Off’ Time in Advanced Parkinson’s, Trial Shows

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Impax Laboratories‘ investigational carbidopa-levodopa extended-release capsules, IPX203, are better than immediate-release tablets at maintaining steady levels of levodopa in the blood, and prolonging the alleviation of motor symptoms, in ... Read more

July 17, 2019

Practicing Mindfulness to Ease Parkinson’s-related Anxiety, Depression: A Specialist’s View

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Considerable evidence has been published concerning the benefits of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) techniques in chronic pain, fibromyalgia, diabetes, chronic fatigue, psoriasis, arthritis, and individuals with multiple depressive episodes. ... Read more

July 17, 2019July 17, 2019

‘Cocktail’ That Includes Alzheimer’s Therapy Boosts Cognitive Skills of Parkinson’s Dementia Patients, Study Finds

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An oral combination that includes Aricept (donepezil) — an Alzheimer’s therapy — and Ginkgo biloba improved cognitive abilities and quality of life in people with Parkinson’s disease dementia (PDD) treated for ... Read more

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