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April 5, 2021April 5, 2021

Inbrain Raises $16.8M to Advance ‘Intelligent’ Neurostimulator for Parkinson’s

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Inbrain Neuroelectronics has raised $16.8 million in Series A financing to support moving into clinical testing a new neuromodulation device that uses computer learning to treat Parkinson’s disease and epilepsy. Electrodes for ... Read more

April 5, 2021April 5, 2021

‘Parkinson’s Revolution’ Cycling Fundraiser Set for June 12 Across US

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A Parkinson’s Foundation indoor cycling event aimed at highlighting the benefits of exercise while raising money for Parkinson’s (PD) research returns on June 12 for its second year. Called the Parkinson’s ... Read more

April 2, 2021April 2, 2021

Magnetic Nanoparticles May Help Restore Brain Function

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Magnetic nanoparticles may help restore brain function by directing nerve cell growth, a new study shows. Researchers believe this technology has therapeutic potential and may be used in the development of ... Read more

April 2, 2021April 2, 2021

Gocovri More Than Doubles ‘On’ Time Without Dyskinesia, Trial Data Show

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Gocovri (amantadine) more than doubled the daily time on levodopa-based therapies without any dyskinesia — involuntary, uncontrolled movements — in people with Parkinson’s disease compared to those given a placebo, an analysis ... Read more

April 1, 2021April 1, 2021

Parkinson Canada Calls for Greater Support During Awareness Month

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In light of Parkinson’s Awareness Month — starting April 1st — Parkinson Canada is calling for better awareness of the neurodegenerative disorder, while supporting organizations dedicated to helping those impacted by it. ... Read more

April 1, 2021April 1, 2021

It’s April — Time to Participate in Parkinson’s Awareness Month

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Activities are underway to mark Parkinson’s Awareness Month, set aside each April to draw attention to the neurodegenerative disorder that affects some seven to 10 million people globally. At the ... Read more

March 31, 2021March 31, 2021

microRNAs Show Potential as Biomarkers for Diagnosis, Predicting Outcomes

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Several microRNAs in the blood of people with Parkinson’s disease differ from healthy controls, correlate with disease progression, and are associated with hallmarks of the disorder, a large-scale study reported. ... Read more

March 31, 2021March 31, 2021

MJFF Parkinson’s Policy Forum Aims to Restore US Research Funds to $25M

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More than 350 disease advocates, representing all 50 U.S. states, took part in The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) virtual Parkinson’s Policy Forum, urging lawmakers to increase federal investment in Parkinson’s disease ... Read more

March 30, 2021March 30, 2021

Protein Fragment in CSF Shows Potential as Diagnostic Biomarker

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A protein fragment known as GPR37 is evident in the cerebrospinal fluid of people with Parkinson’s disease, and may be promising candidate as a biomarker for earlier diagnosis, scientists in Spain ... Read more

March 30, 2021March 30, 2021

NIH $5M Grant Supports Testing Computer-aided Way of Early Diagnosis

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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded a $5 million grant to researchers investigating whether an artificial intelligence tool might improve the accuracy of diagnosing Parkinson’s disease at its early ... Read more