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May 19, 2020May 19, 2020

Parkinson’s Foundation, VA Join to Help US Veterans Manage Disease

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The Parkinson’s Foundation and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) are collaborating on an effort to improve the health and life quality of veterans with Parkinson’s disease. The two want ... Read more

May 19, 2020May 19, 2020

Enrollment in Phase 2 Study of Cognitive Treatment Paused for Pandemic

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Aptinyx has paused patient enrollment in its Phase 2 trial evaluating NYX-458 to treat mild cognitive impairment in people with Parkinson’s disease due to the current COVID-19 pandemic. The decision ... Read more

May 18, 2020May 18, 2020

Intec Readying for New Phase 3 Accordion Pill Study in Parkinson’s

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Intec Pharma and its manufacturing partner, Lohman Therapie-Systeme (LTS) have shown an ability to manufacture the Accordion Pill Carbidopa/Levodopa (AP-CD/LD), an investigational Parkinson’s therapy, at a commercial scale, and are advancing with ... Read more

May 18, 2020May 18, 2020

Smokers at Lower Risk of Parkinson’s, Long-term Study Finds

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Current or past tobacco smokers are at lower risk of developing Parkinson’s disease than lifelong non-smokers, a long-term study of doctors in the U.K. reports. How smoking might protect a person ... Read more

May 15, 2020May 15, 2020

Researchers Think COVID-19 May Increase Parkinson’s Risk, Pointing to Need for Detailed Record-keeping

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Although there isn’t currently sufficient evidence to draw definitive conclusions, it is possible that people who survive COVID-19 may be at increased risk of Parkinson’s disease, researchers from Brazil ... Read more

May 15, 2020May 15, 2020

New Light-Controlled Tool Allows Study of Mitochondrial Damage in Live Neurons

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Scientists developed a new light-controlled tool that allows them to study the impact of mitochondrial damage in the live neurons of small transparent fish larvae, a study reports. By ... Read more

May 14, 2020May 14, 2020

McIntyre Powder Used in Mining Linked to Parkinson’s Disease in Study

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Inhaled McIntyre powder, which was used in the mining industry during the mid-20th century, is associated with an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease, a study has found. Findings from ... Read more

May 14, 2020May 14, 2020

Anxiety Due to COVID-19 and Treatment Access High in Iran, Survey Finds

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A survey of people with Parkinson’s disease in Iran found significantly higher levels of anxiety due to the COVID-19 pandemic among them compared with the general population, a study ... Read more

May 13, 2020May 11, 2020

Podcasts Make It Easier to Stay Informed

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Living with Parkinson’s disease is a daily battle. It can be difficult to navigate the disease on your own, but the right resources can make staying informed a little ... Read more

May 13, 2020May 19, 2020

MeiraGTx Planning to Launch New Trial of AAV-GAD in Parkinson’s Patients

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MeiraGTx is preparing to launch a new clinical trial of AAV-GAD, its investigational gene therapy for Parkinson’s disease. The company stated it is planning to file an investigational new ... Read more

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