Nitrase Therapeutics has received a second grant from the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) to advance the company’s research on nitrated alpha-synuclein, a new potential biomarker to help predict and diagnose Parkinson’s disease. “MJFF is the leading research accelerator for Parkinson’s disease treatments, and…
The Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson’s has brought the digital biomarker discovery platform nQ Medical aboard as a partner, with the goal of helping it get the patient insights needed to advance a technology aiming to improve life for those with Parkinson’s disease. Specifically, the foundation has convened a…
Treatment with liraglutide — approved to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity — improved non-motor function and the ability to perform daily life activities in people with Parkinson’s disease, according to initial top-line data from a Phase 2 trial. The therapy, sold by Novo Nordisk under the brand names…
A loss of social support due to the COVID-19 pandemic is tied to poorer mental health and more severe cognitive problems in people with Parkinson’s disease, a study based on a patient and caregiver survey reported. The study, “Impact of Isolation During the COVID-19 Pandemic on…
To mark World Parkinson’s Day and underscore the importance of exercise for patients, the British fitness instructor known as “Mr. Motivator” is partnering with Parkinson’s UK. On April 13, the exercise guru will devote his weekly and half-hour, online Motivation Club class to Parkinson’s disease (PD), the organization announced.
A just-launched wellness program is offering a two-week, inpatient rehabilitation experience tailored to the needs of people with Parkinson’s disease. Its goal is to maximize patients’ independence. The program is being offered by the Hackensack Meridian JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute, in Edison, New Jersey. “In our new program, patients…
Markers of age in the retina — the layer of tissue at the back of the eyeball chiefly responsible for sensing light — can be used to predict the risk of future Parkinson’s disease, a new study indicates. The study, “Retinal age gap as a predictive…
The global advertising company Havas Creative has launched an application — called the Staybl app — that’s designed to make the use of digital devices easier for people, including Parkinson’s disease patients, who experience involuntary shaking known as tremors. The new Staybl app was developed in a collaboration…
Scientists have created a set of sensors that can help measure muscle strain and bulging while integrated in a wearable device, such as clothes, a feature that may be of use for people with Parkinson’s disease. The sensors could be used to remotely monitor disease progression, quantify the effects, and…
To mark the start of Parkinson’s Awareness Month, the Parkinson’s Foundation has kicked off its #FutureofPD Campaign, an initiative to call attention to the progressive neurodegenerative disorder and highlight what can be done to create a better future for the Parkinson’s disease community. “Parkinson’s disease affects nearly…
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