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Sex, Age and Family History Seen to Raise Parkinson’s Risk

Older age, male sex, and a family history of Parkinson’s disease appear to associate with a higher risk of developing Parkinson’s later in life, according to an Italian study. The research also suggested that dietary choices and work history influenced the disease’s development, with those who consumed meat on…

Top 10 Parkinson’s Stories of 2020

Throughout 2020, Parkinson’s News Today brought you daily coverage of important discoveries, treatment advancements, preclinical and clinical studies, and other relevant events related to Parkinson’s disease. We are looking forward to bringing more news this year to those with Parkinson’s, their caregivers, and loved ones. Here we present our 10…

FDA Guidance Sought for Planned Trial of Ketamine to Treat Dyskinesia

Pharmather has filed a request to meet with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to determine next best steps in the clinical development of ketamine to treat the levodopa-induced dyskinesia associated with Parkinson’s disease. The filing is in preparation for a proposed Phase 2 clinical study of ketamine,…

With Prevail Acquisition, Lilly Plans New Gene Therapy Program

Eli Lilly has announced an agreement to acquire biotechnology company Prevail Therapeutics. Following the deal, Lilly plans to create a gene therapy program for people with neurodegenerative diseases, including Parkinson’s. “The acquisition of Prevail will bring critical technology and highly skilled teams to complement our existing expertise at Lilly,…

MJFF Funding Work Into Role of Autoantibodies in Parkinson’s

The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) has awarded a grant to Sengenics for work in identifying new autoantibody signatures in people at high risk of Parkinson’s disease, and to investigate these proteins’ role in the disease’s course. “We are delighted to have been awarded this prestigious Michael J. Fox Foundation research…

Genetic Testing and Counseling Mostly Seen Favorably in Study

Most people who undergo genetic testing and counseling related to Parkinson’s disease are satisfied with their experience and feel no substantially adverse psychological effects, a study reported. However, its findings also indicated that people with diagnosed Parkinson’s, or in whom Parkinson’s-linked mutations are identified, are more likely to be…