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Genetic Parkinson’s More Common Than Thought, Global Survey Reveals

Cases of inherited Parkinson’s disease may be more frequent than previously reported, results from an online global survey suggest. The survey, which was conducted by members of The Michael J. Fox Foundation Global Genetic Parkinson’s Study Group (MJFF-GGPSG), also revealed the willingness of investigators to share clinical information on…

FIRE-UP PD Initiative Seeks to Increase Inclusivity in Parkinson’s Research

The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) and Massachusetts General Hospital have announced an initiative to enhance diversity in Parkinson’s disease research. Fostering Inclusivity in Research Engagement for Underrepresented Populations in Parkinson’s Disease (FIRE-UP PD) is an MJFF-funded study that will establish and assess outreach programs in Boston, Massachusetts, Weston,…

Review Highlights Sex-related Differences In Parkinson’s

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is more common among males, but it tends to progress faster in females. This and other sex-based differences in the neurodegenerative disease were highlighted in a recent review, titled “Parkinson’s Disease in Women and Men: What’s the Difference?” and published in the…

Nuplazid ‘Significantly’ Slows Relapses in Dementia-Related Psychosis, Phase 3 Trial Shows

Interim results from the ongoing Phase 3 HARMONY study show that treatment with Nuplazid (pimavanserin) significantly delays time to a psychosis relapse in patients with dementia-related disorders, such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease. Evaluation by an independent data monitoring committee recommended an early stop to this placebo-controlled…