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Human neural stem cells show promise as therapy for Parkinson’s disease, according to six-month interim results of Phase 1 trial. The therapy’s developer, International Stem Cell’s Corporation subsidiary Cyto Therapeutics, will present the results at the American Academy of Neurology annual meeting in Los Angeles, April 21-27. Parkinson’s News Today will be…

The pharmaceutical company Bial has created a video of Parkinson’s patients dancing during daily tasks to inspire others to rise up to challenges and let more people know about the disease. It has been posted on Bial’s and a number of other organizations’ websites. You can also find it…

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is keeping close watch on the use of Nuplazid (pimavanserin) by Parkinson’s patients with disease-related psychosis, but at present sees no reasons to change the existing warnings placed on the medication — sold by Acadia Pharmaceuticals — when first approved. The FDA stated…

Inbrija reduces Parkinson’s symptoms when standard treatments wear off, and decreases the length of these off periods, a Phase 3 clinical trial shows. The therapy’s developer, Acorda Therapeutics, will present the results at the American Academy of Neurology annual meeting in Los Angeles, April 21-27. Parkinson’s News Today will be covering…

A startup developing a device for more affordable and efficient magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans was recently awarded a Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant from the National Institutes of Health. MR-Link, a technology company affiliated with Purdue University, will receive $228,325 to develop the device. Researchers say it will…

The Parkinson Voice Project will be live-streaming an expert’s presentation on the misconceptions about Parkinson’s disease on April 14. Columbia University Professor Stanley Fahn’s presentation will start at 10 a.m. U.S. Central Daylight time. It will be followed by speech therapy award presentations and a choir performance. The title of the…

Long waits for diagnosis, limited access to specialized treatments and services, and out-of-pocket healthcare costs are among key concerns of Parkinson’s patients, caregivers, and medical-service providers, according to a Parkinson Canada survey. The organization created the 30-minute online survey to better understand the challenges that patients, caregivers, and…

During Parkinson’s Awareness Month the Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) wants to help those making summer plans turn their hobbies into a fundraiser for Parkinson’s disease research. As part of the effort, the foundation has selected some of the best outdoors fundraisers taking place this year, including cycling, walking,…

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) has launched an educational suite called “Parkinson’s Clinical Trial Companion” to increase patients’ participation in clinical trials. The new resource educates patients and families about the benefits of participating in research, and provides teams conducting clinical trials with high-quality…

The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) launched a series of public service announcements via television stations and social media channels to promote a richer understanding of Parkinson’s disease and how it affects and inspires those touched by it. Look Closer, the centerpiece the group’s monthlong campaign that coincides with Parkinson’s Disease Awareness…