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#AAN2018- Inbrija Reduces Parkinson’s Off Periods, Phase 3 Trial Shows

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…

Survey Shows Canadian Parkinson’s Community’s Key Concerns

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…

Michael J. Fox Foundation Offers Educational Tool to Boost Participation in Parkinson’s Clinical Studies

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…

APDA’s ‘Look Closer’ Campaign Captures Full Lives of Parkinson’s Patients

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…

2 Markers of Parkinson’s Progression May Help Trials in Newly Diagnosed Patients, Study Says

Clinical trials in patients with early stage Parkinson’s may benefit from assessing markers of disease progression — namely, changes in the Movement Disorder Society (MDS)-Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale (MDS-UPDRS) and dopamine transporter imaging, according to five-year results in a major observational study. The study, “Longitudinal Change of Clinical…