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Ongentys, available in Japan via Ono Pharmaceutical, is an oral add-on daily therapy for those whose motor symptoms return while using levodopa/carbidopa. Read more about it here.

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Sherri Woodbridge has learned to reduce clutter, both in her home and in her life. This has helped her to manage Parkinson’s symptoms. Click here to find out how.

How do you feel about clutter in your home and life?

Though people with Parkinson’s undoubtedly face obstacles, Lori DePorter challenges them to view these obstacles differently. Click here to read more from Lori.

How do you cope with obstacles in life?

The MJFF grant will allow Erisyon to use single-molecule protein sequencing to find and validate markers that might lead to an early Parkinson’s diagnosis. Click here to learn more.

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New MRI methods — part of “magnetic resonance guided high intensity focused ultrasound” or MR-HIFU — may treat tremor by ablating a pea-sized brain area. Click here to learn more.

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Intestinal levodopa/carbidopa infusion may be a therapeutic option for Parkinson’s patients who develop freezing of gait after deep brain stimulation. Click here to find out more.

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Axovant announced four adults were given a higher dose of its gene therapy, AXO-Lenti-PD, as the first part of the SUNRISE-PD trial continues in Europe. Read the full story here.

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A generic version of the transdermal neupro patches (rotigotine), used to ease symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, has been developed by Vektor Pharma. Read the full story here.

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Supernus has fully acquired US WorldMeds’ treatments for nervous system diseases, including Apokyn and Xadago, and possibly an apomorphine infusion pump. Read more here.

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Results show that Nuplazid is generally safe and well-tolerated in the long run, and appears to reduce mortality in patients with Parkinson’s disease phycosis. Click here to learn more about it.

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Findings from a fish study indicate that chemicals in diesel exhaust can trigger the formation of toxic protein clumps and the death of nerve cells by impairing autophagy in cells. Click here to learn more about the link between these protein clumps and Parkinson’s.

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A consensus statement from the Parkinson’s Foundation declares there isn’t enough data to draw reliable conclusions about using medical cannabis. Read the full story here.

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If you’re experiencing dizziness, lightheadedness, or fatigue upon standing, these symptoms may be caused by a condition called neurogenic orthostatic hypotension, or “nOH”. Click here to find out more about nOH.

Have you ever experieced such symptoms? Have you heard of nOH before?

The U.S. safety and tolerability trial will not enroll people with mild cognitive impairment due to Parkinson’s until safety amid COVID-19 is more assured. Click here to read the full story.

Are you part of any research studies that have been delayed or paused due to COVID-19?

Click here to read about a joint effort between the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Parkinson’s Foundation to support veterans with Parkinson’s.

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Sleep disorders are more common in early-stage Parkinson’s patients with symptoms such as depression, anxiety, and urinary tract issues, a study says. Click here to learn more.

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Click here to read about a fall prevention program that combines yoga and occupational therapy and was well-received by people living with Parkinson’s disease.

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Researchers have developed structures that act like switches to turn on genes that may boost the efficacy of gene therapies for disorders such as Parkinson’s. Read more here.

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A light-based deep brain stimulation (DBS) method can alleviate Parkinson’s motor symptoms when applied to a region of the brain, an animal study shows. Read more here.

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Click here to learn more about steps the Michael J. Fox Foundation is taking to help Parkinson’s disease patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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