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Forum Moderator started the topic Ongentys Approved in Japan to Help Treat Parkinson's ‘Off’ Periods in the forum Parkinson’s Research News 2 years, 6 months ago
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.
Have you tried or would you like to try Ongentys?
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Forum Moderator started the topic I've Learned to Live Simply with Parkinson's Disease in the forum Living With Parkinson's Disease 2 years, 6 months ago
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?
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Forum Moderator started the topic Reframing Obstacles from Stumbling Blocks to Stepping Stones in the forum Living With Parkinson's Disease 2 years, 6 months ago
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?
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Forum Moderator started the topic Fox Foundation Grant to Validate Protein Biomarkers of Early Parkinson's in the forum Parkinson’s Research News 2 years, 7 months ago
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.
What do you think of this news?
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Forum Moderator started the topic Newer MRI Approaches May Treat Parkinson's Tremor Without Surgery in the forum Parkinson’s Research News 2 years, 7 months ago
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.
What do you think of this news?
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Forum Moderator started the topic In Parkinson's, Levodopa/Carbidopa Infusion May Help Freezing of Gait After DBS in the forum Parkinson’s Research News 2 years, 7 months ago
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.
What do you think of this news?
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Forum Moderator started the topic Parkinson's Patients Get Higher AXO-Lenti-PD Dose in Gene Therapy Trial in the forum Parkinson’s Research News 2 years, 7 months ago
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.
What do you think of this news?
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Forum Moderator started the topic Generic Rotigotine Patches Developed by Vektor Pharma in the forum Parkinson’s Research News 2 years, 7 months ago
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.
What do you think of this news?
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Forum Moderator started the topic 2 Parkinson's Treatments, Apokyn and Xadago, Now Part of Supernus in the forum Parkinson’s Research News 2 years, 7 months ago
Supernus has fully acquired US WorldMeds’ treatments for nervous system diseases, including Apokyn and Xadago, and possibly an apomorphine infusion pump. Read more here.
What do you think of this news?
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Forum Moderator started the topic Long-term Nuplazid Safe, Well-tolerated by Parkinson's Psychosis Patients in the forum Parkinson’s Research News 2 years, 7 months ago
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.
Have you tried Nuplazid?
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Forum Moderator started the topic Diesel Exhaust Tied to Risk of Parkinson's Disease, Fish Study Shows in the forum Parkinson’s Research News 2 years, 7 months ago
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.
What do you think of these findings?
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Forum Moderator started the topic Not Enough Info About Effects of Cannabis, Parkinson’s Foundation States in the forum Parkinson’s Research News 2 years, 7 months ago
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.
What do you think of this news? What are your thoughts on medical cannabis?
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Forum Moderator started the topic Do you have dizziness that improves when you sit down? in the forum Parkinson's Disease Symptoms 2 years, 8 months ago
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?
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Forum Moderator started the topic Enrollment in Phase 2 Study of Parkinson's Cognitive Treatment Paused in the forum Parkinson’s Research News 2 years, 8 months ago
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?
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Forum Moderator started the topic Parkinson’s Foundation, VA Join to Help US Veterans Manage Disease in the forum Parkinson’s Research News 2 years, 8 months ago
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Forum Moderator started the topic Sleep Quality in Early Parkinson's Affected by Non-Motor Symptoms, Study Says in the forum Parkinson’s Research News 2 years, 8 months ago
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.
Do these findings surprise you?
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Forum Moderator started the topic Study Examines Yoga and Occupational Therapy Program for Parkinson's in the forum Parkinson’s Research News 2 years, 8 months ago
Have you ever heard of this program? Would you like to try it?
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Forum Moderator started the topic New Technology May Boost Parkinson's Gene Therapy Effectiveness in the forum Parkinson’s Research News 2 years, 8 months ago
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.
What do you think of this news?
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Forum Moderator started the topic Light-based DBS Method Alleviated Parkinson's Motor Symptoms in Rats in the forum Parkinson’s Research News 2 years, 8 months ago
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.
What do you think of this news?
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Forum Moderator started the topic Parkinson's Expert Offers Tips About Enduring the COVID-19 Pandemic in the forum Parkinson’s Research News 2 years, 8 months ago
What do you think of this plan? What else do you think people with Parkinson’s need right now?
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