Early use of CPAP for sleep apnea may reduce risk of Parkinson’s

People with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are at increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, but starting treatment with continuous positive airway pressure — with the use of a CPAP machine — within two years of an OSA diagnosis can reduce that risk, new research suggests. “While our study found…

Lifestyle Factors, Medical Problems May Impact Early-stage Cognition

Lifestyle factors and co-existing medical conditions influence cognition in people in the early stages of Parkinson’s disease, with physical exercise and cognitive stimulation shown to have a protective effect, a large study revealed. High blood pressure, diabetes, and psychiatric problems were found to have a negative impact on cognitive…

Early Treatment Does Not Worsen the Course of Parkinson’s, Observational Study Finds

Starting treatment earlier does not appear to worsen the course of Parkinson’s disease or be associated with more severe treatment side effects, an observational study reports. The study, “Estimating the Effect of Early Treatment Initiation in Parkinson’s Disease Using Observational Data,” was published in the journal…