Treatment with Intranasal Insulin May Improve Verbal Fluency and Motor Function, Early Study Shows

Treatment with intranasal insulin — which is atomized into a spray and inhaled through the nose — may ease Parkinson’s disease-related cognitive impairment and motor symptoms without dangerously lowering blood sugar levels, according to a proof-of-concept trial. The study, “Safety and preliminary efficacy of intranasal insulin for…

Communication Deficits in Parkinson’s Patients Caused by Motor and/or Cognitive Impairment

Communication difficulties are caused by motor and/or cognitive impairment in people with Parkinson’s disease, a review study highlights. An interdisciplinary approach to assess changes in patients’ daily communications may help detect and monitor motor and cognitive symptoms in this population. The review, “Communication impairment in Parkinson’s disease: Impact…