Posts by: Marisa Wexler

Drinking alcohol and smoking tobacco may reduce a person’s risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, according to a new study that found evidence of a cause-and-effect relationship. “It is crucial to ... Read more

July 8, 2021July 8, 2021

Parkinson’s Neurons Form Atypical Networks

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Parkinson’s disease brain cells form abnormal networks that might predispose the cells toward damage, according to new research done using cells in laboratory conditions. “These discoveries open the door to ... Read more

July 7, 2021July 7, 2021

Voice-assisted Devices May Help Patients to Speak More Clearly

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People with Parkinson’s disease who use voice-assisted technologies (VATs) — software programs that respond to voice commands, like Amazon’s Alexa or Apple’s Siri — may find that they help to ... Read more

July 1, 2021July 1, 2021

Stem Cell Therapy Shows Safety, Possible Efficacy in Early Trial

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Treatment with ISC-hpNSC, an investigational stem cell therapy for Parkinson’s disease, was safe and well-tolerated over at least two years in an early clinical trial in 12 patients. Results from ... Read more

June 29, 2021June 30, 2021

Differences in Mouse, Human Astrocytes May Impact Research

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Brain cells called astrocytes behave differently under stressful conditions in humans as compared with mice, new research suggests. Because mice are a commonly used model for research in Parkinson’s disease, ... Read more

June 29, 2021June 29, 2021

Many Who Start Antipsychotics Discontinue Treatment

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More than a third of people with Parkinson’s disease who are prescribed antipsychotics stop treatment within six months of starting, a new database analysis suggests. The data also indicate that ... Read more

June 21, 2021June 21, 2021

Jaw Exercises, Oral Hygiene Advice Aids Life Quality in Later Parkinson’s

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A program of jaw-related exercises, coupled with individualized advice for oral hygiene, can improve quality of life as it relates to oral health among people with Parkinson’s disease, a small ... Read more

June 18, 2021June 18, 2021

Low Levels of Some Fatty Acids Found in Parkinson’s Patients

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People with Parkinson’s disease have lower-than-normal levels of certain fatty acids in their blood, which is not explained by dietary differences, a new study shows. The low levels of some ... Read more

June 17, 2021June 17, 2021

MJFF Offering Online Guide for Patients Considering DBS

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The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) has released a new guide that aims to help people with Parkinson’s disease and their loved ones make informed decisions about deep brain stimulation (DBS), ... Read more

June 16, 2021June 16, 2021

Targeting Mitochondrial DNA May Be Therapeutic Strategy

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In Parkinson’s disease, DNA that leaks out of mitochondria — small organelles that generate energy — leads to cell death and inflammation, according to a new study. The finding indicates that getting rid ... Read more

June 11, 2021June 11, 2021

FDA Rejects Verily’s Smartwatch for Parkinson’s Assessment

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has rejected an application from Verily Life Sciences that sought to add a Parkinson’s disease symptom assessment tool to the company’s clinical research-focused ... Read more

June 10, 2021June 10, 2021

Phase 1 Trials of Bayer’s Cell and Gene Therapies Enrolling Patients

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A first patient has been dosed in a still-recruiting Phase 1 clinical trial testing DA01, an investigational cell therapy for Parkinson’s disease. A separate Phase 1 trial of a potential ... Read more

June 10, 2021June 10, 2021

Rare 2030 Action Campaign Pushing for European Plan for Rare Diseases

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Eurordis opened a campaign, called Rare 2030 Action, that is seeking to establish a European action plan for rare diseases to ensure that none of the 30 million people in ... Read more

June 10, 2021June 10, 2021

Rare 2030 Action Campaign Pushing for European Plan for Rare Diseases

Angioedema News

Eurordis opened a campaign, called Rare 2030 Action, that is seeking to establish a European action plan for rare diseases to ensure that none of the 30 million people in ... Read more

June 9, 2021June 9, 2021

Antipsychotic Use by Newly Diagnosed Patients Drops After FDA Warnings

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The use of antipsychotics by people with early Parkinson’s disease (PD) has fallen substantially since the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued warnings about treating dementia with these medications, ... Read more