Recently published results of a GDNF intraputaminal infusion clinical trial Posted on March 5, 2019 by Phil Franchina A clinical trial, is by definition an experiment or a test — an effort to determine if something works, or doesn’t. Sometimes, although the intended outcome of a clinical trial may fall short of expectations, the results are nevertheless intriguing and may spark additional avenues of investigation. Such is the case in a clinical trial […] Read More
What is a DaTscan and should I get one? Posted on January 8, 2019March 28, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert What role does DaTscan have in the diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease? Many patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) are frustrated and sometimes frankly suspicious about how it is diagnosed. As a neurologist, over the years I’ve heard comments like: “All the doctor did was have me make some movements with my hands and legs and watch […] Read More
FDA Approves Inbrija™ (levodopa inhalation powder) Parkinson’s disease Posted on December 23, 2018December 26, 2018 by Stephanie Paul FDA Approves Inbrija™ (levodopa inhalation powder) December 22, 2018 Acorda Therapeutics announced the FDA approval of INBRIJA™ (levodopa inhalation powder) for the treatment of OFF periods in people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) taking carbidopa/levodopa. INBRIJA™ is expected to be available by prescription in the first quarter of 2019, to be distributed through a network of specialty […] Read More
FDA Approves Focused Ultrasound for Tremor-predominant Parkinson’s disease Posted on December 20, 2018December 23, 2018 by Nancy Braun FDA approves focused ultrasound for tremor-predominant Parkinson’s disease December 19, 2018 Tremor-predominant Parkinson’s disease (PD) joins Essential tremor (ET) as an FDA-approved indication for the use of Focused ultrasound. Focused ultrasound is a technology in which beams of ultrasound waves are focused on a designated target thereby concentrating enough energy to create a small lesion. […] Read More
Could Coffee Protect Neurons in Parkinson’s Disease? Posted on December 14, 2018February 19, 2019 by Nancy Braun Could coffee protect neurons in Parkinson’s disease? A recently published paper reveals interesting connections between coffee and Parkinson’s disease (PD). Read More
Vascular Parkinsonism in the News Posted on December 3, 2018March 29, 2019 by Nancy Braun Vascular Parkinsonism in the News George H.W. Bush, the 41st President of the United States died on November 30, 2018, at the age of 94. Read More
The relationship between the appendix and Parkinson’s disease Posted on November 5, 2018April 3, 2019 by Nancy Braun The relationship between the appendix and Parkinson’s disease Read More
Important New Study Underway: Get Involved Posted on October 23, 2018October 23, 2018 by Nancy Braun About the “Economic Burden” Study The study seeks to capture more of the financial costs associated with Parkinson’s. Read More
INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF PARKINSON’S DISEASE AND MOVEMENT DISORDERS® – Parkinson’s Disease Updates Posted on October 9, 2018April 2, 2019 by Nancy Braun INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF PARKINSON’S DISEASE AND MOVEMENT DISORDERS® – Parkinson’s Disease Updates The International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders is taking place this week (Oct 5-9) in Hong Kong. This is an annual meeting of Movement Disorders scientists and physicians from around the world. Read More
APDA-funded Brigham and Women’s Hospital explores the genetic variants associated with Parkinson’s disease and other conditions Posted on September 27, 2018September 27, 2018 by Nancy Braun APDA-funded Brigham and Women’s Hospital explores the genetic variants associated with Parkinson’s disease and other neuropsychiatric conditions In classic biochemistry, ribonucleic acid (RNA) was thought to be a simple middle man between our genome and our proteins. Recently, however, it has become clear that RNA exists in multiple forms and plays a myriad of roles, including regulating protein production, regulating genome activity, and sensing environment. In fact, only a very small portion of DNA gets transcribed into RNA that creates protein. A much large portion gets transcribed into RNA that has various other functions. Read More
