Category Archives: Parkinson’s Treatment

The idea of a cell therapy for Parkinsons disease starts out simple: Symptoms of the progressive disease are largely driven by the deaths of dopamine-producing neurons found deep within the brain. With lower levels of the neurotransmitter come the characteristic tremors, rigidity and slow movements. By replacing those lost nerve cells with new dopamine producers, researchers hope to renew the brains connection to the bodys muscles and improve a persons overall motor function. Continue reading →

Cerevance has initiated a Phase 2 clinical trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of its oral investigational therapy CVN424 for treating Parkinsons disease motor symptoms. CVN424 is small molecule that can penetrate the brain and modulate the activity of specific nerve cells in the striatum region that control body movement Continue reading →

Seborrheic dermatitis is a skin condition that causes an itchy, flaky rash to develop on the scalp, face, or other parts of the body. Many people call it dandruff. Continue reading →

Shares in Intec Pharma have come under pressure again, following Novartis decision to exit a partnership focused on its Accordion drug delivery technology. Novartis has opted out of a January 2018 alliance to develop an Accordion formulation of an undisclosed drug in its pipeline, despite the project meeting the technical and pharmacokinetic specifications laid out in the contract terms, according to the Israeli company. Novartis has said the programme no longer fits with its mid- to long-term strategic goals, according to Intec, which saw its Nasdaq-listed shares fall by more than 12% after the announcement Continue reading →

FormerRev. Paul Burak was leaving a church Christmas party at a bar when he allegedly struck two women with his car. Continue reading →

Maureen Kennah-Hafstein is overjoyed at being able to reduce her medication for Parkinsons Disease after undergoing long-awaited Deep Brain Stimulation surgery. Continue reading →

We all have a fundamental desire to help our loved ones, and this is particularly true of those of us with early-onset Parkinsons disease. Continue reading →

I have been seeing a physical therapist four times a week for the last month. I hadnt injured myself, though I experience aches and pains with Parkinsons disease. My neurologist referred me to a physical therapist who teaches the BIG program. Continue reading →

Chronic illness is expensive. It costs money, time, and peace of mind. Continue reading →

Startup company Jesse Medical and researchers from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) have agreed to collaborate on the further development and commercialization of new software to enable early detection and improved monitoring of Parkinsons disease. The screening technology analyzes the results of seven specific drawing and writing tasks, including simple writing and drawing a spiral by joining dots, performed on an interactive tablet, allowing the identification of a patient-specific pattern of motor response. Dexterity information collected through this software provides clinicians with real-time data on fine motor skills that can be used to differentiate between people who do not have Parkinsons and those who may have the disease but still do not show its most common and visible motor symptoms Continue reading →