Inosine Fails to Slow Early Parkinson Disease Progression in Phase 3 Trial
Researchers assessed the impact of oral inosine, a metabolic precursor of urate, on disease progression in patients with early Parkinson disease.
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Boxing Therapy May Reduce Risk for Falls in Patients With Parkinson Disease
Researchers observed the effect of boxing therapy on overall coordination, gait, and balance in patients with Parkinson disease before, during, and after the COVID-19 lockdown.
Neurodegenerative Disease and COVID-19: Assessing Outcomes in Hospitalized Patients
A team of researchers assessed COVID-19 outcomes in patients with neurodegenerative diseases compared with patients without such disease.
Adaptive Immunity Alterations May Promote Disease Activity in Parkinson Disease
Study researchers sough to assess the activation status and cytokine profiles of CD4+ and CD8+ T cells, and CD19+ B cells in patients with early stage PD.
Review Explores Risk for Early-Onset Stroke, Parkinson Disease With Methamphetamine Use
The review authors sought to elucidate the neurological harms of methamphetamine, which are well-documented but poorly understood.
Stem Cell Therapy Gets Fast Track Status for Parkinson Disease
DA01 is an investigational pluripotent stem cell-derived dopaminergic neuron therapy designed to replace the midbrian dopaminergic neurons lost in Parkinson disease.
Addressing Sleep Disturbances of Parkinson Disease
Sleep disturbances may affect 40% to 90% of patients with PD, and a 2020 study found that about half of patients with PD had multiple sleep disorders.
Telehealth Use Up Markedly Among Parkinson Patients
Early in the pandemic, majority of Parkinson patients reported experiencing depression symptoms, anxiety, and sleep disturbances
Benefits of Deep Brain Stimulation for Early Stage Parkinson Disease
Compared with optimal medical therapy alone, deep brain stimulation can decrease the risk for disease progression in patients with early-stage Parkinson disease.
The Role of Precision Medicine in Parkinson Disease
Precision medicine offers a promising therapeutic strategy for patients with Parkinson disease, allowing for tailored treatments which reflect the unique pathophysiology in each patient.
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