The mesencephalic locomotor region, a brain region previously thought to control only walking and other forms of locomotion in vertebrates, also regulates postural changes and other movements, according to a study in mice. “It was
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Poo transplant trial aims to help uncomfortable symptom of Parkinson's disease
Two South Australian hospitals team up with a biotechnology company to trial faecal transplants to treat an uncomfortable symptom of Parkinson’s disease. …
Paw Prints: Furry Friends Help My Sister Do Life With PD
My sister Bev, who has stage 3 Parkinson’s disease (PD), has always been an animal lover. I asked her to share with me how her pets have helped her through her illnesses. “I’ve had dogs
Let’s Open the Door to Creativity
Living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) has been a curse and a blessing. The curse is a progressive chronic illness, and the blessing is being able to write creatively about the experience in a way that
‘Different’ Lipid Profile Seen in Patients With GBA Mutations
Blood levels of various fat molecules — known as the lipid profile — in people with familial Parkinson’s disease caused by mutations in the GBA gene differ from those seen in people with sporadic Parkinson’s
Digital Technology Changing Parkinson’s Research, Clinical Care
Digital health technology, which spans phone apps to telemedicine, is advancing Parkinson’s disease research and clinical care, according to different review studies. “Digital health technology is an important and promising field that is beginning to
Contemplating a Career Change With Parkinson’s
Receiving a Parkinson’s diagnosis immediately prompts a cascade of questions encompassing all aspects of life, including career choices. This can be especially challenging with young-onset Parkinson’s disease. What will I look like? Will I be
Virtual Reality Video Games May Be Helpful Exercise Tool
Virtual reality video gaming was helpful and useable as an exercise tool, and demonstrated positive patient satisfaction with no adverse effects among four people with mild to moderate Parkinson’s disease, a case study reported. While
Phase 2 Trial Planned for FHL-301 in Treating Early Stage Parkinson’s
Forest Hills Lab announced that it has U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) permission to open a Phase 2 trial into the tolerability and potential efficacy of FHL-301 in people in the early stages of Parkinson’s disease. The double-blinded
More Than Brain Fog: Overcoming Cognitive Issues in Parkinson’s
As one of my sister Bev’s caregivers and a former nurse, I try to educate family members and friends about Parkinson’s disease (PD) to increase awareness and understanding and advocate for my sister. Bev was
Parkinson’s Foundation Emphasizes Patient Role in Clinical Research
The Parkinson’s Foundation is making an effort to put patients at the center of clinical research, both through its Research Advocates program and more recently, patient advisory boards, funded by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
FDA Places DA01, a Cell Therapy for Advanced Parkinson’s, on Fast Track
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given fast track designation to the investigational cell therapy DA01, now in a clinical trial in people with advanced Parkinson’s disease. Developed by BlueRock Therapeutics, a wholly owned subsidiary