I took an exciting new step in my Parkinson’s disease treatment path late last month. I moved from constant deep brain stimulation (DBS) to adaptive DBS, which recently was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Medtronic, the maker of the DBS system I have…
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Target enrollment for a Phase 1b clinical study assessing the safety and tolerability of GT-02287 in people with Parkinson’s disease is complete, three months ahead of the original goal, the therapy’s developer said. After enrolling the first 16 participants, the Phase 1b clinical trial (NCT06732180) is recruiting up…
People in the prodromal, or presymptomatic, stage of Parkinson’s disease show increased immune activity, with T cells targeting the proteins PINK1 and alpha-synuclein at levels similar to those seen in patients already diagnosed with the neurodegenerative condition, a new study reports. These two proteins — PINK1 and alpha-synuclein —…
BioVie’s ongoing SUNRISE-PD clinical trial of bezisterim in early Parkinson’s disease uses a hybrid, decentralized approach to center patient experience and promote accessibility, according to the company. Parkinson’s disease patients often face barriers to accessing specialized care and participating in clinical trials due to delayed diagnosis, limited mobility, and…
A trio of prominent Parkinson’s disease advocacy groups are calling on the U.S. federal government to provide strong funding and support for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) — a federal agency that is a major driver of biomedical research around the world. The American Parkinson Disease Association,…
When my three kids were small, I was a bit overprotective. My in-laws used to laugh about how my husband, Arman, and I kept a legal pad in our firstborn’s nursery to track her feedings and diaper contents. (Yes, I know, it was over the top.) While the kids were…
Becoming educated and informed about Parkinson’s is a good first step. Here you’ll find general information about the disease, including diagnosis, symptoms, and causes.
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