Aspirin, ibuprofen don’t affect Parkinson’s progression, data shows
By
Kristen Fischer
Oct 23, 2023
Ibuprofen and aspirin don’t seem to have an impact on the progression of Parkinson’s disease, according to a new report published in the Journal of the Neurological Sciences.
Adding rasagiline to treatment regimen may help those with Parkinson’s, study finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Oct 16, 2023
A recent study finds that the addition of rasagiline (marketed as Azilect) to the treatment regimen of individuals with Parkinson’s disease significantly enhances clinical outcomes.
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, Oct. 10
By
Kristen Fischer
Oct 10, 2023
Long colds may come after non-COVID respiratory infections … Groups team up to help healthcare workers grasp atypical parkinsonism … Studies spotlight doctor violence, burnout … Study: Medical cannabis...
Loneliness linked to Parkinson’s disease development, researchers say
By
Kristen Fischer
Oct 03, 2023
A new study has linked loneliness to an increased risk for being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. The link was seen across different demographic groups, and it also existed despite risk factors like...
Mitochondrial DNA a culprit in Parkinson’s disease, research shows
By
Kristen Fischer
Oct 03, 2023
A new study published Monday in Molecular Psychiatry implicates how, exactly, cells become damaged in people with Parkinson’s disease, according to researchers of a new study.
New blood test can spot Parkinson’s disease earlier, study shows
By
Kristen Fischer
Aug 31, 2023
Researchers from Duke Health say they developed a blood test that can detect Parkinson’s disease, which could mean being able to diagnose the disease before damage to the nervous system gets worse. The...
Parkinson’s patients with caregivers at risk for depression may face worse health outcomes
By
John Roszkowski
Aug 14, 2023
Patients with Parkinson’s disease who have caregivers at higher risk of depression are more likely to experience worse health outcomes and poorer quality of life than those who have caregivers at lower...
Research explores how exercise prevents age-related diseases
By
John Roszkowski
Nov 04, 2022
A special issue of the journal Brain Plasticity provides new insights into how exercise-induced activation of the peripheral systems, such as muscle, gut, liver and adipose tissue, may improve cognitive...
Why LTC is delivering sub-optimal Parkinson’s care — and what to do about it
By
Cory Frasier
Oct 28, 2022
Parkinson’s disease is a crippling and often misunderstood disease process. There are little to no protocols and standards for the care of Parkinson’s residents. They tend to be lumped into the protocols...
Weight loss in early Parkinson’s linked to cognitive decline
Oct 20, 2022
Patients who lose weight within a year of their Parkinson’s diagnosis have a significantly faster decline in Montreal Cognitive Assessment scores, investigators report.