Study helps predict cognitive function in Parkinson’s patients over time
By
Kristen Fischer
Aug 15, 2024
Some people with Parkinson’s disease have cognitive abilities that remain stable over time, while others’ worsens, a new study finds. Early problems with visual processing and spatial reasoning are...
Clinical briefs for Thursday, July 18
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Kristen Fischer
Jul 17, 2024
GLP-1s don’t increase suicidal thoughts, behaviors in older adults with type 2 diabetes, study finds … Report: Education improves clinical performance at retail clinics serving older adults … Electronic...
President signs National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act into law
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Kristen Fischer
Jul 05, 2024
President Biden last week signed the National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act into law, which puts the framework in place to advance research and initiatives that prioritize Parkinson’s disease care in...
Bill would create federal Parkinson’s disease council
By
Kristen Fischer
May 28, 2024
The US Senate and House of Representatives have approved the National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act, which is expected to receive presidential approval next. The initiative ultimately would create a federal...