Parkinson Disease News

• AAN 2022 Nanoparticle Shows Promise for ALS A novel treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis that would represent a novel mechanism of action showed signs of efficacy when used with riluzole in a phase 2 trial.
  Medscape Medical News, April 07, 2022
• Atypical Anxiety an Intervention Target in Parkinson's? Results from a systematic review of 60 studies support a call for early identification of Parkinson's disease-related anxiety to improve treatment strategies and long-term outcomes, researchers say.
  Medscape Medical News, April 06, 2022
• Antibiotic Use in Midlife Ups Risk of Cognitive Decline Prolonged consumption of antibiotic may have negative effects on cognition comparable to those caused by 3 to 4 years of aging.
  Medscape Medical News, April 01, 2022
• AAN 2022 Experimental Drug May Boost Executive Function in Alzheimer's A small, phase 2 trial found improved executive functioning in patients with Alzheimer's and mild cognitive impairment and mild dementia.
  Medscape Medical News, March 31, 2022
• Protein in Gut Predicts ALS Non-CNS pathology may hold promise for detecting ALS years before neurologic symptoms.
  Medscape Medical News, March 29, 2022
• Predictors of Cognitive Loss in Parkinson's Disease The study covered in this summary was published on medRxiv.org as a preprint and has not yet been peer reviewed.
  First Look, March 24, 2022
• New Aducanumab Biomarker Data Released The anti-amyloid agent continues to reduce two key Alzheimer's disease biomarkers more than 2 years into treatment, the company says.
  Medscape Medical News, March 17, 2022
• Deep Brain Stimulation and the Sequence Effect in Parkinson's Disease The sequence effect in Parkinson's worsens with progression, but DBS improves limb bradykinesia over time.
  First Look, March 16, 2022
• New Guidance on Palliative Care for Neurologic Disorders An updated position paper stresses advance care planning and communication skills among its ethical guidance when treating "life-altering" neurologic illnesses.
  Medscape Medical News, March 10, 2022
• Resting-State EEG Differentiates Depression in Parkinson's Novel approach illuminates understanding of this prominent nonmotor symptom.
  First Look, March 03, 2022
• Causal Evidence for Autoimmunity in Dementia? Researchers have identified novel biomarkers for dementia-causing diseases that may assist in identifying risk factors and development of new therapies.
  First Look, February 28, 2022
• Imaging Pinpoints Markers of Anxiety Related to Parkinson's The insula and frontal cortex are involved in the development of anxiety in adults with Parkinson’s disease, new research suggests.
  Medscape Medical News, February 19, 2022
• Strep Infection and Tics in Children: New Data Results of a large prospective study rule out a relationship between strep A infection and tic development in children, but it's still possible that other pathogens may play a role.
  Medscape Medical News, February 11, 2022
• Dairy a Risk Factor for Parkinson's? New research suggests a causal relationship between dairy intake and Parkinson's disease in men, with a 40% increased risk for those with the highest intake, investigators report.
  Medscape Medical News, February 09, 2022
• Brain Imaging Sheds New Light on Disordered Speech The dorsal precentral gyrus plays a critical role in detecting and correcting vocalization errors, which may have implications for treating patients with speech difficulties related to stroke and Parkinson's.
  Medscape Medical News, February 07, 2022
• Motor Function Restored in Three Men After Complete Paralysis A breakthrough neuromodulation system rapidly restores motor function in patients with a severe spinal cord injury, new research shows.
  Medscape Medical News, February 07, 2022
• Pandemic-Fueled Shortages of Home Health Workers Strand Patients Without Necessary Care Pandemic-Fueled Shortages of Home Health Workers Strand Patients
  Kaiser Health News, February 03, 2022
• Polygenic Risk Score in Parkinson's Tied to Cortical Thinning Higher genetic risk of Parkinson's disease was associated with lower brain cortical thickness in posterior areas and greater cortical surface area.
  First Look, January 31, 2022
• Berries, Red Wine Linked to Lower Mortality in Parkinson's Disease High intake of the antioxidant nutrients found in berries, apples, and red wine is associated with a reduced mortality risk in patients Parkinson's disease, new research suggests.
  Medscape Medical News, January 26, 2022
• Can a Ketogenic Diet Reduce Concussion-Related Brain Damage? A ketogenic diet has been linked to better outcomes in mild traumatic brain injury, including less cognitive impairment, neuronal loss, and neuroinflammation, new animal research shows.
  Medscape Medical News, January 25, 2022