Category: Parkinson’s News

Researchers have found that a now-discontinued drug used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease may be effective at treating metastatic breast cancer and the brain metastases that can often result. The repurposed drug has the potential to be a novel therapeutic in the fight against cancer.

At last year’s Ensemble Horizons conference in Miami, the 50-year-old former member-owned travel agency cooperative had only recently been acquired by industry giant Navigatr. About 400 members and suppliers gathered to hear the new vision for the company, which executives described as ‘changing all four tires of the car at once.”

Washington DC [US], November 5 (ANI): Researchers discovered that those who live in places with median levels of air pollution are 56 per cent more likely to get Parkinson’s disease than those who live in areas with the lowest levels of air pollution. The study, which will be published in Neurology – the medical journal […]

Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson was proud of his players as they won 2-1 at Sky Bet League Two promotion…

Washington DC [US], November 4 (ANI): Researchers discovered that those who live in places with median levels of air pollution are 56 per cent more likely to get Parkinson’s disease than those who live in areas with the lowest levels of air pollution. The study, which will be published in Neurology – the medical journal […]

Despite his diagnosis in 2016, he still competes in marathons annually. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The actor, who revealed his Parkinson’s diagnosis to the public in 1998, opened up about his ongoing battle with the degenerative central nervous system disorder.

In rodent and nonhuman primate animals, circuit-specific gene therapy offers promise for Parkinson’s …

After a life-changing diagnosis, the actor and author has raised billions for Parkinson’s research and personified grace under pressure. So why is he waiting for the other shoe to drop?

Dr Sara Riggare and Dr Werner Poewe share how people with Parkinson’s disease can address ‘off’ periods – and highlight the range of solutions available to those living with the condition.