Tag Archives: Parkinson’s

New Brain Molecule Offers Hope for Parkinson’s Disease: A Breakthrough in Motor Function Control

Parkinson’s disease, a debilitating neurological disorder, affects millions of people worldwide, especially those over the age of 50. Characterized by tremors, shaking, and difficulty with movement, the disease stems from the gradual loss of dopamine-producing neurons in the brain. While the primary treatment, L-dopa, offers temporary relief, its effects diminish over time, and long-term use… Read More »

Medical News Today: Could a probiotic prevent or reverse Parkinson’s?

A new study using a roundworm model of Parkinson’s disease found that a probiotic bacterium could prevent, and in some cases reverse, toxic protein buildup. Misfolded alpha-synuclein proteins in the brain are the hallmark sign of Parkinson’s disease. Many experts believe that these toxic protein clumps lead to the progressive loss of brain cells that… Read More »

FDA Approves Inbrija (levodopa inhalation powder) for Intermittent Treatment of OFF Episodes in People with Parkinson’s Disease

FDA Approves Inbrija (levodopa inhalation powder) for Intermittent Treatment of OFF Episodes in People with Parkinson’s Disease Print this page ARDSLEY, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE) December 21, 2018 –Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Inbrija™ for intermittent treatment of OFF episodes in people with Parkinson’s disease treated with carbidopa/levodopa. OFF… Read More »

Breakdown of brain’s autopilot mode may explain Parkinson’s disease

We make mistakes when we don’t concentrate – but people with Parkinson’s can avoid those errorsDavid Harrigan/Getty By Clare Wilson People with Parkinson’s disease are less likely to make certain kinds of mistakes – those that happen when we are “on autopilot”. The surprising finding helps support a new theory about the condition’s root causes… Read More »