Parkinson's Disease
Conference Coverage
Polypharmacy for Parkinson’s Disease Is More Common in Younger Patients
MIAMI—Patients younger than 65 have a higher polypharmacy burden in the management of Parkinson’s disease symptoms, compared with patients age 65...
Conference Coverage
Does Occupational Pesticide Use Affect Penetrance of LRRK2 Parkinson’s Disease?
MIAMI—Occupational pesticide use is associated with increased penetrance of LRRK2 Parkinson’s disease, according to research presented at...
Conference Coverage
Sublingual Apomorphine Film May Induce On State in Patients With Parkinson’s Disease
MIAMI—Among patients with Parkinson’s disease with well-defined morning off episodes, 83% achieved an on-medication state within 45 minutes of...
Conference Coverage
Which Cognitive Domains Predict Progression From MCI to Dementia in Parkinson’s Disease?
MIAMI—Among patients with Parkinson’s disease–associated mild cognitive impairment (MCI), Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) subscores in...
Conference Coverage
Freezing of Gait May Be Associated With Anxiety and Depression in Parkinson’s Disease
MIAMI—Freezing of gait in Parkinson’s disease may be associated with higher levels of anxiety and depressive symptoms, as well as...
FDA/CDC
FDA approves safinamide to treat Parkinson’s disease
The drug is indicated for use as an add-on to levodopa or carbidopa to help in reducing “off” time.
Video
Robert Hauser, MD
Dr. Hauser describes new approaches to levodopa therapy, including formulations that are available and those in development.
Literature Review
Online Algorithm Identifies People at Risk of Parkinson’s Disease
The online PREDICT-PD algorithm effectively identifies people at increased risk of Parkinson’s disease, according to research published online...
Conference Coverage
Which Cognitive Domains Predict Progression From MCI to Dementia in Parkinson’s Disease?
MIAMI—Among patients with Parkinson’s disease–associated mild cognitive impairment (MCI), Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)...
Conference Coverage
Sublingual Apomorphine Film May Induce On State in Patients With Parkinson’s Disease
MIAMI—Among patients with Parkinson’s disease with well-defined morning off episodes, 83% achieved an on-medication state within...
Literature Review
MCI May Predict Dementia in Patients With Parkinson’s Disease
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in early Parkinson’s disease may predict subsequent dementia, whether or not the person reverts to normal...