Parkinson's Disease
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How Do Diet, Exercise, and Supplements Affect Parkinson’s Disease Progression?
PORTLAND, OR—Among patients with Parkinson’s disease, eating foods common in a Mediterranean diet and exercising regularly are associated with...
Literature Review
Inhaled Levodopa Reduces Off Time in Parkinson’s Disease
Self-administration of an inhalable formulation of levodopa rapidly improves motor function and significantly reduces off time in people with...
Literature Review
Functional MRI Reveals Distinct Patterns of Disease Progression in Parkinsonian Disorders
A new way to track the progression of Parkinson’s disease could help evaluate experimental treatments aimed at slowing or stopping the disease’s...
Conference Coverage
Glymphatic System May Play Key Role in Removing Brain Waste
SAN DIEGO—A recently discovered system known as the glymphatic system clears waste from the brain. It is most active during sleep and may have...
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Safety and Efficacy of Five Years of Levodopa–Carbidopa Intestinal Gel Treatment
PORTLAND, OR—Most patients with advanced Parkinson’s disease who received levodopa–carbidopa intestinal gel in an open-label,...
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Polychlorinated Biphenyls Are Associated With Risk of Parkinson’s Disease
PORTLAND, OR—Higher serum levels of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are associated with increased risk of Parkinson’s disease in...
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Does Transdermal Nicotine Benefit Patients With Parkinson’s Disease?
PORTLAND, OR—High doses of transdermal nicotine failed to improve off motor symptoms in patients with Parkinson’s disease,...
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How Do Diet, Exercise, and Supplements Affect Parkinson’s Disease Progression?
PORTLAND, OR—Among patients with Parkinson’s disease, eating foods common in a Mediterranean diet and exercising regularly are...
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Can Treating Neuroinflammation in REM Sleep Behavior Disorder Delay Parkinson’s Disease Onset?
PORTLAND, OR—In people with idiopathic REM sleep behavior disorder, microglial activation occurs in the substantia nigra...
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Expanded Indication for DBS Sets Stage for Trial in Early Parkinson’s Disease
HILTON HEAD, SC—An expanded indication for deep brain stimulation (DBS) in mid-stage Parkinson’s disease, approved by the FDA in November...