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Parkinson’s Disease News

A new research project aims to find the cause and cure for Parkinson's disease

Independent - 23-Sep-2024

Researchers hope to develop new drug targets and improve current treatments

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Non-invasive ultrasound treatment successfully reduces Parkinson's tremors

Sky News - 27-Jun-2024

First scottish patient to undergo the treatment experienced immediate tremor reduction

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Alchemab receives funding boost for Parkinson’s disease research

PharmaTimes - 06-Jun-2024

Targeting prostaglandin biology could lead to breakthrough parkinson’s therapies

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Kenai secures $82m to advance cell therapy for Parkinson's disease

Longevity Technology - 01-Mar-2024

iPSC-based therapy set for phase 1 trials to replace lost neurons and modify disease course

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No more pills! NHS approves wearable pump for 24-hour drug delivery

BBC - 16-Feb-2024

Portable Produodopa pump delivers steady medication, offering ease & relief for Parkinson's sufferers

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Vesper Bio got almost $1M to develop a new medicine for Parkinson's disease

Longevity Technology - 24-Jan-2024

Vesper's main drug, called VES001, is a pill that can reach the brain directly

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New device restores mobility in man with Parkinson's disease

BBC - 06-Nov-2023

Spinal implant could lead to significant improvements in the lives of people

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Gut microbes linked to the risk of Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases

University of Massachusetts Lowell (UMass Lowell) - 19-Oct-2023

Gut-brain connection opens doors for early detection and treatment of brain diseases

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Personalised cell therapy for Parkinson's receives FDA fast track designation

Biospace - 19-Oct-2023

Aspen Neuroscience's ANPD001 aims to replace lost neurons and improve motor function

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New blood test may help in early detection of Parkinson’s disease

Independent - 30-Aug-2023

The test could identify drugs that reverse or slow down DNA damage and disease

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Bluerock to pioneer first-in-class neuronal stem cell therapy for Parkinson’s disease

BlueRock Therapeutics - 28-Jun-2023

Bemdaneprocel shows positive phase I results, advances to Phase II trial in early 2024

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Misfolded proteins help early detection of Parkinson’s disease

University of Texas Health - 13-Apr-2023

The test may lead to easier, non-invasive diagnostic methods

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Tissue transplants as standard treatments for Parkinson’s- a promising approach

The Guardian - 04-Dec-2022

This one-off treatment could nullify the complications that you get with chronic medications

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Fujirebio acquires ADx NeuroSciences to advance Parkinson’s diagnostic tools

Parkinson’s News Today - 27-Jun-2022

The acquisition strengthens the Fujirebio Neuro Center, making it a leading hub in diagnostics

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Slowing progression of Parkinson's disease with daily niacin supplements

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 07-Jul-2021

As this human trial was small, a larger study is warranted to confirm its effectiveness

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Autologous stem cell grafts treated Parkinson’s disease in monkeys

University of Wisconsin-Madison - 01-Mar-2021

A potential application in humans for Parkinson's with nerve grafts made from own stem cells

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Human stem cells reduced Parkinson's symptoms in rats

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 02-Feb-2021

Reprogrammed stem cells treated Parkinson's in rats; initiating clinical trials soon

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Clene's neurotherapeutics using metals enter human trials

Longevity Technology - 05-Jan-2021

Novel approach with gold nanocatalyst technology to reverse neurodegenerative disease

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Scientists find a new and easy way of producing neurons

Science Daily - 25-Jun-2020

PTB is the ultimate switch that controls conversion of a cell into a neuron

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Reduced risk of Parkinson's disease for coffee and tea drinkers

Independent - 18-May-2020

Lead study linking caffeine and its disease-slowing potential

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Parkinson's patient can swim again after stem cell transplant

Newsweek - 14-May-2020

Study and procedure represent a milestone in personalized medicine for Parkinson's

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Successful replacement of neurons lost in Parkinson's disease

Medical Xpress - 13-May-2020

New therapeutic personalized strategy could bring back movement to those suffering

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Novel approaches to CNS diseases done by Cerevance

Longevity Technology - 03-Mar-2020

After a successful phase 1 trial of the CVN424 done one mice, the company started phase 2 studies

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Improvements seen in Parkinson's patients given NuPlasma young blood plasma

NeurologyLive - 25-Apr-2019

50% improvement in complications of therapy, 19.2% in motor examinations and more

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Implant boosts leg signals, prevents Parkinson's freezing

BBC - 22-Apr-2019

We're understanding more about the body's chemical and electrical signalling

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Using reprogrammed stem cells for treating Parkinson's disease

Nature - 18-Nov-2018

A man in his 50s is the first of seven patients to receive the experimental therapy

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Reprogrammed stem cells implanted into Parkinson’s patients

Nature - 14-Nov-2018

Implantation of induced stem cells in brains with Parkinson’s disease is showing promising results in monkeys

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Induced pluripotent stem cells to treat Parkinson's disease

Japan Times - 30-Jul-2018

There is a risk of developing brain tumours according to some experts

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