Kyle Alexander joins the board Date 28 Awst 2018 In August 2018, Kyle Alexander was appointed by co-option to the Board of Trustees, bringing a Northern Ireland presence to the board.
Positive results for a breath test for Parkinson's Date 6 Awst 2018 Researchers in Israel have made positive steps towards a simple diagnostic test for Parkinson's.
Research shows targeting LRRK2 could benefit many with Parkinson's Date 27 July 2018 New research highlights importance of LRRK2 as a pivotal player in all kinds of Parkinson's, not just genetic forms.
Parkinson's UK responds to new laws on cannabis-based medicines Date 26 July 2018 The government have announced a relaxation of the laws governing access to cannabis-based medicines. This will give doctors the ability to prescribe them.
Diabetes-type drug may slow Parkinson's Date 3 July 2018 Researchers in America have developed an experimental drug, similar to compounds used to treat diabetes, that slows the progression of Parkinson's in a mouse model of the condition.
Study finds potential benefits of vitamin B3 Date 7 June 2018 Researchers have discovered that nicotinamide riboside, a form of vitamin B3, may boost energy in nerve cells and help prevent them being lost in Parkinson's.
Exenatide found to have positive effect on mood Date 31 Mai 2018 Further analysis of the results from a recent clinical trial of the type 2 diabetes drug exenatide in people with Parkinson's has revealed encouraging signs of a positive effect on mood.
UK-wide trial to test treatment for balance, walking and falls Date 29 Mai 2018 The trial will test whether drug treatment with a commonly prescribed dementia drug can improve balance and walking and help to prevent falls in people with Parkinson's.
New research shows how much prescription charges for people with Parkinson's cost the NHS Date 23 Mai 2018 New research shows that scrapping prescription charges for Parkinson's and inflammatory bowel disease could save the NHS money.
Recall of neurology patients in Northern Ireland Date 2 Mai 2018 Key information about the recent recall of neurology patients in Northern Ireland.
