Existing drugs may help the brain protect itself against Parkinson's Date 5 June 2019 Researchers at King's College London have investigated the properties of over 1,000 approved drugs to identify 2 with potential for Parkinson's.
New mouse model highlights promising potential drug for slowing Parkinson’s Date 4 June 2019 The results indicate that, when given early, the molecule Anle138b may restore dopamine levels and help slow or stop Parkinson’s in its tracks.
Repurposed drug enters clinical trial for Lewy body dementia Date 3 June 2019 Researchers in the US have launched a clinical trial to test a drug with the potential to slow the progression of Lewy body dementia.
Shaping the volunteer awards Date 31 May 2019 Our values shape the new volunteer awards, so we take a look at some of the volunteers showcasing them.
New study suggests that having bipolar disorder increases the risk of Parkinson's Date 28 May 2019 People with bipolar disorder are almost 7 times more likely to develop Parkinson's than those without the condition, according to new research published in the journal Neurology.
Blood pressure drug fails in phase 3 Parkinson's trial Date 8 May 2019 The STEADY-PD clinical trial has failed to show that isradipine is an effective treatment to slow or stop progression in early Parkinson's.
Malaria drug shows promise in Parkinson's model in the lab Date 3 May 2019 Research shows that problems with recycling in brain cells in Parkinson's are overcome by the malaria drug clioquinol.
Unique award could revolutionise use of exercise as Parkinson's treatment Date 24 April 2019 News about joint work with the Scottish Government to research exercise and impact it has on Parkinson's.
Caption Researcher with person with Parkinson's Experimental spinal stimulation shows promise for reducing freezing Date 23 April 2019 Results from a trial of spinal cord stimulation carried out in Ontario, Canada highlights its potential for improving walking in Parkinson's.
World Parkinson's Day survey reveals harassment faced by people with Parkinson's Date 11 April 2019 Figures released on World Parkinson's Day reveal astonishing levels of harassment and discrimination faced by people with Parkinson's.
