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Parkinson’s disease
On April 29, the U.S. the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Nuplazid (pimavanserin) tablets, the first drug approved to treat hallucinations and delusions associated with psychosis experienced…
On March 21, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Xadago (safinamide) tablets as an add-on treatment for patients with Parkinson’s disease who are currently taking levodopa/carbidopa…
A progressive degenerative disease, Parkinson disease (PD) is marked by tremor, slow movement, stiffness, and balance problems. It affects about 1 million Americans—more than amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, multiple sclerosis,…
Researchers have developed a simple MRI technique that may help in the early diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease. Read more and read the study abstract.
Use of statins is associated with a higher risk for Parkinson’s disease, according to a study in Movement Disorders. Objective Using a large U.S. claims database (MarketScan), we…
Caring for patients with Parkinson’s disease
Learn about assessment, intervention, and teaching for patients with this progressive debilitating disease.
FDA approves first drug for hallucinations and delusions associated with PD
On April 29, the U.S. the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Nuplazid (pimavanserin) tablets, the first drug approved to treat hallucinations and delusions…
FDA approves new drug for Parkinson’s disease
On March 21, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Xadago (safinamide) tablets as an add-on treatment for patients with Parkinson’s disease who…
Managing medications for hospital patients with Parkinson disease
A progressive degenerative disease, Parkinson disease (PD) is marked by tremor, slow movement, stiffness, and balance problems. It affects about 1 million Americans—more than amyotrophic…
New MRI technique may help in early diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease
Researchers have developed a simple MRI technique that may help in the early diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease. Read more and read the study abstract.
Statins and Parkinson’s disease
Use of statins is associated with a higher risk for Parkinson’s disease, according to a study in Movement Disorders. Objective Using a large U.S.…
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