Parkinson's disease Archives

Parkinson’s disease

Caring for patients with Parkinson’s disease

December 11, 2012

Learn about assessment, intervention, and teaching for patients with this progressive debilitating disease.

FDA approves first drug for hallucinations and delusions associated with PD

May 5, 2016

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…

FDA approves new drug for Parkinson’s disease

March 23, 2017

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…

Managing medications for hospital patients with Parkinson disease

December 29, 2016

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,…

New MRI technique may help in early diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease

June 11, 2014

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

June 15, 2017

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…