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Breaking Regulatory News: FDA Panel Unexpectedly Recommends Approval for Parkinson's Disease Neurogenic Orthostatic Hypotension Drug
February 24, 2012
… on Northera investigating its potential to treat gait, sleep and cognitive disorders in Parkinson's disease under …
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Study Finds Depression Linked to Increased Risk of Parkinson’s
October 8, 2013
… with known risk factors: loss of the sense of smell, REM sleep behavior disorder or mutation of either the LRRK2 or …
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Neupro Patch Approved for Use in Canada
April 2, 2013
… potential benefit to taking Neupro surrounds getting enough sleep. Health Canada also approved the patch to treat …
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MJFF Survey Results: People with Parkinson’s Share Experiences with Cannabis
January 21, 2022
… reported small improvements in pain, anxiety, agitation or sleep. The most common side effects include dry mouth, … the disease. And, as in this study, I’ve seen benefits for sleep, pain, anxiety and, sometimes, for motor symptoms. … to help with symptoms as reported in this survey: anxiety, sleep and pain. I encourage people to let their movement …
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Ask the MD: What Is Lewy Body Dementia?
October 1, 2018
… and mood (depression or anxiety). Acting out dreams (REM sleep behavior disorder) also is a common symptom. Lewy body … may be helpful for movement problems as well. For sleep changes (acting out dreams, or REM sleep behavior disorder), treatment often is melatonin (an …
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What We Fund: $48.8 Million to Advance Novel Therapies and Broader Understanding of Disease
February 22, 2022
… barriers to research participation . Other Highlights: Sleeping Upright and Measures of Parkinson’s Function and … University will test the efficacy and tolerability of sleeping in a head-up tilted position to ease these blood …