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Study: Statins Might Reduce Parkinson’s Risk
July 30, 2013
… disease (PD)? Maybe, says a new population-based study from researchers at National Taiwan University in Taipei, … risk. Last year, we reported on a similar study from Harvard Medical School that found that those taking …
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Merck to Discontinue Parkinson’s Drug Program Targeting the Brain Chemical Adenosine
May 24, 2013
… same time reducing dyskinesias. But today’s results, culled from three concurrent phase 3 trials, showed that … a company called Biotie announced positive phase 2 results from a similar treatment called tozadenant. The company had …
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Supreme Court Rules Human Genes Are Not Patentable
June 14, 2013
… PhD, says: “This decision shouldn’t impede research groups from making a drug that targets a genetic mutation or using information gleaned from understanding the mutation to inform drug development.” …
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FDA Approves Northera for Orthostatic Hypotension
February 18, 2014
… Parkinson’s patients suffering from orthostatic hypotension — a sudden drop in blood … since 1989. It was a long journey for the drug candidate from Chelsea Therapeutics; the FDA denied approval and asked …
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Parkinson's Disease-Inspired Ballet is a Hit in Pittsburgh
February 27, 2014
… of the disease through her choreography, tracking movement from fluid to halting. Nicole Kelleners, an advancement … Foundation of Western PA. There is a real buzz and interest from the Parkinson’s community there! Read more of The …
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Fox Trial Finder Ambassador Brings Attention to Urgent Need for Trial Volunteers
March 4, 2014
… to participate in a successful trial and receive a benefit from a drug that may still have years of research before … research today, so that maybe they will not have to suffer from some of these diseases tomorrow. Sign up for Fox Trial …