NOW ENROLLING: New Global Study Investigates Medication Designed to Treat Early-Stage Parkinson’s

A new study testing CoganeTM (PYM50028) - a medication designed to treat early-stage Parkinson’s disease – just moved into Phase II clinical trials. United Kingdom researchers are currently recruiting 400 participants worldwide.

Eligible participants are men and women between ages 35 and 75 with a diagnosis of Parkinson’s within the last two years. The research will study whether Cogane could slow down or modify the progression of Parkinson’s. Cogane is a new compound that modulates proteins in the brain that help the survival, development and function of nerve cells.

For more information, see Clinical Trials: Studies Seeking Participants.

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Exercise Your Voice!
With exercise becoming an ever-present supplemental treatment for PD symptoms, let’s not forget to exercise our voice!

Check out our very own Mary Sprumelli as she guides us through several vocal exercises designed specifically for PD patients!

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NOW ENROLLING: New Study To Investigate Novel Apathy Intervention Treatments
While motor dysfunction is most apparent in PD, patients also exhibit many non-motor symptoms, one of the most prevalent being apathy. Neuropsychiatric literature describes apathy as a reduction in self-initiation and motivation. Elevated apathy has been associated with reduced treatment compliance, poor illness outcome, and reduced quality of life.

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Solutions for PD-associated Nausea
Levodopa, the leading PD pharmaceutical, often causes nausea when taken on an empty stomach. Nausea is an uneasiness of the stomach that often accompanies the urge to vomit, but doesn't always lead to vomiting. If nausea is a continual problem, please consult your doctor.
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Ibuprofen May Protect Against Parkinson’s Disease

A new study published in the medical journal Neurology suggests ibuprofen, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), may offer protective benefits against developing Parkinson’s disease (PD).

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Zinc Deficiency and Parkinson's.Recent research has demonstrated a link between a lack of zinc in the diet and Parkinson's disease onset. http://ping.fm/yhCSt

Tandem Bicycle Exercise for Parkinson's Disease. When you think of Parkinson's disease, you probably don't think of patients riding a bicycle built for two, also known as a tandem. However, doctors at the Cleveland Clinic found that the exercise can help relieve the symptoms of Parkinson's disease.http://ping.fm/vV3gy