FDA Clears Encora X1 Wearable Device for Essential Tremor
The Encora X1 is a noninvasive, wrist-worn neurostimulation device designed to reduce hand tremors and improve daily function in adults with essential tremor.
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Study: No Link Between Migraine and Parkinson’s
Contrary to previous research, a new study of female participants finds no link between migraine and the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease.
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Parkinson’s Patients’ Quality of Life Linked to These Identifiers
A new study found that among those living with Parkinson’s disease, certain populations had a lower health-related quality of life than others.
Are Climate Change and Air Pollution Making Neurologic Disease Worse?
People with neurologic diseases like headache, dementia, MS, and Parkinson’s disease may experience worsening symptoms due to climate change.
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Parkinson’s Disease Incidence is 50% Higher Than Previous Estimates, Study Suggests
The annual incidence of Parkinson’s disease among older adults is 50% higher than current estimates of 60,000 diagnoses annually.
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Protein Mutation That Causes Parkinson’s May Prevent Another Neurodegenerative Disease
A mutation in the misfolding protein that causes Parkinson’s offers protection against the neurodegenerative disease multiple system atrophy.
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Parkinson’s Foundation and Tag.bio Partner to Accelerate Parkinson’s Research
The Parkinson’s Foundation and Tag.bio announce a partnership that will help accelerate research into the causes and treatment of PD.
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Artificial Intelligence Helps Diagnose Parkinson’s
Researchers used artificial intelligence techniques to estimate parameters such as step length, width, and velocity to diagnose Parkinson’s.
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Parkinson’s Foundation Launches New Online Education Series
Education Series for Community Providers is a six-part online education series offering PD information for medically underserved communities.
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Parkinson’s Monitor App Parky Gets FDA Nod
The FDA-cleared Parky App monitors Parkinson’s symptoms such as tremors and dyskinesia in real time via the use of the Apple Watch.
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NIH-Funded Parkinson’s Trial to Use Integrated Motion Analysis Suite
A second generation Integrated Motion Analysis Suite is being used as part of an NIH-funded trial investigating ESStim for Parkinson’s.
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This Helps Improve Constipation in Parkinson’s Patients
ENT-01 is safe for up to 25 days of treatment and helps improve constipation and possibly neurological symptoms in Parkinson’s patients.
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Esya Labs Receives $452K MJFF Grant to Develop Peripheral Markers for Parkinson’s Disease
Esya Labs will be partnering with MSD to validate peripheral biomarkers for Parkinson’s disease and accelerate therapeutics development.
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Research Collaboration Forms to Study Parkinson’s Dementia
Enterin Inc and Parkinson’s Virtual Biotech, part of Parkinson’s UK, are collaborating to study ENT-01 effects on Parkinson’s dementia.
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First World Movement Disorders Day: November 29
The International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS) is launching the first World Movement Disorders Day on November 29, 2022.
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Weight Changes in Early Parkinson’s May Be Tied to Changes in Thinking Skills
People with weight changes after Parkinson’s diagnosis may be more likely to have thinking skills changes than people who maintain weight.
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CMS Sets Price for Cala TAPS Therapy for Essential Tremor
CMS’s decision expands access for Medicare patients with essential tremor who could benefit from Cala TAPS therapy.
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In-Home Wireless Device Tracks Disease Progression in Parkinson’s Patients
By continuously monitoring a patient’s gait speed, the system can assess Parkinson’s severity between visits to the doctor’s office.
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