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Drug Treatment For Parkinson's Disease Outlined By Henry Ford Neurologist In NEJM

04 December 2008

Levodopa has long been proven to provide the greatest relief of all available medications in the treatment of Parkinson's disease. It also is the most cost-effective drug for managing the full range of problems associated...
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Schering Plough Reports Preladenant Meets Primary Endpoint In Phase II Dose-Finding Trial For Parkinson's Disease

28 November 2008

Schering-Plough Corporation (NYSE: SGP) reported that preladenant, its novel and selective adenosine2a receptor antagonist, met the primary endpoint in a Phase II dose-finding trial in patients suffering from moderate to...
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Ceregene Announces Clinical Data From Phase 2 Clinical Trial Of CERE-120 For Parkinson's Disease

27 November 2008

Ceregene, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, reported clinical data from a double-blind, controlled Phase 2 trial of CERE-120 in 58 patients with advanced Parkinson's disease. The trial did not demonstrate an appreciable...
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Parkinson's Disease News Articles Archive - Page 1

25 November 2008

Genetics Of Parkinson's Disease Clarified By New Research

Schering Plough Reports Preladenant Meets Primary Endpoint In Phase II Dose-Finding Trial For Parkinson's Disease

20 November 2008

Stem Cell Collection For Parkinson's Disease Therapy: Jefferson Researchers Define Ideal Time

Researchers Define Ideal Time For Stem Cell Collection For Parkinson's Disease Therapy

18 November 2008

Curry Spice Curcumin And Parkinson's Disease? Protects Against A53T Alpha-synuclein-induced Toxicity

Mayo Clinic Develops Potential New Therapy To Stop The Progression Of Parkinson's Disease

16 November 2008

Alzheimer's, Parkinson's Diseases Could Be Halted By Protecting Neurons

14 November 2008

A Window Into Parkinson's Disease

12 November 2008

£2 Million Clinical Trials Funding For Alzheimer's And Parkinson's Research

11 November 2008

UK Experts Warn About Untested Remedies And Issue Guide To Consumers

05 November 2008

Alnylam And Collaborators Publish New Pre-Clinical Research On Therapeutic Silencing Of Key Gene Implicated In Parkinson's Disease

Treatment For Gout And The Condition's Protective Effects

29 October 2008

3-Substituted Indolones As Novel Therapeutic Compounds For Neurodegenerative Conditions

28 October 2008

Two New Dosage Strengths Of Stalevo(R) Approved In The U.S. Provide Greater Dosing Flexibility For People With Parkinson's Disease

24 October 2008

New Project Will Study Promising 'Personalized' Treatment For Parkinson's

22 October 2008

Parkinson's Disease Society Comments On Patients' Right To Self Referral Announcement, UK

Parkinson's Disease Advocates And Researchers Hail Consensus Statement On What We Know And Need To Know About Environmental Factors In PD

21 October 2008

Addex Parkinson's Product Progressing In Early Clinical Trials

18 October 2008

MU Brain Imaging Center Provides Research For Autism, Schizophrenia And Parkinson's Disease

16 October 2008

Positive Results For Aplindore In Restless Legs Syndrome And Parkinson's Disease - Neurogen Corporation

14 October 2008

Parkinson's Disease Society (PDS) Responses To Research Linking Vitamin D Insufficiency To Parkinson's Disease

Low Levels Of Vitamin D Linked To Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson's Disease Patients More Likely To Be Vitamin D Deficient

07 October 2008

The Parkinson's Disease Society (PDS) Today Welcomed Phil Hope As New Minister For Care Services, UK

Structure Of Important Neurological Receptor Defined By Scripps Research Scientists

06 October 2008

Parkinson's Disease Information Added To NIHSeniorHealth Web Site

Grants To Expand Disease-Focused Stem Cell Research Received By Einstein And Montefiore

05 October 2008

Fluorescent Proteins In The Brain Light Up During Individual Action Potentials Making It Possible To Track Nerve Cell Communication

27 September 2008

AMT Obtains License To Amgen's GDNF Gene To Develop Treatment For Parkinson's Disease With AMT's Proprietary Gene Therapy Platform

25 September 2008

Novel Mechanism To Reduce Nervous System Inflammation Identified By Researchers

18 September 2008

Pitt Researchers Identify An Underlying Cause Of Pneumonia Common In Parkinson's Disease Patients

Coating Improves Electrical Stimulation Therapy Used For Parkinson's, Depression, Chronic Pain

12 September 2008

Discovery Of Protein That Regulates Gene Critical To Dopamine-Releasing Brain Cells

Mediterranean Diet Protects Against Major Chronic Diseases

11 September 2008

CABASER(R) (Cabergoline) Product Information Update

Examining The Treatment For Parkinson's

10 September 2008

Treatment For Parkinson's Examined

09 September 2008

Additional Pain In Parkinson's Patients Due To Involuntary Muscle Contractions

05 September 2008

EMEA Releases Guidelines On Development Of Medicines For Alzheimer's Disease And Parkinson's Disease

Neurological Diseases May Be Caused By Fatal Protein Interactions

04 September 2008

Surgical Technique Halts Cell Loss, Parkinson's Researchers Find

03 September 2008

New Methods Identify And Manipulate "Newborn" Cells In Animal Model Of Parkinson's Disease

01 September 2008

Stroke And Parkinson's Patients Aided By New Sensory Devices

29 August 2008

ADAGIO Trial Results Show Teva's AZILECT(R) 1 Mg Tablets Slow Progression Of Parkinson's Disease

The University Of Nottingham In The British Midlands Announces Breakthrough In Parkinson's Disease Research

Parkinson Disease Support Group Brings World Class Conference To Rome, Georgia

27 August 2008

Role Of Pramipexole In Key Research Areas Of Parkinson's Disease Management Discussed At 12th EFNS Congress

A Moving New Parkinson's Disease Campaign Aims To Stamp Out Inequalities In Treatment And Care Across Europe

24 August 2008

Neurologix Initiates Recruitment For Phase 2 Parkinson's Disease Trial

23 August 2008

LSUHSC Research Reports New Method To Protect Brain Cells From Diseases Like Alzheimer's

22 August 2008

Using Plastic Coatings To Help Medical Implants Connect With Neurons

17 August 2008

Rush University Medical Center And Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Collaborate To Provide Parkinson's Patients With New Outlet Through Dance

16 August 2008

Lessons From Yeast: A Possible Cure For Parkinson's Disease?

Study Finds Way To Prevent Protein Clumping Characteristic Of Parkinson's Disease

14 August 2008

Parkinson's Disease Society Project Reveals Need For Training On Parkinson's And Associated Mental Health Issues For Health And Social Care Profession

11 August 2008

In Scientific First, Einstein Researchers Correct Decline In Organ Function Associated With Old Age

Unlocking Mystery Of Why Dopamine Freezes Parkinson's Patients - Dopamine Reshapes Key Brain Circuits That Control Behavior

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