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Uses of Botulinum toxin in Parkinson’s disease

Apr 10, 2025 | Research

Shared from apdaparkinson.org.   You most likely know that Botulinum toxin (more commonly referred to as Botox®, among other brand names) is used for cosmetic purposes to decrease wrinkles. Prior to being used in this way, Botulinum toxin was used for medical...

5 Stages of Parkinson’s Progression

Apr 10, 2025 | General Interest, Research

Shared from myparkinsonsteam.com.     Parkinson’s disease is a neurological movement disorder that usually worsens over time. There are several ways to measure the progression of Parkinson’s disease (PD). One example is the five stages. Although grouping symptoms into...

PD GENEration: Advancing Research, Empowering Lives

Feb 28, 2025 | Research

Shared from parkinson.org. PD GENEration: Mapping the Future of Parkinson’s Disease is an international Parkinson’s Foundation research study that has enrolled more than 20,000 people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) since its launch six years ago. Study data has already...

Study shows how Parkinson’s drug disrupts the gut microbiome

Feb 21, 2025 | Research

Shared from southampton.ac.uk.     New research by the University of Southampton has revealed how a commonly prescribed Parkinson’s disease drug disrupts the gut microbiome, potentially causing health complications. The Southampton scientists, working with colleagues...

FDA Approves Onapgo

Feb 14, 2025 | General Interest, Living with PD, Research

Shared from drugs.com.     Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: SUPN), a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing products for the treatment of central nervous system (CNS) diseases, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug...

4 Parkinson’s Advances: How Research Is Improving Treatment

Jan 31, 2025 | Research

Shared from myparkinsonsteam.com.     In the past 10 years, researchers have discovered a lot of new information about Parkinson’s disease and found ways to significantly improve symptoms. However, many people with Parkinson’s still need additional treatment...