22 September 2020
Neurological Consequences of COVID-19: The “Silent Wave”
Is the world prepared a wave of neurological consequences that may be on its way as a result of COVID-19? This question is at the forefront of research underway at the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health. A team of neuroscientists and clinicians are examining the potential link between COVID-19 and increased risk of Parkinson’s disease, and measures to get ahead of the curve.
3 August 2020
The Outlook Is Encouraging: Researchers Evaluate a Pipeline of Clinical Trials Targeting Parkinson's Disease
Amsterdam, NL – A review of currently registered clinical trials of agents targeting Parkinson's disease (PD) reveals that there is a broad pipeline of both symptomatic and potentially disease-modifying therapies currently being evaluated. Investigators report that the outlook for patients is encouraging, given the wide range of therapeutics being clinically tested. They emphasize the importance of engaging the Parkinson's community in the research. Their analysis and results are published in the >Journal of Parkinson's Disease.
22 July 2020
Journal of Parkinson's Disease Awards First Parkinson Prizes
Amsterdam, NL – The Journal of Parkinson's Diseaseand its publisher IOS Press are proud to announce the two articles that have won the first Parkinson Prize, recognizing these outstanding contributions to the advancement to Parkinson's disease research. Recipients of the award are lead investigator Thomas Foltynie, MD, PhD (research article) and co-authors Heiko Braak, MD, and Kelly Del Tredici, MD, PhD (review article).
9 July 2020
Hospital Improves On-Time Administration of Medication to Parkinson Patients
Amsterdam, NL – Timely administration of anti-Parkinson drugs is a significant issue for hospitalized patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) with late or missed doses resulting in longer stays and worse outcomes.
7 July 2020
Journal of Parkinson's Disease Achieves Significant Impact Factor Increase
Amsterdam, NL – The Journal of Parkinson's Disease (JPD) and its publisher IOS Press are proud to announce that JPD's Journal Impact Factor has increased to 5.178 according to Clarivate's 2020 edition of the Web of Science Journal Citation Reports™ (JCR). This represents an impressive 40% increase from last year.
4 June 2020
Growth Factors and Parkinson's Disease – Where Next?
Growth factors such as glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF) were initially thought to be exciting new treatments for Parkinson’s disease, but trials have been disappointing. A panel of prominent leaders in the field convened to discuss whether there is a future for this approach and what any future PD trial involving GDNF and other GDNF family neurotrophic factors should consider. Their discussions and recommendations are published in the Journal of Parkinson's Disease.
12 May 2020
COVID-19 May Compound the Social and Economic Burdens of Parkinson's Disease
Amsterdam, NL – Parkinson's disease (PD) is expected to reach over 14 million cases worldwide by 2040. As longevity increases, so does the number of persons living with PD.
6 May 2020
New Trial Platform Could Accelerate Finding a Cure for Parkinson's Disease
Despite 30 years of research, not a single therapy has been found to successfully delay or stop the progression of Parkinson's disease. In the Journal of Parkinson's Disease scientists report on the possibility of using a multi-arm, multi-stage trial platform to evaluate several potential therapies at once, using lessons learned from other diseases.
5 May 2020
New Evidence that Higher Caffeine and Urate Levels Are Protective Against Parkinson’s Disease
Two purines, caffeine and urate, have been associated with a reduced risk of Parkinson's disease (PD) in multiple study groups and populations. Analysis of data from the Harvard Biomarkers Study shows that lower levels of caffeine consumption and lower blood urate are inversely associated with PD, strengthening the links between caffeine intake and urate levels and PD, reports a study in JPD.
3 April 2020
Patients with Parkinson's Disease Face Unique "Hidden Sorrows" Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Amsterdam, NL – While much attention has focused on the potential for severe respiratory complications and unfavorable outcomes from the COVID-19 pandemic among patients with Parkinson's disease (PD), the impact extends beyond these threats.
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