Research news
Researchers at King's College London have investigated the properties of over 1,000 approved drugs to identify 2 with potential for Parkinson's.
The results indicate that, when given early, the molecule Anle138b may restore dopamine levels and help slow or stop Parkinson’s in its tracks.
Researchers in the US have launched a clinical trial to test a drug with the potential to slow the progression of Lewy body dementia.
People with bipolar disorder are almost 7 times more likely to develop Parkinson's than those without the condition, according to new research published in the journal Neurology.
Research shows that problems with recycling in brain cells in Parkinson's are overcome by the malaria drug clioquinol.
News about joint work with the Scottish Government to research exercise and impact it has on Parkinson's.
Results from a trial of spinal cord stimulation carried out in Ontario, Canada highlights its potential for improving walking in Parkinson's.
Researchers have identified small molecules secreted by the skin that are maybe responsible for a unique scent in people with Parkinson's.
Research shows that deep brain stimulation may help boost energy levels in Parkinson’s brain cells by increasing the size of mitochondria.
The pioneering GDNF clinical trials programme delivered an experimental treatment directly to the brain. The trial results offer hope that it may be possible to restore the cells damaged in Parkinson’s.