Recommendations for the design of research involving brain surgery
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Research news
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The first participant has received either ambroxol or the placebo in the ASPro-PD trial. This marks the start of 330 people with Parkinson’s taking a component of an already approved drug over 2 years to see if it is beneficial.
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The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published new guidelines asking health professionals to address gambling related harms when supporting people with Parkinson’s.
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Parkinson’s UK and the UK Dementia Research Institute (UK DRI) join forces to establish a pioneering research centre.
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A study predicting health trends worldwide suggests that incidence of Parkinson’s is rising due to an ageing population.
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Nearly £600,000 has been awarded to 2 outstanding scientists to develop their Parkinson’s research careers.
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The full results show that exenatide had no benefits over the placebo and didn’t slow the progression of Parkinson’s.
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The government has announced plans to reform elective (planned) health care in England to reduce waiting lists and give patients more choice, but more is needed for people with Parkinson’s.
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A small study of a drug called propranolol looked effective in easing tremor both at rest and in stressful situations for people with Parkinson’s.
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We're disappointed that Lecigon, a new treatment for advanced Parkinson's, has been rejected by NHS Scotland. We're increasingly concerned about access to advanced treatments in Scotland.