Parkinson's UK responds to new laws on cannabis-based medicines Date 26 July 2018 The government have announced a relaxation of the laws governing access to cannabis-based medicines. This will give doctors the ability to prescribe them.
Diabetes-type drug may slow Parkinson's Date 3 July 2018 Researchers in America have developed an experimental drug, similar to compounds used to treat diabetes, that slows the progression of Parkinson's in a mouse model of the condition.
Study finds potential benefits of vitamin B3 Date 7 June 2018 Researchers have discovered that nicotinamide riboside, a form of vitamin B3, may boost energy in nerve cells and help prevent them being lost in Parkinson's.
Exenatide found to have positive effect on mood Date 31 May 2018 Further analysis of the results from a recent clinical trial of the type 2 diabetes drug exenatide in people with Parkinson's has revealed encouraging signs of a positive effect on mood.
UK-wide trial to test treatment for balance, walking and falls Date 29 May 2018 The trial will test whether drug treatment with a commonly prescribed dementia drug can improve balance and walking and help to prevent falls in people with Parkinson's.
New research shows how much prescription charges for people with Parkinson's cost the NHS Date 23 May 2018 New research shows that scrapping prescription charges for Parkinson's and inflammatory bowel disease could save the NHS money.
Recall of neurology patients in Northern Ireland Date 2 May 2018 Key information about the recent recall of neurology patients in Northern Ireland.
Artificial intelligence to help develop new Parkinson’s treatments Date 27 March 2018 We are pleased to announce that a Parkinson's research project has been awarded the inaugural BenevolentAI Award. The project will use an artificial intelligence platform’s capabilities to reason, deduce and suggest entirely new treatments for Parkinson’s.
Caption Pictured left to right: Gerald Scarfe; HRH The Duchess of Gloucester GCVO; Jane Asher, President of Parkinsons UK; Mark Goodridge, Chair of Parkinson’s UK. Celebrating Jane Asher's 10-year anniversary as President Date 15 March 2018 Celebrities, Trustees and people with Parkinson's attended a St James's Palace reception on Tuesday to celebrate Jane Asher’s anniversary as our President.
Studying human brain tissue in 3D Date 14 March 2018 An international team has developed a cutting-edge technique, enabling human brain tissue to be studied in 3D.
