Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Neurologic Disorders
Research findings support the use of vitamin D supplementation to help slow cognitive decline in Alzheimer dementia and reduce Parkinson disease symptom severity.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Hospital-Treated Infections Earlier in Life Tied to Alzheimer, Parkinson Disease Risk
Association found for Alzheimer and Parkinson disease cases diagnosed before 60 years of age
Supernus One Step Closer to Decision on Apomorphine Infusion Device
SPN-830 provides a continuous subcutaneous infusion of apomorphine through an infusion pump.
Type 2 Diabetes Tied to Higher Risk for Parkinson Disease
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is associated with an increased risk for Parkinson disease (PD), as well as more rapid PD progression.
Telehealth Use Up Markedly Among Patients With Parkinson Disease
A desire to continue using telehealth was associated with having received support/instruction and having a care partner to help.
Pimavanserin Effective for Depression in Parkinson Disease, Major Depressive Disorder
Researchers conducted an 8-week, open-label, single-arm study and a subsequent 2-stage, sequential, parallel comparison study to assess the use of pimavanserin among patients with Parkinson disease and major depressive disorder.
Imaging May Predict Parkinson Disease Progression in Older Adults
Researchers sought to determine the relationship between neuroimaging markers and other clinical characteristics with mild parkinsonian signs in older adults.
Unpacking Parkinson Disease Psychosis: Diagnosis and Treatment
Severe neuropsychiatric dysfunction, including psychosis and dementia, is associated with more advanced Parkinson disease.
Phone-Based Therapy Beneficial for Depression in Parkinson Disease
Telephone CBT outperformed treatment-as-usual on all depression, anxiety, quality-of-life measures.
Bipolar Disorder May Increase Risk for Developing Parkinson Disease
Literature review shows increased likelihood of idiopathic PD with previous diagnosis of BD.
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