The NeurologyLive® Parkinson disease Disease Spotlight page gives readers key updates and detailed coverage on the most recent expert conversations and data presentations relevant to the treatment of the movement disorder.
November 20th 2024
At week 10, investigators observed no differences between triheptanoin and placebo on the frequency of movement disorder events in patients with Glut1 deficiency disorder.
The Challenges and Innovations in Parkinson Treatment: Michael Soileau, MD, FAAN
July 6th 2024The movement disorder specialist at Texas Movement Disorder Specialists talked about the complexities and advancements in treating Parkinson disease, emphasizing the need for strategic and aggressive treatment approaches despite administrative burdens. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Buntanetap Improves Motor, Nonmotor and Cognitive Symptoms of Parkinson Disease in Phase 3 Study
July 3rd 2024Over the 3-year treatment period, buntanetap resulted in improvements in motor and nonmotor functions in patients with postural instability and gait difficulty, a group with faster disease progression.
Cleveland Clinic's Parkinson Disease Inpatient Program Improves Patient Outcomes
June 28th 2024The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Parkinson's Inpatient Program is a proactive, multidisciplinary intervention aimed to enhance the quality and safety of care for hospitalized patients with Parkinson disease.
Advancements in Multidisciplinary Parkinson Disease Treatment: Michael Soileau, MD, FAAN
June 26th 2024The movement disorder specialist at Texas Movement Disorder Specialists talked about a comprehensive panel discussion that highlighted the evolution of Parkinson disease treatment. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Enhancing Hospital Care for Patients With Parkinson Disease: Patricia Clark, CNP
June 26th 2024The nurse practitioner at the Cleveland Clinic talked about a specialized program involving nurse practitioners that aims to improve inpatient care quality and safety for patients with Parkinson disease. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
FDA Issues AbbVie Complete Response Letter for ABBV-951 in Parkinson Disease
Published: June 25th 2024 | Updated: June 25th 2024In the CRL, the agency cited observations identified during inspection of a third-party manufacturer listed in the NDA. If approved, ABBV-951 would be the first subcutaneous delivery option of carbidopa/levodopa.
Advanced Therapeutic Options for Parkinson Disease and Essential Tremor: Anvi Gadani, MD
Published: June 24th 2024 | Updated: July 24th 2024The assistant clinical professor of medicine at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital talked about her presentation at ATMRD where she covered various advanced therapies for managing Parkinson disease and essential tremor. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
ND0612 Reduces OFF Time for Motor Fluctuations in Parkinson Disease at 12 Months
Published: June 23rd 2024 | Updated: June 24th 2024An open-label phase 2b trial assessing ND0612 showed that the rate of treatment responders increased over a 12-month period among patients with Parkinson disease who experienced motor fluctuation.
Depression Linked With Worsened Non-Motor Symptoms in Parkinson Disease
June 18th 2024Patients with Parkinson disease and depression exhibit significantly worse nonmotor symptoms, highlighting the need for comprehensive management including orthostatic hypotension, constipation, and hyposexuality.
Where Are We: Development of Gene and Cell Approaches for Parkinson Disease
Published: June 5th 2024 | Updated: June 6th 2024According to recent studies and the latest insights provided by experts, early developments in gene and cell therapies show promise for patients living with Parkinson disease, but challenges remain.
Perspectives on Enable and Serina's New Partnership to Develop SER-252 for Parkinson Disease
May 30th 2024Mike Hooven, chairman and CEO of Enable Injections, and Randall Moreadith, MD, PhD, chief development officer of Serina Therapeutics, provided insight on the development plans of SER-252, an investigational apomorphine therapy for advanced Parkinson disease.
The Promising Future of Gene Therapy in Treating Neurological Diseases: Michael Kaplitt, MD, PhD
May 15th 2024The professor of neurological surgery at Weill Cornell medicine talked about how gene therapy may offer a more direct and efficient pathway to develop treatments for neurological diseases like Parkinson disease. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]