Parkinson Disease

The neurologist and director of movement disorder neurology at the Marcus Neuroscience Institute discussed how the Syn-One test utilizes alpha-synuclein and what this biomarker adds to the diagnosis of Parkinson disease. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

Secondary symptoms of PD can be as debilitating as the primary motor symptoms, often leading to increased disability, reduced independence, and a higher burden on caregivers.

The executive director of the Association of Movement Disorder Advanced Practice Providers talked about a recent survey highlighting why patients with movement disorders may withhold critical health information from their providers.

Most treatment-emergent adverse events for patients on UB-312 were mild or moderate, and comparable to placebo.

The executive director of the Association of Movement Disorder Advanced Practice Providers discussed how effective patient care in movement disorders can lead to better management and treatment outcomes. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

The nurse practitioner at the Cleveland Clinic talked about findings from a recent study focused on enhancing medication management and education for patients with Parkinson disease. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

The 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]

The director of movement disorders at the Banner Sun Health Research Institute talked about making strides in developing minimally invasive tests and imaging ligands for neurodegenerative diseases, such as Parkinson disease. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]

The assistant clinical professor of medicine at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital highlighted the need for clinicians to maintain informed, open-minded discussions about therapeutic options. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]

Over 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.

The neurologist and director of movement disorder neurology at the Marcus Neuroscience Institute provided an in-depth explanation of how the Syn-One test is used to help detect patients with Parkinson disease and related disorders. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

The 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.

Istradefylline led to significant reductions in tremor and motor symptoms in patients with Parkinson disease over 24 weeks.

Findings revealed that 27% of patients responded to the treatment of continuous subcutaneous apomorphine infusion and sustained efficacy overtime in patients with Parkinson disease.

The 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]

The 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]

Bezisterim has shown potential in improving non-motor symptoms like fatigue and sleep issues, with promising results from previous studies.

Modified Functional Status Questionnaire, an assessment of activities of daily living, includes several different notable domains, including quality of interaction, social activity, and psychological function.

In 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.

Although the data used predated 2019, istradefylline was associated with a statistically significant lower odds of the overall incidence of treatment-emergent adverse events than other adjunctive therapies for Parkinson disease.

StrivePD and Apple Watch continuously track motor symptoms, aiding neurologists in adjusting treatments for better patient outcomes.

The executive director of the Association of Movement Disorder Advanced Practice Providers talked about the need for improved communication and trust of the patient-provider relationship in the field of movement disorders. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

The 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]

Approximately 83% of patients reported that they did not disclose to their provider that they experienced symptoms or had concerns about living with a movement disorder.

The director of movement disorders at the Banner Sun Health Research Institute talked about that although synuclein biomarkers have shown high sensitivity in identifying Parkinson disease, further studies are needed to address their limitations. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

In recent analysis indicated that initiating apomorphine hydrochloride injection without antiemetic premedication was well-tolerated among patients with Parkinson disease.

An 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.

ND0612, an investigational agent, had supportive data from the pivotal phase 3 BouNDless trial, a large-scale, phase 3 study of patients with Parkinson disease.

Patients with Parkinson disease and depression exhibit significantly worse nonmotor symptoms, highlighting the need for comprehensive management including orthostatic hypotension, constipation, and hyposexuality.

After 28 days of treatment, bezisterim showed pronounced effects on measures of the Non-Motor Symptom Scale, as well as greater achievement of ON time than levodopa alone.