Are stem-cell therapies for parkinson's disease ready for clinical trials?
As stem cell-based therapies are moving rapidly towards clinical trials, treatments for Parkinson's Disease (PD), an incurable condition, may be on the horizon. (Source: Parkinson's Disease News From Medical News Today)
Source: Parkinson's Disease News From Medical News Today - March 30, 2016 Category: Neurology Tags: Parkinson's Disease Source Type: news

Antipsychotic drugs may be harmful for people with Parkinson's
People with Parkinson's disease are often prescribed antipsychotic drugs for dementia or psychosis, but these drugs may increase the risk of mortality. (Source: Parkinson's Disease News From Medical News Today)
Source: Parkinson's Disease News From Medical News Today - March 22, 2016 Category: Neurology Tags: Parkinson's Disease Source Type: news

Rosacea linked to increased Parkinson's risk
People who have rosacea are more likely to develop Parkinson's disease, but the risk of Parkinson's may be lower among those who use tetracyclines. (Source: Parkinson's Disease News From Medical News Today)
Source: Parkinson's Disease News From Medical News Today - March 21, 2016 Category: Neurology Tags: Parkinson's Disease Source Type: news

'Slow thinking' a conversation stopper for people with Parkinson's
New research into Parkinson's disease shows that cognitive impairment could affect the conversational ability of people with Parkinson's more than physical speech problems. (Source: Parkinson's Disease News From Medical News Today)
Source: Parkinson's Disease News From Medical News Today - March 18, 2016 Category: Neurology Tags: Parkinson's Disease Source Type: news

3-D technology enriches human nerve cells for transplant to brain
National Institutes of Health-funded scientists have developed a 3D micro-scaffold technology that promotes reprogramming of stem cells into neurons, and supports growth of neuronal connections... (Source: Parkinson's Disease News From Medical News Today)
Source: Parkinson's Disease News From Medical News Today - March 17, 2016 Category: Neurology Tags: Parkinson's Disease Source Type: news