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The digital age of the Brain Bank

The digital age of the Brain Bank

The Parkinson’s UK Brain Bank is evolving — using technology to help piece together the mysteries of Parkinson’s deep within the brain.
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Dr Katherine Fletcher
Mar 17
Vision: An insight into the brain

Vision: An insight into the brain

Researchers show changes in vision could predict the development of thinking and memory problems in people with Parkinson’s.
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Dr Katherine Fletcher
Mar 1
Turning the tide on big pharma investment

Turning the tide on big pharma investment

We take a look at some recent major pharma investments to drive forward new therapies for Parkinson’s.
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Dr Beckie Port
Dec 21, 2020
2020 research highlights

2020 research highlights

As we say so long to 2020, and hope that 2021 might be a little kinder to all, we look back on some of the highlights. We reflect on the…
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Dr Beckie Port
Dec 15, 2020
Could a handheld device help reduce falls?

Could a handheld device help reduce falls?

Balance and falls are a major concern for people with Parkinson’s. Find out how new research aims to address this through a new device.
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Dr Katherine Fletcher
Nov 17, 2020
Trials to treatments: Non-drug therapies

Trials to treatments: Non-drug therapies

It’s more than just drugs that are being investigated to find better treatments for Parkinson's. What about non-invasive devices?
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Dr Katherine Fletcher
Nov 17, 2020
Parkinson’s and sugar, what’s the connection?

Parkinson’s and sugar, what’s the connection?

Have you come across advice that those with Parkinson’s should avoid too much refined sugar, or perhaps you’re heard of a link with diabetes
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Dr Beckie Port
Aug 11, 2020
A brief history of brain surgery in Parkinson’s

A brief history of brain surgery in Parkinson’s

Undergoing brain surgery may sound dramatic, but for around 300 people with Parkinson’s in the UK each year it is a lifeline…
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Dr Beckie Port
Aug 3, 2020
Parkinson’s explained: should I worry about pesticides?

Parkinson’s explained: should I worry about pesticides?

The potential link between pesticides and Parkinson’s is something we get asked about a lot at Parkinson’s UK. Here’s what you need to know…
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Claire Bale
Jul 20, 2020
New research reveals further benefits of deep brain stimulation

New research reveals further benefits of deep brain stimulation

Studies highlight the potential of deep brain stimulation to slow progression and improve non-motor symptoms for people with Parkinson’s.
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Claire Bale
Jul 1, 2020
Replacing cells lost in Parkinson’s by converting their neighbours

Replacing cells lost in Parkinson’s by converting their neighbours

New one-step process converts cells inside the brain into dopamine-producing cells to replace those lost in Parkinson’s.
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Claire Bale
Jun 24, 2020
The impact of coronavirus on research funded by Parkinson’s UK

The impact of coronavirus on research funded by Parkinson’s UK

Dr Arthur Roach, Director of Research at Parkinson’s UK, shares how the charity is driving forward research during the coronavirus…
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Arthur Roach
Jun 23, 2020
Results from PASADENA — a phase 2 clinical trial of a vaccine for Parkinson’s

Results from PASADENA — a phase 2 clinical trial of a vaccine for Parkinson’s

In this blog, we review the latest update from the trials of prasinezumab — a vaccine therapy for Parkinson’s — and reflect on how COVID-19…
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Dr Beckie Port
May 1, 2020
Researchers identify a missing link in genetic Parkinson’s

Researchers identify a missing link in genetic Parkinson’s

The findings may help explain why some dopamine-producing cells are more susceptible to Parkinson’s than others.
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Dr Beckie Port
Apr 29, 2020
Parkinson’s research and COVID-19

Parkinson’s research and COVID-19

Parkinson’s won’t stop during this pandemic. Neither can the search for better treatments and a cure.
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Claire Bale
Apr 28, 2020
Update from the clinical trial of prasinezumab — a vaccine for Parkinson’s

Update from the clinical trial of prasinezumab — a vaccine for Parkinson’s

Initial data from the latest phase 2 study of a vaccine for Parkinson’s gives an insight into the trial. We find out how the therapy works.
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Dr Beckie Port
Apr 8, 2020
Results from the AMBLED trial

Results from the AMBLED trial

A phase 2 trial of an experimental drug that aimed to reduce side effects of levodopa has shown disappointing results.
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Dr Katherine Fletcher
Apr 2, 2020
Technology that can turn down Parkinson’s symptoms?

Technology that can turn down Parkinson’s symptoms?

We investigate a new type of deep brain stimulation that could provide better symptom management.
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Dr Beckie Port
Mar 24, 2020
Beyond dopamine in Parkinson’s

Beyond dopamine in Parkinson’s

It may be vital to look beyond dopamine to find a way to slow the progression of Parkinson’s.
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Dr Katherine Fletcher
Mar 23, 2020
Could a genetic typo be why some people have pain in Parkinson’s?

Could a genetic typo be why some people have pain in Parkinson’s?

Chronic pain affects more than half of those with Parkinson’s — but why some people experience this and others don’t is a mystery.
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Dr Beckie Port
Mar 5, 2020
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