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False Claims Act Allegations Peak in 2023

02/29/2024

By Emry Lloyd

Last year, health care providers paid the federal government over $2.7 billion because of false claims. What does this mean for health care providers and skilled nurses in 2024?

Last year, health care providers...

02/29/2024

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Dopamine Release Defects Can Occur Before Neurodegeneration in PD

02/16/2024

Jolynn Tumolo

Although the death of dopaminergic neurons and reduced levels of striatal dopamine are often used to explain motor symptoms in patients with Parkinson disease (PD), dopamine deficits may not result from cell death alone, according to a review...

Although the death of...

02/16/2024

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Long-Term Impact of Subthalamic Nucleus Deep Brain Stimulation on Quality of Life in Parkinson Disease

02/07/2024

Hannah Musick

A recent trial published in JAMA Network Open found that patients with advanced Parkinson disease who received subthalamic nucleus may experience a more stable quality of life due to improved mobility.

A recent trial published in JAMA...

02/07/2024

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Bayer AG Moves to Phase 2 Clinical Trial for New Gene Therapy for Parkinson Disease

01/24/2024

By Emry Lloyd

Bayer AG receives approval to proceed with a phase 2 clinical trial for its gene therapy for patients with Parkinson disease.

Bayer AG receives approval to...

01/24/2024

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Potential New Biological Staging System Introduced for Parkinson Disease

01/10/2024

Hannah Musick

The American Parkinson Disease Association proposes a new staging system called Neuronal synuclein disease (NSD), which takes into account both motor and nonmotor symptoms of Parkinson disease, aiming to provide a standardized and...

The American Parkinson Disease...

01/10/2024

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Researchers Identify Common Treatment Patterns for Patients With Parkinson Disease

12/21/2023

By Emry Lloyd

In a recent study, Richard Houghton from Product Development Personalized Health Care and colleagues investigated the treatment patterns found in patients with Parkinson disease using data found from insurance claims.

In a recent study, Richard...

12/21/2023

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Tackle Football May Contribute to Parkinson Disease Risk

12/11/2023

Jolynn Tumolo

Playing tackle football is associated with higher odds of having a diagnosis of parkinsonism or Parkinson disease (PD), suggests a study published online in JAMA Network Open.

Playing tackle football is...

12/11/2023

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Initiative to Lay Groundwork for Global Neuroscience and Genomic Data Network

12/05/2023

Jolynn Tumolo

The effort ultimately aims to improve life for people with neurological conditions, such as Parkinson disease, addiction, depression, epilepsy, and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, through data visiting. According to the...

The effort ultimately aims to...

12/05/2023

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Tai Chi Training Reduces Parkinson Disease Complications and Symptoms

11/29/2023

Lisa Kuhns, PhD

Tai Chi training improves Parkinson Disease (PD) complications, including motor and nonmotor symptoms, according to a study published in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, & Psychiatry.

Tai Chi training improves...

11/29/2023

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Age, Gender, Comorbidities Linked With Antipsychotic Changes in Residents With Parkinson Disease Psychosis

11/15/2023

Jolynn Tumolo

“Understanding the factors associated with treatment change may inform ways to improve management of Parkinson disease psychosis in the US long-term care setting,” researchers wrote.

“Understanding the factors...

11/15/2023

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