Summary: A study involving 22 Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients demonstrated that the dopaminergic drug levodopa significantly improves sleep quality. When patients took levodopa, the number of nighttime awakenings decreased by 25%, and the time spent awake during the night fell … [Read more...]
Parkinson’s Disease Devastates Sleep for Patients and Caregivers
Summary: A new survey by PD Avengers reveals that 96% of Parkinson’s disease patients experience sleep disruptions, with over a third of caregivers also affected. Conducted from March 15 to May 15 in collaboration with AbbVie, the survey highlights significant nighttime symptoms … [Read more...]
Drug Candidate Shows Sleep, RLS Benefits in Parkinson’s Patients
Summary: New data from a period 2A research presented at the XXIX Environment Congress implies that BioVie Inc’s investigational drug bezisterim may greatly enhance rest, reduce tiredness, and ease restless leg signs or symptoms in Parkinson’s condition people when used with … [Read more...]
Global Survey Seeks Insights on Parkinson’s Impact on Sleep
PD Avengers, an alliance of more than 7,000 people and 150 partner organizations in 98 countries affected by Parkinson’s disease, launched a Surveying Late Evening Effects of Parkinson’s (SLEEP) survey to delve into the often-overlooked realities of how Parkinson’s disease … [Read more...]