Merz Therapeutics to Acquire Two Drugs from Acorda Therapeutics in $185 Million Deal

Merz Therapeutics to Acquire Two Drugs from Acorda Therapeutics in 5 Million Deal

Merz Therapeutics GmbH, a subsidiary of the Merz Group (Frankfurt/Main), signed an agreement to acquire two marketed drugs from the NASDAQ-listed US company Acorda Therapeutics. The completion of the transaction will “significantly contribute to Merz Therapeutics’ accelerated growth strategy,” the company said. It is the second investment in a NASDAQ company in just over ten … Read more

New Breakthrough in Parkinson’s Disease Treatment Research

New Breakthrough in Parkinson’s Disease Treatment Research

In recent years, research into treatments for Parkinson’s disease has made significant progress. Recently, a new research breakthrough promises to provide remarkable results in long-term treatment without generating side effects. The research, led by Aarhus University and published in the journal Nature Communications on Tuesday, has developed an innovative method that ensures a much higher … Read more

Parkinson Burgos Association Exhibition: Art, Culture, and Solidarity

Parkinson Burgos Association Exhibition: Art, Culture, and Solidarity

The exhibition had not even opened and one of the works was already sold. The Parkinson Burgos Association does not cease in its efforts to make its activity visible, as it already did effectively during its 25th anniversary, with the aim of raising funds with which to provide a better quality of life for its … Read more

Advancements in Parkinson’s disease treatment and quality of life: Insights from Ángel Sesar

Advancements in Parkinson’s disease treatment and quality of life: Insights from Ángel Sesar

Ángel Sesar: “Parkinson’s disease still has no cure, it is heterogeneous, but it has gained five to ten years in quality of life” Coinciding with the celebration of World Parkinson’s Day tomorrow, Tuesday, April 11, The neurologist from the Santiago University Hospital Complex Ángel Sesar will moderate an informative day organized by the Cimus Cellular … Read more

The Link Between Glyphosphate, Parkinson’s, and Other Harmful Substances: Investigating the Causes and Taking Action

The Link Between Glyphosphate, Parkinson’s, and Other Harmful Substances: Investigating the Causes and Taking Action

There is currently a major discussion going on about banning glyphosphsate, a pesticide in agriculture. There appears to be a link between the drug and the increase in Parkinson’s. But pesticides in agriculture are not the only problem, says neurologist Barbera van Harten of the MCL hospital: “For example, the air also contains trichloroethene. This … Read more

DR4 Gene: A Potential Breakthrough in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease Research

DR4 Gene: A Potential Breakthrough in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease Research

Neurodegenerative diseases affect millions of people worldwide, and for them there is no cure, only treatments that reduce symptoms. But researchers have discovered the gene that protects against Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, and only good things could happen from here, scientists believe. Neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s, have a major impact on both affected … Read more

Veteran Actress Kanakalatha’s Health Condition Brings Sadness to Malayali Audience

These were the years when many celebrities left us from the cinema and television scene. Very sad news for the Malayali audience. Now, in a similar way, a news that brings sadness to the Malayali audience is gaining attention in a big way. The news about the health condition of veteran actress Kankalatha is hurting … Read more

Hollywood Star Michael J. Fox Honored at Bits & Pretzels HealthTech Festival for Parkinson’s Disease Advocacy

Hollywood Star Michael J. Fox Honored at Bits & Pretzels HealthTech Festival for Parkinson’s Disease Advocacy

Title: Hollywood Star Michael J. Fox Honored in Munich for His Fight Against Parkinson’s Disease Date: June 21, 2023 Munich – Hollywood star Michael J. Fox received a standing ovation as he entered the exhibition stage at the “Bits & Pretzels HealthTech” start-up festival in Munich. The festival honored the actor, who has been battling … Read more

Bringing People with Parkinson’s Together: A Special Dinner Event by Care Organization Lentis

Bringing People with Parkinson’s Together: A Special Dinner Event by Care Organization Lentis

Afraid to put a spoon to your mouth and make a mess? For people with a diagnosis of Parkinson’s, eating out is no longer always a matter of course. Shame sometimes plays a role here. Herman Overberg of care organization Lentis came up with the idea of ​​organizing a dinner, especially for people with Parkinson’s. … Read more