Parkinsons In The News
Parkinsons receives a lot of press coverage whether it be potential breakthrough cures or the latest celebrity to be struck down with the condition. This page gathers all that information as / when it appears.
Cough Syrup Can Slow Parkinsons
Published in the Daily Mirror March 2023
A simple cough medicine could provide doctors with a major breakthrough in the treatment of Parkinsons.
The over-the-counter drug Ambroxol has been shown to "slow, stop and reverse" the progression of the movement disorder.
Full story - cough-medicine-unexpected-treatment-parkinsons-29255721
Breakthrough pill for Parkinsons could treat the disease early
Published in The Daily Mail 17th July 2023, a daily capsule could treat Parkinsons disease early and relieve symptoms - for full story click he link
www.dailymail..co.uk/health/article-12307599/Breakthrough-pill-Parkinsons'treat-disease-early-relieve-symptoms
Addenbrookes test Charco
Wednesday 19th April - broadcast 6pm ITV
The body worn button is being tested at Addenbrookes hospital in Cambridge and delivers vibrations that aim to stop unwanted movement.