Vitamin D levels associated with Parkinson’s disease risk

Individuals with higher levels of vitamin D appear to have a reduced risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, according to a new study.

Genetic risk factor identified for Parkinson’s disease

Doctors and human geneticists have identified a new genetic risk factor for Parkinson’s disease.

Investment In Parkinson’s Disease Data Bank Yields Potential Therapy

Individuals with Parkinson’s disease who have higher levels of a metabolite called urate in their blood and in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) have a slower rate of disease progression, according to a study funded by the National Institutes of Health. A clinical trial is under way to examine the safety and potential benefits of supplemental urate elevation for recently diagnosed Parkinson’s patients who have low urate levels.