A lot of research goes into the field of Parkinson’s disease; such research includes finding better treatments, potential cures, therapies that may help and other symptoms such as the non motor symptoms.
Gene Therapy is new approach to treating a variety of medical conditions, using genes in a similar way to drugs. drugs,
Research is underway to find out more about stem cells as a potential treatment in the future.
New Drugs are coming out all the time to treat the symptoms of Parkinson’s, most recently:
Duodopa: This is a gel containing levodopa that is given continuously through a tube straight in to the stomach (percutanous endoscopic gastrostomy).
Neupro(Rotigotine patch): This is a sticky patch that is applied to your skin for 24hrs and provides continues treatment in that time.
New funding for stem cell research in Bristol
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The Stem cell therapy offers great hope for repairing the brain in people with Parkinson’s. It may ultimately offer a cure, allowing people to lead a life that is free from the symptoms of Parkinson’s. Stem cells are the building blocks of the human body. They are like ‘blank’ cells. needed in every type of cell in the body including brain, blood, skin and bone. The overall aim of stem cell therapy is to replace the dead dopamine-producing nerve cells, restoring the supply of dopamine to the brain and allows it to work normally again. Scientists have already shown that stem cells can be grown in the laboratory, one of the many challenges scientists need to overcome, is ensuring that cells produce dopamine neurons and survive after transplantation. For more information about this research contact the Parkinson’s Disease Society, see the links page. |
If you want to find out more about new treatments contact your PDNS, Consultant or GP.