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Parkinson’s disease: a promising new treatment
April 11 is World Parkinson’s Day. In a study conducted in France, a drug commonly used against diabetes showed positive results against the disease. To confirm these results, a larger study will be launched.
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April 11 is World Parkinson’s Day. In a study conducted in France, a drug commonly used against diabetes showed positive results against the disease. To confirm these results, a larger study will be launched.
Parkinson’s disease is characterized by tremors, loss of balance, trouble smelling or sleeping. A drug commonly used against diabetes showed positive results against the disease in a study conducted in France. Lixisenatide slows the loss of neurons, and the symptoms of the disease no longer get worse over time.
There remains a new phase of testing
In addition, it acts on inflammation which impairs brain function. “It is rather an activity which will allow the insulin receptors, which have this role of neuronal protection, to regain a function which is more protective in relation to the neurons”, explains a specialist. The results of the study are encouraging, but there remains a new phase of trials before considering a change in treatments for Parkinson’s patients. A larger study will therefore be launched to confirm the results.
