Health
New gel could be used as nasal spray for treating Parkinson’s patients – News-Medical.Net
Scientists at the University of York have made significant progress in the development of a nasal spray treatment for patients with Parkinson’s disease.
Scientists at the University of York have made significant progress in the development of a nasal spray treatment for patients with Parkinson’s disease.
Researchers have developed a new gel that can adhere to tissue inside the nose alongside the drug levodopa, helping deliver treatment directly to the brain.
Levodopa is converted to dopamine in the brain, which makes-up for the deficit of dopamine-producing cells in Parkinson’s patients, and helps treat the symptoms of the disease. Over extended…
-
Noosa News15 hours agoPill checking to resume in Queensland months after government axed funding
-
Business18 hours agoWhy Austal, Boss Energy, Harvey Norman, and NextDC shares are charging higher today
-
Noosa News23 hours agoBob Katter threatens to punch Nine reporter Josh Bavas during anti-immigration press conference
-
Business18 hours agoBrokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today 29 August 2025