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The In the News section of The Movement Disorder Journal brings readers the latest developments at the intersection of neurology, science, and public health. Covering conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, Essential Tremor, ALS, and rare genetic disorders, the section delivers timely reporting on emerging research, new treatments, environmental risk factors, and the policy decisions shaping patient care. Written to be accessible to both medical professionals and engaged general readers, these stories translate complex scientific findings into clear, meaningful context — helping audiences stay informed about the forces driving progress in movement disorder medicine.

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AbbVie Submits NDA for Tavapadon: A New Hope for Parkinson’s Patients
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AbbVie Submits NDA for Tavapadon: A New Hope for Parkinson’s Patients

The biopharmaceutical company, AbbVie, submitted a New Drug Application (NDA) to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for Tavapadon, a new drug targeting the…
Chris DennyNovember 22, 2025November 22, 2025
Texas Allocates $3B for Dementia Research with Proposition 14
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Texas Allocates $3B for Dementia Research with Proposition 14

Voters in Texas approved Proposition 14, a constitutional amendment in Texas that will allocate $3 billion for the development of the Dementia Prevention and Research…
Chris DennyNovember 5, 2025November 6, 2025

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