The Ali Project, a multi-center epidemiological research database initiative, supported by the Parkinson's Research and Education Foundation new medication treatments for Parkinson's disease, including for:
neuroprotective trial for newly diagnosed patients
early treatment studies to prevent motor fluctuations
treatment of wearing off and dyskinesia
New treatments for Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)
GenePD Genetics Study for patients who have relatives with Parkinson's disease
Treatment memory and psychosis in PD
Treatment strategies for the elderly patient with PD.
PREF Scientific Research has been presented at the 2005 and 2006 International Congress on Parkinson's Desease and Movement Disorders and at the 2004 and 2005 American Academy of Neurology Annual Meetings. Some recent publications from PREF Affiliated Physicians include:
Isaacson SH, Isaacson RS, Kreitzman D. Dopamine agonist treatment of Parkinson's disease in the elderly. Neurology. 2005; 64 (suppl): A107.
Steiner SD, Barker WW, Isaacson SH, Isaacson RS. Perspectives on movement disorders among medical students and residents. Movement Disorders. 2006; 21 (suppl) 15:S427.
Isaacson RS, Nadel N, Isaacson SH. Improvement of dystonia with topamax. Movement Disorders, 2002. 7th International Congress of PD and Movement Disorders, Miami, 2002
