A meeting ground for people with Young Onset Parkinson's Disease
Latest Updates
Potential diagnostic test proposed
An immunoassay for a phosphorylated alpha-synuclein in blood plasma has been developed as a potential (repeat potential!) diagnostic for Parkinson's. This is an important but preliminary report, and is not surprising given our rapidly expanding knowledge of the life cycle of this protein. Multiplexed assays of other variants, forms, and regulators could be powerful here. [4 Dec 2011]
Walking the Talk- Fox Foundation shoes in $9.4 million
The Fox Foundation raised $4.7 million generated by the 10-day eBay auction of 1,500 pairs of limited edition 2011 NIKE MAG shoes. Through the Brin Wojcicki Challenge matching grant, effective through 2012, the proceeds of the auctions will be doubled — bringing the total funds generated to $9.4 million. The funds will go straight to the Foundation’s aggressive research programs to help speed a cure for Parkinson’s disease. [12 Nov 2011]
Caring for a Person with Late Stage Parkinson's webcast
What can you expect as Parkinson’s progresses to its advanced stages? How can you and your loved one living with Parkinson’s prepare for the challenges it presents? Find out by joining this one-hour online ExpertBriefing seminar. Joan Gardner, R.N., B.S.N., and Rose Wichmann, P.T., of the Struthers Parkinson's Center in Minneapolis, MN will discuss strategies for promoting the safety, dignity and quality of life for those with advanced Parkinson's.
"Caring for a Person with Late Stage Parkinson's" on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2011, at 1:00 EST (or 10:00 AM PST) through the Parkinson's Disease Foundation. You may sign up at http://www.pdf.org/parkinson_briefing_caring_late_stage/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=general. [12 Nov 2011]
Parkinson's News Stream
Ceregene Parkinson's disease study shows long-term neurturin expression and ... pharmabiz.com Ceregene Inc., a biotech company developing treatments for neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's disease, has presented new data demonstrating long-term, biologically-active expression of neurturin, a nervous system growth factor delivered to ... |
 Scrape TV | Michael J. Fox Looks Past Stem Cells in Search For Parkinson's Cure ABC News (blog) Michael J. Fox, whose turn from Parkinson's disease patient to scientific crusader made him one of the country's most visible advocates for stem cell research, now believes the controversial therapy may not ultimately yield a cure for his disease, ... Parkinson's Disease, Michael J. Fox, And Stem Cell Research Michael J. Fox talks about Parkinson's cure and stem cell research (VIDEO) Michael J. Fox is looking past embryonic stem cells in a search for a cure for ... |
 Parkinson's Disease News | Parkinson's disease may be diagnosed by studying colon, reports say Los Angeles Times By Thomas H. Maugh II Parkinson's disease is a disorder of the brain, but it may be possible to diagnose it at an early stage by examining the bowel, researchers said Tuesday. As new drugs to treatParkinson's are developed, they noted, ... Early signs of Parkinson's might be seen in colon Gene Predicts Parkinson's Progression Colonoscopy Could Be Used To Predict Parkinson's Disease |
Powered By: 
