News Archive
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Acorda Therapeutics Announces FDA Approval of INBRIJA™ (levodopa inhalation powder) (December 21, 2018)
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. has announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved INBRIJA™ for intermittent treatment of OFF episodes in people with Parkinson’s disease who are treated with carbidopa/levodopa. INBRIJA is expected to be commer …
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Join The Parkinson Alliance at Rock Steady Boxing of South Brunswick’s Family Appreciation Day on Monday, December 10, 2018, in Kingston, NJ
Rock Steady Boxing of South Brunswick will have a Family Appreciation Day on Monday, December 10, 2018, at 11:45 am to 2 pm, at the Retro Fitness of Kingston, in Kingston, NJ. The Parkinson Alliance will be there; please join us! Participate with a fam …
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The Parkinson Alliance is a Charity Partner of the 29th Annual Bucks County Roadrunners Thanksgiving Day Five-Miler & One-Mile Fun Run on Thursday, November 22, 2018
The 29th Annual Customers Bank Bucks County Roadrunners (BCRR) Thanksgiving Day Five-Miler & One-Mile Fun Run in Langhorne, PA, will be held on Thursday, November 22, 2018. The Parkinson Alliance is proud to be a Charity Partner of this race, along …
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Dance for Parkinson’s – Open House
(November 11, 2018) Dance for Parkinson’s is for people with Parkinson’s Disease and their caregivers. Each class has live music and creates a warm sanctuary for movement exploration, and a social atmosphere to support artistic venture. The Parkinson A …
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Axovant Announced Administration of AXO-Lenti-PD, A Novel Gene Therapy for Patient’s with Parkinson’s Disease, to First Patient in Clinical Study
October 25, 2018 — Axovant announced that the first patient in a clinical study was administered dosing of AXO-Lenti-PD, which is an investigational gene therapy to treat Parkinson’s disease, that enables the expression of a set of three critical enzym …
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“Milestone Moment” as LRRK2 inhibitor enters human testing
October 25, 2018 — At the Michael J. Fox Foundation’s annual scientific conference, data was presented from a Phase I LRRK2 trial. The gene that makes the LRRK2 protein is the most common genetic cause of Parkinson’s. Described as a “Milestone Momen …
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NYC Area: Free LSVT-LOUD Educational Seminar on December 1
October 25, 2018 — Those with PD, their families, friends, caregivers and healthcare professionals are invited to learn about LSVT-BIG, an evidence-based and effective program for those with PD seeking to improve movement, balance, walking and more. …
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NYC Area: Free LSVT-LOUD Educational Seminar on November 30
October 25, 2018 — Those with PD, their families, friends, caregivers and healthcare professionals are invited to learn about LSVT-LOUD, an evidence-based and effective program for those with PD. Enjoy a FREE one-hour lecture, following which individ …
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Life with Parkinson’s, Essential Tremor or Dystonia?
Learn the basics of what you need to know and have your questions answered to make the most informed decision about your future. Meet the medical experts in surgery and research, and patients who have already undergone DBS surgery. Sunday, November 4, …
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Adamas Pharmaceuticals Launches “Dyskinesia Is A Jerk™,” a Campaign to Raise Awareness and Highlight the Impact of Parkinson’s Disease Dyskinesia
August 1, 2018 – To raise awareness and highlight the impact of Parkinson’s disease (PD) dyskinesia, Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced the launch of “Dyskinesia Is A Jerk,” an integrated disease education campaign with a supportive environment whe …
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Rock Steady Boxing is Being Offered in Hillsborough, NJ
(August 23, 2018) – Rock Steady Boxing is being offered in Hillsborough, NJ. Click here for more information.
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Method Developed to Test New Parkinson’s Therapies
(August 23, 2018) – Researchers at the University of British Columbia’s Djavad Mowafaghian Center for Brain Health have developed a new tool that can evaluate new therapies for Parkinson’s disease, which they say could lead to quicker development of dr …
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Rock Steady Boxing at New Jersey Athletic Club is Hosting an Open House on 9.11.18
(August 22, 2018) – Rock Steady Boxing is in a new location! Join them for an open house at New Jersey Athletic Club, 4152 Quakerbridge Road, Lawrenceville, NJ on September 11th from 2:30-4:00pm. Read more…
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New Hope for Parkinson’s Disease Cure as Treatment Enters Human Trials
(July 31, 2018) – A Japanese research team from Kyoto University’s Center for iPS Cell Research and Application announced it will start human clinical trials for a new Parkinson’s disease treatment. The injected treatment uses stem cells to help those …
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Princeton Ballet School Introduces New Dance Class for People with Parkinson’s Disease
(July 30, 2018) – Princeton Ballet School, the official school of American Repertory Ballet, is proud to introduce its NEW Dance for Parkinson’s classes for people living with Parkinson’s disease and their caregivers. The four week program begins with …