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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 …
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Computer Model to Select Parkinson’s Patients Who Benefit Most from Deep Brain Stimulation
(July 23, 2018) – A new study shows that Cleveland Clinic researchers have developed a new model that accurately predicts whether quality of life would improve in Parkinson’s disease patients after deep brain stimulation. The tool may help select those …
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UA Clinical Trial to Repurpose Ketamine for Parkinson’s Patients
(July 23, 2018) – University of Arizona researchers will repurpose ketamine, a drug currently used to treat pain and depression, to try to reduce and control dyskinesia, uncontrollable and involuntary movements of the arms, legs, head or entire body. b …
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Johns Hopkins Startup Neuraly Plans Phase 1 Parkinson’s Trial
(July 23, 2018) – A new startup from Johns Hopkins has launched with $36 million in financing in the pursuit of disease-modifying agents for Parkinson’s disease and other neurodegenerative disorders. The company’s pipeline is built around NLY01, a long …