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Tait: Parkinson's disease conference seeks to raise awareness - Edmonton Journal



Tait: Parkinson's disease conference seeks to raise awareness 
Edmonton Journal
EDMONTON - Tony Heuman has lived with Parkinson's disease for the last 10 years, but he certainly doesn't dwell on it. At 77, there's so much more he wants to do. ?I have included PD into my life, not my life into PD,? the Edmonton man says.

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Parkinson's disease may be diagnosed by studying colon, reports say - Los Angeles Times



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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 Fox News
Gene Predicts Parkinson's Progression ABC News
Colonoscopy Could Be Used To Predict Parkinson's Disease RTT News
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Tobacco virus may help prevent Parkinson's - Poughkeepsie Journal



Tobacco virus may help prevent Parkinson's 
Poughkeepsie Journal
The same tobacco leaves that kill hundreds of thousands of smokers every year may hold the key to preventing Parkinson's disease, according to new research from the University of Louisville. University researchers say their findings stem from the ...

 


Michael J. Fox Looks Past Stem Cells in Search For Parkinson's Cure - ABC News (blog)



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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 The Inquisitr
Michael J. Fox is looking past embryonic stem cells in a search for a cure for ... National Right to Life News
Family hangs hope for boy on unproven therapy in India CNN

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Ceregene Parkinson's Disease Study Demonstrates Long-term Neurturin Expression ... - MarketWatch (press release)



Ceregene Parkinson's Disease Study Demonstrates Long-term Neurturin Expression ... 
MarketWatch (press release)
SAN DIEGO, May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Ceregene Inc., a biotechnology company developing treatments for neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's disease, will present new data demonstrating long-term, biologically-active expression of ...

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UCSF finding could lead to strategy for treating disorders such as Parkinson's ... - Newswise (press release)



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UCSF finding could lead to strategy for treating disorders such as Parkinson's ... 
Newswise (press release)
These insights may help scientists figure out new ways to treat neurological disorders that impair movement such as Huntington's disease and Parkinson's disease. The research is reported as an advanced online publication on May 20, 2012 by the journal ...
Songbird's Learning Processes Give Insight Into Motor Control PlanetSave.com
Finches learn even when practice isn't perfect Nature.com

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Ceregene Parkinson's disease study shows long-term neurturin expression and ... - pharmabiz.com



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 ...

 


Event Raises Money For Parkinson's - The Ledger



Event Raises Money For Parkinson's 
The Ledger
Lake Ashton's Annual Golf for a Cure for Parkinson's Disease Golf Tournament raised $40000 toward a cure for that disease, its organizers announced recently. Two hundred and twenty golfers attended the April 7 event hosted by the Lake Ashton ...

 


Ceregene Parkinson's Disease Study Demonstrates Long-term Neurturin Expression ... - Sacramento Bee



Ceregene Parkinson's Disease Study Demonstrates Long-term Neurturin Expression ... 
Sacramento Bee
By Ceregene, Inc. SAN DIEGO, May 17, 2012 -- /PRNewswire/ -- Ceregene Inc., a biotechnology company developing treatments for neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's disease, will present new data demonstrating long-term, biologically-active ...

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Genes Might Be Key to Parkinson's Spread - U.S. News & World Report



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Genes Might Be Key to Parkinson's Spread 
U.S. News & World Report
TUESDAY, May 15 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers have identified gene variants that speed the progression of Parkinson's disease, and they say their findings could help identify patients who would benefit most from early treatment.
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals to Webcast Educational Program on Parkinson's Disease ... SunHerald.com
UCLA researchers ID gene variants that speed progression of Parkinson's disease EurekAlert (press release)
Colonic Tissue Obtained during Colonoscopy or Flexible Sigmoidoscopy May Be ... HealthNewsDigest.com
University of Florida 
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