Joyce Gordon, CEO of Parkinson Society Canada and Chair of the Neurological Health Charities Canada coalition welcomed more than 300 members of the Canadian brain community to launch Canada’s first-ever National Brain Awareness Month in March, an effort to shine the spotlight on issues facing almost 11 million Canadians living with neurological and psychiatric conditions. … Read more
As part of National Brain Awareness Month, the members of Neurological Health Charities Canada presented 2011 Change-Maker Awards to three organizations that have demonstrated outstanding leadership in inclusion, innovation and integration for the benefit of Canadians living with brain conditions. Congratulations to: Baycrest Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital The Globe and Mail, special mention to … Read more
The Parkinson Society Canada Board of Directors has approved the funding of 1 Clinical Research Fellowship 1 Clinical Movement Disorders Fellowship 5 Graduate Student Awards for the Autumn 2011-2013 cycle competition of PSC’s National Research Program. This represents an initial $300,000 commitment to research for the two-year period 2011-2013. The adjudication of the Spring cycle … Read more
Parkinson Society Canada will host The Donald Calne Lecture on Tuesday, June 7th, 6 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, 370 King St. in Toronto. This year’s honoured recipient is Dr. Stanley Fahn, H. Houston Merritt Professor of Neurology and Director of the Center for Parkinson’s Disease and Other Movement Disorders at Columbia University in New … Read more
Breakthrough in genetic therapy helps Parkinson’s patients http://www.healthzone.ca/health/newsfeatures/research/article/955090–breakthrough-in-genetic-therapy-helps-parkinson-s-patients Study says gene therapy eases Parkinson’s, others worry about long-term effects http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/life/health/study-says-gene-therapy-eases-parkinsons-others-worry-about-long-term-effects-118133149.html Gene therapy reverses symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease http://weill.cornell.edu/news/releases/wcmc/wcmc_2011/03_17_11.shtml Study shows Ibuprofen may reduce risk of developing Parkinson’s Disease http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/press-releases/2011-releases/parkinsons-disease-ibuprofen.html Scientists create neurons with symptoms of Parkinson’s disease from patient’s skin cells http://med.stanford.edu/ism/2011/march/parkinsons.html Stanford scientists create … Read more
The 2011 Parkinson SuperWalk website launches on April 4, 2011. The Parkinson SuperWalk website site is easier to use this year, as it incorporates new features based on your comments. Make your step count. Register now to enter the draw for Early Bird prizes! • Raise $100 online, by May 4, for a chance to … Read more
“You talk about Parkinson’s with your family but you don’t want to do that all the time, so when you get together once a month with the group, it’s a good opportunity to do that.” Alice Templin, Ontario Support groups – whether in person, online or by telephone – provide a friendly supportive setting for … Read more
As Parkinson’s progresses, some symptoms increase in intensity, others may appear for the first time. In this feature, we ask clinicians and researchers to comment on a few of these. Swallowing Dr. David H. McFarland Professor, School of Speech Therapy and Audiology University of Montreal Speech-language pathologist Montreal, Quebec Angela South Speech-Language Pathologist, NPF Centre … Read more