Range of brain diseases could be treated by single drug
On May 6th, the BBC reported on the tantalising prospect of treating a range of brain diseases, such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, all with the same drug. This prospect has…
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The Edinburgh Parkinson’s Lecture 2013
Following the success of the 2012 lecture by Professor Roger Barker (details below), we are pleased to announce the 2013 lecture. Professor K Ray Chaudhuri of King’s College Hospital, London…
Tracking Parkinson’s
An exciting new project has been announced, led by Dr Donald Grosset, University of Glasgow. The grant is for £1,633,503 over 5 years, with a start date of April 2012…
Participation in clinical trials
Clinical trials are the final phase in the lengthy drug development process. They are a critical and required step to speed cures. But a persistent shortage of volunteers for clinical…
PD ExpertBriefing: Parkinson’s Medications
Exactly how many medications are available to treat Parkinson’s? Are there new treatments on the horizon? Find answers by joining PDF and Cynthia L. Comella, M.D., F.A.A.N. – online or…
Medication Workshop
A very successful and well-attended medication workshop was held on Wednesday 22 February 2012. Discussions were led by Alison Stewart, Senior Parkinson’s Nurse at the Royal Victoria Hospital, and Alison…