New Research Interest Group: DRIG
A new Research Interest Group, DRIG (Dundee Research Interest Group) has been formed. Despite the name it caters for all surrounding areas, such as Angus, Fife, Tayside, Perth and Stirling.…
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Exercise-induced increase in brain-derived neurotrophic factor in human PD
A recently published review provides preliminary evidence for the effectiveness of physical exercise treatments for persons with PD on BDNF blood levels. Further research is needed. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40035-018-0112-1 Journal reference: Exercise-induced…
Lived Experience Survey – ACTION NEEDED
An important message from Becky Duff, Chair of the Neurological Alliance of Scotland. Following on from the last members’ update, the Lived Experience survey is here! This work is essential…
CANCELLATION of ERIG Talk Scheduled for Saturday 3rd March
Please be aware that the ERIG talk by Professor W Gedroyc scheduled for Saturday 3rd March has been CANCELLED because of the adverse weather conditions. We plan to re-schedule the…
Role of Calcium in PD
Science Daily reports that researchers have found that excess levels of calcium in brain cells may lead to the formation of toxic clusters that are the hallmark of Parkinson’s disease.…
Joy Milne stars in BBC programme
Members will be familiar with the story of Joy Milne, the woman who claimed to be able to detect people with Parkinson’s by their body odour. The BBC has made…