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If you want to look at a copy of the report of the study of CoQ10 it can be
accessed at www.pwpgroup.com
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> Steve I take 1500 mg daily...I buy it at sams or costco..I understand it
> takes at least 1250 mg daily..
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>>I take 400 mg./day CoQ10 - usually store brand - currently Walgreen's
>> 200mg twice a day. NIH is doing a large scale study of CoQ10 right
>> now. Smaller studies seem to indicate that moderately high doses seem
>> to slow progression of PD. Although today as my foot taps like a
>> clogger on overdrive and I can't hold a pen to grade my students
>> papers I begin to wonder...
>>
>> Steve
>> --
>> Stephen Rack
>> Brattleboro, VT
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Lynette
Your holiday wishes came just in time
for me. I'm a real wimp and aftr all these years its tougher still.But your
message has helped
THANKs
MY BEST WISHES TO ALL OF YOU ON THE LIST
MARYHELEN
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> Today is a day off from work for me. I got up early and started
> wrapping my Christmas gifts. Next, I'm going to address a few
> cards. Last weekend a 16 year old friend came to visit and put
> up my tree for me. None of these tasks should be challenging
> unless you have PD.
>
> As I've stated before, I was diagnosed 9 years ago and each
> year has brought changes in my health. But the blessing I've
> found is that the progression has been slow and by the time
> I notice a new symptom (or limitation) I am already accepting it
> or at least starting to cope with it.
>
> I live alone, so that means hours will be spent struggling with
> gift wrap and labor intensive handwriting on cards!!! But I am
> thankful for what I can and will be able to do today. I've learned
> to be patient with myself, rest when needed, and allow plenty of
> extra time.
>
> I think we all need some encouragement sometimes. I just wanted
> to take a moment (and a little space on the list) to encourage those
> of you who are struggling like me. And I want to wish you all the
> Happiest of Holidays.
>
> Lynnette in Sacramento, Ca.
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Hey, I just found a great deal on 100mg CoQ10 softgels at BJ's.
Thirty-four bucks (US) for 120 100mg pills. My jaw dropped! The
cheapest price that I had found in Buffalo was $80 for 150 pills, at
the FeelRite health food chain. Less than half! Buy one bottle and
you cover your whole years membership at BJ's. Yay!
Enjoy the holidays!
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Without an independent lab analysis, how can a person really know what
or how much of
an unregulated dietary supplement they are ingesting ?
Ned
Mike wrote:
> Steve I take 1500 mg daily...I buy it at sams or costco..I understand it
> takes at least 1250 mg daily..
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>> I take 400 mg./day CoQ10 - usually store brand - currently Walgreen's
>> 200mg twice a day. NIH is doing a large scale study of CoQ10 right
>> now. Smaller studies seem to indicate that moderately high doses seem
>> to slow progression of PD. Although today as my foot taps like a
>> clogger on overdrive and I can't hold a pen to grade my students
>> papers I begin to wonder...
>>
>> Steve
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Best holiday wishes to you, too, Lynette--and to everyone on the list. Scott
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>...I live alone, so that means hours will be spent struggling with
>gift wrap and labor intensive handwriting on cards!!! But I am
>thankful for what I can and will be able to do today. I've learned
>to be patient with myself, rest when needed, and allow plenty of
>extra time.
>
>I think we all need some encouragement sometimes. I just wanted
>to take a moment (and a little space on the list) to encourage those
>of you who are struggling like me. And I want to wish you all the
>Happiest of Holidays.
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>Lynnette in Sacramento, Ca.
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Frederick, I don't remember. I copy and paste what I can then delete most.
Ray
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Season's greetings Lynette,
I can appreciate your message about the limitations and challenges that PD
can present in accomplishing the ordinary tasks of life. I've just finished
my Christmas card list and it has taken a good part of my day. Part of that
being that I love to write a short personal message in each card and part
being that I'm just stubborn enough to scrap a card and start over until I've put
down my message in a script that is acceptable to me (I am my own worst
critic). Guess I'll either learn to get over that or spend a small fortune on
cards each year.
One thing I've learned to do when it comes to gifts is to use gift bags
whenever possible. They can be just as attractive as boxed and wrapped gifts
and a whole lot easier to manage. I've also gone to using a table-top
artificial Christmas tree which I store away completely decorated with lights and
ornaments each year. The only things I remove are the few fragile glass
ornaments; the rest remain. I keep it in the storage room downstairs, throw a
couple plastic dry cleaner bags over it and it's ready and waiting the next year.
I got that tip from a good friend years ago who was not dealing with
physical limitations...just part of her nature of being practical and efficient and
her tree looked splendid each year.
Instead of decorating the house with lights, I change the cushion in my
wicker porch rocker to one with a bright poinsettia pattern, grab my dear snowman
friend dressed in coat & stocking cap with a carrot nose, sit him in the
rocker and place a large basket filled with silk poinsettas next to the rocker.
It only takes a few minutes to set up my "props" from the storage room and
the front porch is dressed for the holiday.
I keep two artificial evergreen wreaths (each with a large red bow) ready to
pop over the coach lights that flank the garage door. I use the twist ties
that you get in the supermarket to easily attach the bows to the base of the
light. I replaced the regular light bulbs with flame shaped amber bulbs that
cast a mellow golden glow. Very simple but with a traditional, old fashioned
charm.
I have been dealing with Parkinson's for only half as long as you and I do
not have the responsibilities and demands of a job these days so it has been
a lot less challenging for me at this time. I admire your positive attitude
and your ability to realize and be thankful for your blessings. Thank you for
sharing your personal feelings with us today and I send my wishes to you
that you may enjoy a warm and wonderful holy Christmas season.
Dee
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I've seen a lot of comments that speak to a general tone that's not
preferred, but with no specific objection. If someone says something
to make you hot under the collar, take it up with them. I don't know
who is going to change a thing by writing or reading another post
about how someone out there should write nicer stuff. What's nice to
one is nasty to the next. Why is it that when someone says something
of a political or religious nature, it freaks people out? Why is
disagreement such a problem? There are obviously many differing views
among the membership. What's the big issue with seeing them expressed
in print? OK, so someone gets a bit chippy once in a while, or says
something ignorant, but heck, you're probably on the other side of the
country from the sender, and anyway, doesn't PD make you a tad
irritable once in a while? Cut some slack. If certain concepts get
your dander up, don't you want to talk about it? Are we friends or
what? Can we talk or can't we? Come on, lighten up.
I mean that in the nicest way.
Enjoy the holidays!
Rick McGirr
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> BOB wrote:
> "...Unfortunately, most of the political discussion on this list is
> sarcastic, intolerant, and off the cuff. I would like to be kept
> informed
> of what is occurring on the political front but do not have the time
> to weed
> through all of the banter to find the nuggets of information and
> valuable
> calls to action e.g. to write our reps about a pertinent and timely
> piece of
> legislation.
>
> I am heartened by the addition of new people to the list who
> recognize this
> list as an opportunity to help each other, not a list to press
> individual
> views re politics. If people could just take the high road instead
> of the
> low road, it would be great e.g. stress the positive movements that
> we can
> add our voice to...."
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> -Terry
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Thanks for the nice note. I was diagnosed in July and was put on senement and mirapex and a couple of pills for pain and spasms. I hope I am still going strong in 9 years. My 39 yr old niece came over yesterday to celebrate all our DEC bdays and she was so sweet to wrap all the gifts to my kids and grandkids.What blessing it was. She is a nurse so she understands how exhausting things can get. No tree this year. It is our first Christmas alone. Dad died in April so since we are going to visit grandkids for Christmas I just didn't have the energy or emotional strength. First Christmas ever without dad it is very depressing. Just my husband Richard and myself. Our very first Christmas here alone since we were married 39 yrs ago.
OK much to long and depressed. I will try to keep strong and face life with a smile.
thanks for listening all.
Marsha
Lynnette Love <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
Today is a day off from work for me. I got up early and started
wrapping my Christmas gifts. Next, I'm going to address a few
cards. Last weekend a 16 year old friend came to visit and put
up my tree for me. None of these tasks should be challenging
unless you have PD.
As I've stated before, I was diagnosed 9 years ago and each
year has brought changes in my health. But the blessing I've
found is that the progression has been slow and by the time
I notice a new symptom (or limitation) I am already accepting it
or at least starting to cope with it.
I live alone, so that means hours will be spent struggling with
gift wrap and labor intensive handwriting on cards!!! But I am
thankful for what I can and will be able to do today. I've learned
to be patient with myself, rest when needed, and allow plenty of
extra time.
I think we all need some encouragement sometimes. I just wanted
to take a moment (and a little space on the list) to encourage those
of you who are struggling like me. And I want to wish you all the
Happiest of Holidays.
Lynnette in Sacramento, Ca.
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Yes, very well said.
Carole & Ted
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> BOB wrote:
> "...Unfortunately, most of the political discussion on this list is
> sarcastic, intolerant, and off the cuff. I would like to be kept informed
> of what is occurring on the political front but do not have the time to
> weed
> through all of the banter to find the nuggets of information and valuable
> calls to action e.g. to write our reps about a pertinent and timely piece
> of
> legislation.
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> I am heartened by the addition of new people to the list who recognize
> this
> list as an opportunity to help each other, not a list to press individual
> views re politics. If people could just take the high road instead of the
> low road, it would be great e.g. stress the positive movements that we can
> add our voice to...."
>
> Well said!
> -Terry
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Thank you, Lynette.
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> Today is a day off from work for me. I got up early and started
> wrapping my Christmas gifts. Next, I'm going to address a few
> cards. Last weekend a 16 year old friend came to visit and put
> up my tree for me. None of these tasks should be challenging
> unless you have PD.
>
> As I've stated before, I was diagnosed 9 years ago and each
> year has brought changes in my health. But the blessing I've
> found is that the progression has been slow and by the time
> I notice a new symptom (or limitation) I am already accepting it
> or at least starting to cope with it.
>
> I live alone, so that means hours will be spent struggling with
> gift wrap and labor intensive handwriting on cards!!! But I am
> thankful for what I can and will be able to do today. I've learned
> to be patient with myself, rest when needed, and allow plenty of
> extra time.
>
> I think we all need some encouragement sometimes. I just wanted
> to take a moment (and a little space on the list) to encourage those
> of you who are struggling like me. And I want to wish you all the
> Happiest of Holidays.
>
> Lynnette in Sacramento, Ca.
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Just read the label and hope, I guess.
Rick
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> Without an independent lab analysis, how can a person really know
> what
> or how much of
> an unregulated dietary supplement they are ingesting ?
>
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> Ned
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> Mike wrote:
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>> Steve I take 1500 mg daily...I buy it at sams or costco..I
>> understand it
>> takes at least 1250 mg daily..
>> ----- Original Message -----
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>> Sent: Friday, December 09, 2005 11:00 AM
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>>> I take 400 mg./day CoQ10 - usually store brand - currently
>>> Walgreen's
>>> 200mg twice a day. NIH is doing a large scale study of CoQ10 right
>>> now. Smaller studies seem to indicate that moderately high doses
>>> seem
>>> to slow progression of PD. Although today as my foot taps like a
>>> clogger on overdrive and I can't hold a pen to grade my students
>>> papers I begin to wonder...
>>>
>>> Steve
>>> --
>>> Stephen Rack
>>> Brattleboro, VT
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Me and my Martha Stewart ways will have to change! For years I have made
homemade candy at least 10 different kinds of hand dipped chocolates and
other types of candy, three kinds of cookies and up to 12 pies at Christmas.
Then all the typical decorations (she would be proud) and the properly
wrapped presents that have a theme, i.e. the bow or decoration matches the
theme of the wrapping (an angel on the angel wrap, etc.) The 8-foot tree
with all the trimmings from my 30 year old‘s kindergarten reindeer to my 11
year old’s cub scout ornament. All of the painstakingly handmade ornaments
that I have made each year are added to the tree. But the hand strung
popcorn is not.
This year I find I can not stand long enough to dip the chocolates, and they
are not without mistakes due to the shaking. The hand decorated Christmas
cookies with 7 different frostings, all different colors and flavors, sit
partially decorated in a tin until I can get to them, again, when I am
relatively able to do it without much shaking. The packages sit in the
closet, waiting for the finishing touches, the bows, the tags and all. (I
hope I don’t forget who they are for when I can get to them again!) The
lights are partially up, and not at all finished, the nativity set is still
in the box, but the manger is out-empty and beckoning.
I have only so much energy and good hours to use! How will I ever finish
before Christmas comes? Well, I must decide which things are not necessary,
not important, or not needed. Already the children are complaining that
Christmas isn’t like it used to be, with so many “shortcuts”! What am I
going to do?
Monica
P.S. Thanks, Dee, for the insight! I had just written this to send to you
all, as I'm sure you have all been at this point. I am still getting used to
the idea.
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> India's first stem cell transplant centre to be ready by April 2006
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> India's first exclusive state-of-the-art stem cell transplant centre
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> become operational in the city by April 2006.
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> For setting up the centre, LifeCell, pioneers in cord blood stem cell
> banking in India, and Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre, a tertiary care
> multi-speciality university hospital have entered into a tie-up, S Abhay=
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> Kumar, CEO, Asia
> Cryo-Cell Pvt Ltd which owns LifeCell, told reporters in Chennai.
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> While LifeCell would invest Rs 15 crore in the project, SRMC would be
> providing an exclusive 15,000 sq ft area in their seven-storeyed
> ambulatory
> facility at their premises, he said.
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> "The centre will be meant exclusively for stem cell transplants and will
> be
> conducted by experienced and renowned stem cell transplant specialists
> from
> around the world," he said adding, that intellectual property generated
> out of
> the centre through research would be shared by both.
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> The centre would initially focus on haematological and oncological
> ailments
> and expand to other areas in a phased manner. "LifeCell has committed
> layout
> of Rs 40-50 crore over the next 2-3 years on stem cell banking, research
> and
> therapy," he said.
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> "We want to make the therapy as affordable as possible for
> Indians. Keeping
> the cost low is therefore a challenge," he said.
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> SRMC's Dr Krishna Seshadri, said the tie-up allowed SRMC to be part of an
> "exceptionally evolving technology" as stemcells had the potential to be
> used in
> replacing defective organs in the future.
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Subject: EMBRYO-LIKE STEM CELLS
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Stem cell discovery shows promise
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A University of Louisville researcher has identified adult stem =
cells in bone marrow that seem to behave like embryonic stem cells.
In mice, he has stimulated similar cells to change into pancreas, =
heart and nerve cells.
This discovery has the potential to help treat such afflictions as =
stroke damage, heart disease, diabetes and Parkinson's.
It also has to potential to bring an end to the divisive battle =
over the use of embryonic stem cells.=20
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: What is a very small embryonic-like stem cell - or VSEL?
A: VSELs are rare stem cells found in adult bone marrow that have the =
characteristics of embryonic stem cells in terms of their potential to =
develop into any type of cell in the body.=20
Dr. Mariusz Ratajczak, director of the stem cell biology program at the =
University of Louisville's James Graham Brown Cancer Center, led a =
project that has grown mouse VSEL cells in a lab and has caused them to =
change into nerve, heart and pancreas cells.
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Go Jersey!
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> Received from the Parkinson Alliance:
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>
> **NEW JERSEY LEGISLATURE TO
> CONSIDER STEM CELL RESEARCH BILL
> ON DECEMBER 12th**
>
> In a few days, the New Jersey Legislature will consider
> legislation that will enable our State to take a groundbreaking --
> and life-changing --step toward realizing the promise of stem cell
> research.
>
> On Monday, December 12, 2005, the Senate Budget and
> Appropriations Committee will consider S-2913, "The Stem Cell
> Research Bond Act" introduced by Acting Governor/Senate President
> Richard J. Codey. A companion bill, A-4499, has been introduced
> by Assemblyman Neil M. Cohen. These bills will allow a referendum
> to fund $350 million in stem cell research grants to be put before
> the voters in 2006.
>
> The "Stem Cell Research Bond Act of 2005," authorizes the
> issuance of $350 million in State general obligation bonds for the
> purpose of financing the costs of providing stem cell research
> grants to eligible research institutions over seven years. The bill
> provides that the bond act is to be submitted to the people for
> approval at the general election to be held in November of 2006.
> This bill represents an historic opportunity to advance
> what many believe to be the best hope for curing debilitating
> diseases and afflictions such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's
> disease, juvenile diabetes, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis
> and many others.
> By lending your voice, you can help New Jersey seize this
> opportunity --and vigorously pursue the most promising medical
> advances of our generation.
> HERE'S WHAT YOU CAN DO TO ADVANCE STEM CELL RESEARCH
> (1) Please Call, Fax, or Email the members of the Senate Budget and
> Appropriations Committee and urge them to support S-2913 on December
> 12th
> and
> (2)Please Contact your own State legislators and tell them that you
> support
> S-2913 / A-4499
> You can locate your legislators at
> http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/members/legsearch.asp
> The Members of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee are:
> NAME: Senator Wayne R. Bryant, Esq. (D5)
> ADDRESS: 501 Cooper Street, Camden, NJ 08102-1240
> PHONE: 856-757-0552
> FAX: 856-541-0426
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> NAME: Senator Sharpe James (D29)
> ADDRESS: 50 Park Place, Suite 1535, Newark, NJ 07102
> PHONE: 973-622-0007
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> NAME: Senator Martha W. Bark (R8)
> ADDRESS: 3000 Midlantic Drive, Suite 103, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
> PHONE: 856-234-8080
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> NAME: Senator Anthony R. Bucco (R25)
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> NAME: Senator Barbara Buono (D18)
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> NAME: Senator Joseph Coniglio (D38)
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> NAME: Senator Walter J. Kavanaugh (R16)
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> NAME: Senator Leonard Lance (R23)
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> NAME: Senator Robert E. Littell (R24)
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> NAME: Senator Paul A. Sarlo (D36)
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University of Louisville researchers have coaxed stem cells from =
adult mice to change into brain, nerve, heart muscle and pancreatic =
cells - a discovery that could lead to therapies for a host of human =
diseases and possibly end the national debate over use of embryonic stem =
cells.
"We have found a counterpart for embryonic stem cells in adult =
bone marrow. This could negate the ethical concerns," said Mariusz =
Ratajczak, leader of the research team and director of the stem cell =
biology program at U of L's James Graham Brown Cancer Center.
The next step is to replicate the experiment with similar cells =
identified in adult humans.
"It's huge. It's an amazing discovery," said Ryan Reca, one of the =
researchers.=20
Ratajczak was planning to announce the findings this afternoon at =
the annual meeting of the American Society of Hematology in Atlanta. His =
team also plans to present a paper tomorrow showing that these type of =
cells - called "very small embryonic-like" or VSELs - help repair =
damaged tissue after a stroke in mice.
Although treatments based on this discovery are most likely many =
years off, the research holds promise for people with heart disease, =
stroke, diabetes and Parkinson's disease. Using a patient's own VSELs to =
repair damage to their bodies could eliminate the danger of rejection =
that exists if cells are taken from a donor.=20
Dr. Scott Whittemore, scientific director of the university's =
Kentucky Spinal Cord Injury Research Center, said more research is =
needed.
"This is a very important first step," Whittemore said. "There are =
some major issues that need to be resolved before you can think about" =
translating this research into concrete therapies.
Doctors and researchers have been extremely interested in stem =
cells because they have the potential to develop into many cell types in =
the body. Embryonic stem cells are able to give rise to any type of cell =
except those needed to develop a fetus, according to the National =
Institutes of Health.=20
Although the potential for adult stem cells has been thought to be =
more limited, the use of embryonic stem cells has been controversial =
because it involves the destruction of embryos, which opponents say =
amounts to the destruction of human life.
"Specifically, embryonic stem cells are derived from embryos that =
develop from eggs that have been fertilized in vitro - in an in vitro =
fertilization clinic - and then donated for research purposes with the =
informed consent of the donors," according to a stem cell primer from =
the National Institutes of Health.
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existing lines of cells developed from embryos. He cited ethical =
concerns - voiced strongly by conservative Christian groups - that =
destroying such embryos to extract their stem cells destroys human life. =
But many researchers and liberal religious groups have persisted =
in urging such funding, saying embryonic stem cells hold the best =
potential for medical research. They also say some of the older stem =
cell lines funded under Bush's policy have been contaminated and are not =
as useful as producing new ones would be.
Ratajczak's recent discoveries are groundbreaking because they =
show that newly identified adult cells appear to act like embryonic stem =
cells. He first described a strategy for identifying and isolating them =
in a 2004 issue of the journal Leukemia. But that earlier research also =
showed that VSELs are very rare and difficult to grow in a laboratory.
The research announced today appears to show that VSELs can be =
grown in the laboratory, multiply into clusters of cells and then be =
caused to change into other types of cells such as brain or cardiac =
muscle cells.=20
In their experiment, they extracted bone marrow cells from adult =
mice, put them into a cell sorter to extract the VSELs, put those cells =
into a petri dish and used a confidential process that is part of a =
patent application by U of L. Then, the cells were exposed to chemicals =
generated by the body called "factors" and changed into cardiac muscle =
cells, pancreatic cells, nerve cells and brain cells.
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Dec. 12, 2005 -- Implants of human retina cells may help soothe shaking =
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A new study shows the implants improved motor symptoms, such as muscle =
rigidity and tremors, by 48% one year after treatment, and those =
improvements were sustained for at least another year.
Parkinson's disease is a neurological disorder that causes =
uncontrollable tremors and difficulty starting and continuing movements. =
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THE DORK REPORT: Religious zealots threaten scientific progress
Alaric DeArment
December 12, 2005
According to a Nov. 30 editorial in the Minneapolis Star Tribune, =
we're about to lose two of the best geneticists in the world.
Former Cancer Institute scientists Neal Copeland and Nancy Jenkins =
originally planned to move to Stanford University and take advantage of =
$3 billion the state of California recently approved for stem cell =
research and the search for a cure for cancer. But anti-abortion groups =
have filed lawsuits that prevent the release of those funds. Thus, =
Copeland and Jenkins have decided to wave goodbye to America and work =
for the Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology in Singapore, the =
article said.
This is what we get for letting religious zealots dictate science =
policy. While we once led the world in scientific research and =
development, we are losing the position - and now even the scientists =
themselves - to Europe and Asia.
One of the most telling examples of this is the current =
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Rich That is one of the problems with email and lists. You talk like the
other person is across the country--you should speak as though you were in
the other persons house. Respect, tolerance, and counting to ten before you
respond should apply to this list. I dont want people talking to me like I
am an email address on the other side of the world. Respectfully, Bob
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> I've seen a lot of comments that speak to a general tone that's not
> preferred, but with no specific objection. If someone says something
> to make you hot under the collar, take it up with them. I don't know
> who is going to change a thing by writing or reading another post
> about how someone out there should write nicer stuff. What's nice to
> one is nasty to the next. Why is it that when someone says something
> of a political or religious nature, it freaks people out? Why is
> disagreement such a problem? There are obviously many differing views
> among the membership. What's the big issue with seeing them expressed
> in print? OK, so someone gets a bit chippy once in a while, or says
> something ignorant, but heck, you're probably on the other side of the
> country from the sender, and anyway, doesn't PD make you a tad
> irritable once in a while? Cut some slack. If certain concepts get
> your dander up, don't you want to talk about it? Are we friends or
> what? Can we talk or can't we? Come on, lighten up.
>
> I mean that in the nicest way.
>
> Enjoy the holidays!
> Rick McGirr
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>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Terry Robertson" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Saturday, December 10, 2005 1:24 PM
> Subject: Well said
>
>
> > BOB wrote:
> > "...Unfortunately, most of the political discussion on this list is
> > sarcastic, intolerant, and off the cuff. I would like to be kept
> > informed
> > of what is occurring on the political front but do not have the time
> > to weed
> > through all of the banter to find the nuggets of information and
> > valuable
> > calls to action e.g. to write our reps about a pertinent and timely
> > piece of
> > legislation.
> >
> > I am heartened by the addition of new people to the list who
> > recognize this
> > list as an opportunity to help each other, not a list to press
> > individual
> > views re politics. If people could just take the high road instead
> > of the
> > low road, it would be great e.g. stress the positive movements that
> > we can
> > add our voice to...."
> >
> > Well said!
> > -Terry
> >
> >
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Thank you and all the best to you, Lynnette, and to everyone on the
list. I wish you strength, wisdom, and peace.
Love,
Rick McGirr
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> Today is a day off from work for me. I got up early and started
> wrapping my Christmas gifts. Next, I'm going to address a few
> cards. Last weekend a 16 year old friend came to visit and put
> up my tree for me. None of these tasks should be challenging
> unless you have PD.
>
> As I've stated before, I was diagnosed 9 years ago and each
> year has brought changes in my health. But the blessing I've
> found is that the progression has been slow and by the time
> I notice a new symptom (or limitation) I am already accepting it
> or at least starting to cope with it.
>
> I live alone, so that means hours will be spent struggling with
> gift wrap and labor intensive handwriting on cards!!! But I am
> thankful for what I can and will be able to do today. I've learned
> to be patient with myself, rest when needed, and allow plenty of
> extra time.
>
> I think we all need some encouragement sometimes. I just wanted
> to take a moment (and a little space on the list) to encourage those
> of you who are struggling like me. And I want to wish you all the
> Happiest of Holidays.
>
> Lynnette in Sacramento, Ca.
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Case in point.
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> I've seen a lot of comments that speak to a general tone that's not
> preferred, but with no specific objection. If someone says something
> to make you hot under the collar, take it up with them. I don't know
> who is going to change a thing by writing or reading another post
> about how someone out there should write nicer stuff. What's nice to
> one is nasty to the next. Why is it that when someone says something
> of a political or religious nature, it freaks people out? Why is
> disagreement such a problem? There are obviously many differing views
> among the membership. What's the big issue with seeing them expressed
> in print? OK, so someone gets a bit chippy once in a while, or says
> something ignorant, but heck, you're probably on the other side of the
> country from the sender, and anyway, doesn't PD make you a tad
> irritable once in a while? Cut some slack. If certain concepts get
> your dander up, don't you want to talk about it? Are we friends or
> what? Can we talk or can't we? Come on, lighten up.
>
> I mean that in the nicest way.
>
> Enjoy the holidays!
> Rick McGirr
> Email: [log in to unmask]
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>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Terry Robertson" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Saturday, December 10, 2005 1:24 PM
> Subject: Well said
>
>
>> BOB wrote:
>> "...Unfortunately, most of the political discussion on this list is
>> sarcastic, intolerant, and off the cuff. I would like to be kept
>> informed
>> of what is occurring on the political front but do not have the time
>> to weed
>> through all of the banter to find the nuggets of information and
>> valuable
>> calls to action e.g. to write our reps about a pertinent and timely
>> piece of
>> legislation.
>>
>> I am heartened by the addition of new people to the list who
>> recognize this
>> list as an opportunity to help each other, not a list to press
>> individual
>> views re politics. If people could just take the high road instead
>> of the
>> low road, it would be great e.g. stress the positive movements that
>> we can
>> add our voice to...."
>>
>> Well said!
>> -Terry
>>
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Rick
I agree with you. I read everything that is on this list and much more,
but it doesn't ruffle my feathers. Its life out there in the world and
we all live with what is handed out. If someone doesn't agree with you
or you with them, its a free country and all we have to do is turn it
off or delete. I rather enjoy the bickering anyway Call me strange if
you wish. Struggling every day with PD changed my whole attitude on
life for the better.
Pam
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I live alone also and can appreciate your feelings in wrapping gifts and
addressing cards. Yesterday my nephew put up the tree that we went out
and cut on Saturday. I hiked through the woods like an ordinary person,
but paid for it yesterday. I never finished decorating the tree because
I could hardly move. My feeling on this has always been.......it will be
there tomorrow so don't worry about today.
I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and lots of hope in the new year for a
cure. Maybe I should have said Best Wishes but I am an old wimp who
still loves Christmas but I am too old to change (15 years with PD)
Pam
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FYI: We have been buying from Swanson's for years. The quality of their
supplements is top-notch, and the prices are very reasonable. CoQ10, for
example, 100mg, was $25.19 per 100 softgels last time I ordered (a month or so
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BIRMINGHAM, AL, United States (UPI) -- A University of Alabama preliminary
study suggests implants of cells from the human retina improved motor
symptoms in patients with Parkinson disease.
Parkinson disease is a neurodegenerative disorder, with most patients
requiring the medication levodopa to control symptoms. But disease
progression and long-term oral treatment with levodopa may lead to the
development of motor fluctuations and dyskinesias.
Human retinal pigment epithelial cells produce levodopa and can be isolated
from post mortem human eye tissue, grown in culture, and then implanted into
a brain attached to microcarriers. Researchers say such implants ameliorated
the motor deficits in animal models of Parkinson disease.
Dr. Natividad Stover of the University of Alabama-Birmingham and colleagues
conducted an open-label pilot study to evaluate the effect of such implants.
Six patients with advanced Parkinson disease received cell implants. The
researchers performed efficacy evaluations at one and three months after
surgery, and then at six, nine, 12, 15, 18 and 24 months.
'We observed an average improvement of 48 percent at 12 months after
implantation...,' the authors wrote. Improvement was also observed in
activities of daily living, quality of life, and motor fluctuations.
The study appears in the December issue of Archives of Neurology.
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>Struggling every day with PD changed my whole attitude on
life for the better.
Pam, this is one of the points of true irony in living with PD. I
appreciate the million small things, as well as the major assets I
have, my wife, fam, and remaining productive years much more. I
caught a 36in. muskellunge (large fresh-water fish) in November, and
boy, did I relish that. Not the fish. Threw him back. But the
experience. Nothing like a taste of disability to give you
perspective, eh? We're going to have to find some creative tactics to
work around our increasing difficulties.
Wasn't it Frank Zappa who said 'Necessity is the Mothers of
Invention?' ;-)
Enjoy the holidays!
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Date: Tue, 13 Dec 2005 10:50:56 -0500
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Hi, I know exactly what you are going through, but I have also decided that=20=
things need not always stay the same way. I bake what I can and yes the fro=
sting is not that great, but it can still be eaten and enjoyed. I always di=
d these fancy wraped presents, that is not so easy either, but once again li=
fe is not about a perfect wraped present. Be kind to yourself and don't swe=
at the small stuff, life will go on and everyone will still enjoy Christmas!=
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Subject: Holidays
Me and my Martha Stewart ways will have to change! For years I have made=20
homemade candy at least 10 different kinds of hand dipped chocolates and=20
other types of candy, three kinds of cookies and up to 12 pies at Christmas.=
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Then all the typical decorations (she would be proud) and the properly=20
wrapped presents that have a theme, i.e. the bow or decoration matches the=20
theme of the wrapping (an angel on the angel wrap, etc.) The 8-foot tree=20
with all the trimmings from my 30 year old's kindergarten reindeer to my 11=20
year old's cub scout ornament. All of the painstakingly handmade ornaments=20
that I have made each year are added to the tree. But the hand strung=20
popcorn is not.=20
This year I find I can not stand long enough to dip the chocolates, and they=
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are not without mistakes due to the shaking. The hand decorated Christmas=20
cookies with 7 different frostings, all different colors and flavors, sit=20
partially decorated in a tin until I can get to them, again, when I am=20
relatively able to do it without much shaking. The packages sit in the=20
closet, waiting for the finishing touches, the bows, the tags and all. (I=20
hope I don't forget who they are for when I can get to them again!) The=20
lights are partially up, and not at all finished, the nativity set is still=20
in the box, but the manger is out-empty and beckoning.=20
I have only so much energy and good hours to use! How will I ever finish=20
before Christmas comes? Well, I must decide which things are not necessary,=20
not important, or not needed. Already the children are complaining that=20
Christmas isn't like it used to be, with so many "shortcuts"! What am I=20
going to do?=20
Monica=20
P.S. Thanks, Dee, for the insight! I had just written this to send to you=20
all, as I'm sure you have all been at this point. I am still getting used to=
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the idea.=20
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Date: Tue, 13 Dec 2005 09:18:45 -0500
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Dear Monica,
Having seven children, might I make a suggestion as to what to do. Turn
some of the tasks over to the children and sit down and manage them. You
will at first hear complaints, "Why do I have to do it. It's not fair. I'm
still just a kid!" (This from my eighteen year old son!) After the initial
shock of ingratitude, you have to persist. You will find that some of your
children have hearts of gold and some haven't a clue and will never get the
alegebraic equation of mutual aid. Merry Christmas, David
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>Me and my Martha Stewart ways will have to change! For years I have made
>homemade candy at least 10 different kinds of hand dipped chocolates and
>other types of candy, three kinds of cookies and up to 12 pies at
>Christmas.
>Then all the typical decorations (she would be proud) and the properly
>wrapped presents that have a theme, i.e. the bow or decoration matches the
>theme of the wrapping (an angel on the angel wrap, etc.) The 8-foot tree
>with all the trimmings from my 30 year old‘s kindergarten reindeer to my 11
>year old’s cub scout ornament. All of the painstakingly handmade ornaments
>that I have made each year are added to the tree. But the hand strung
>popcorn is not.
>This year I find I can not stand long enough to dip the chocolates, and
>they
>are not without mistakes due to the shaking. The hand decorated Christmas
>cookies with 7 different frostings, all different colors and flavors, sit
>partially decorated in a tin until I can get to them, again, when I am
>relatively able to do it without much shaking. The packages sit in the
>closet, waiting for the finishing touches, the bows, the tags and all. (I
>hope I don’t forget who they are for when I can get to them again!) The
>lights are partially up, and not at all finished, the nativity set is still
>in the box, but the manger is out-empty and beckoning.
>I have only so much energy and good hours to use! How will I ever finish
>before Christmas comes? Well, I must decide which things are not necessary,
>not important, or not needed. Already the children are complaining that
>Christmas isn’t like it used to be, with so many “shortcuts”! What am I
>going to do?
>Monica
>P.S. Thanks, Dee, for the insight! I had just written this to send to you
>all, as I'm sure you have all been at this point. I am still getting used
>to
>the idea.
>
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Date: Tue, 13 Dec 2005 22:21:58 -0500
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fast reply here. i have a little fake tree from my mom. we have it
decorated and the aide brings it upstairs yearly. easier.
btw, ur never to old to change loll 'never say never'
smile
nancy m
MyFirstname Mylastname wrote:
>I live alone also and can appreciate your feelings in wrapping gifts and
>addressing cards. Yesterday my nephew put up the tree that we went out
>and cut on Saturday. I hiked through the woods like an ordinary person,
>but paid for it yesterday. I never finished decorating the tree because
>I could hardly move. My feeling on this has always been.......it will be
>there tomorrow so don't worry about today.
>
>I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and lots of hope in the new year for a
>cure. Maybe I should have said Best Wishes but I am an old wimp who
>still loves Christmas but I am too old to change (15 years with PD)
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>Pam
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Date: Tue, 13 Dec 2005 22:48:43 -0500
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The Parkinson's Disease Foundation has released a new DVD for newly
diagnosed entitled, You Are Not Alone." There is a booklet with it, also.
You will see some familiar faces/names from this forum. (Yours truly is in
it and Linda Herman, Paula Wittekind, etc.) All comments were unrehearsed
and provide a frank look at being diagnosed with PD.
It took them over a year to have it professionally done and ready for
distribution. It is truly one of the BEST and informative creations to help
everyone (especially newly diagnosis). It covers many topics.
And the good part - IT IS FREE! Just go to pdf.org and click on the notice
for the new video.
Let me know what you think when you see it.
Peggy
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Date: Tue, 13 Dec 2005 10:24:05 -0500
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Thank you everyone, for all you do. Thank you John, Linda, Ray, Dee,
Maryse, Christie, Don, Mary Ann, Terry, Ted, Ned, Scott, everyone whom
I'm clumsily leaving out, those who support and assist the people with
PD, all the researchers out there, all the fundraisers, orgs, and all,
and thank you all for some very pointed, well reasoned, amicable
discussion of some very controversial issues. I wish for you the
things you want most this holiday season, and continued strength
through the coming year.
Me? All I really want is for the Buffalo Bills to be a respectable
football team.
Enjoy the holidays!
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see below ok
nancy m
Monica Bolin wrote:
> Me and my Martha Stewart ways will have to change! For years I have made
> homemade candy at least 10 different kinds of hand dipped chocolates and
> other types of candy, three kinds of cookies and up to 12 pies at
> Christmas.
> Then all the typical decorations (she would be proud) and the properly
> wrapped presents that have a theme, i.e. the bow or decoration matches
> the
> theme of the wrapping (an angel on the angel wrap, etc.) The 8-foot tree
> with all the trimmings from my 30 year old's kindergarten reindeer to
> my 11
> year old's cub scout ornament. All of the painstakingly handmade
> ornaments
> that I have made each year are added to the tree. But the hand strung
> popcorn is not.
many have their tree decorated and just cover it for the next year. no joke.
>
> This year I find I can not stand long enough to dip the chocolates,
> and they
> are not without mistakes due to the shaking. The hand decorated Christmas
> cookies with 7 different frostings, all different colors and flavors, sit
> partially decorated in a tin until I can get to them, again, when I am
> relatively able to do it without much shaking. The packages sit in the
> closet, waiting for the finishing touches, the bows, the tags and all. (I
> hope I don't forget who they are for when I can get to them again!)
pencil name on wrap, so when u get back to it u will know who the pkg.
is for.
tag it over the pencil name .
> The
> lights are partially up, and not at all finished, the nativity set is
> still
> in the box, but the manger is out-empty and beckoning.
> I have only so much energy and good hours to use! How will I ever finish
> before Christmas comes? Well, I must decide which things are not
> necessary,
> not important, or not needed. Already the children are complaining that
> Christmas isn't like it used to be, with so many "shortcuts"! What am I
> going to do?
since u asked... chuckle. tell ur kids to help or to finish what u
started. age approp. of course.
make the cookies over a 4 month period. make bar type cookies.
refrigerate the frozen cookies a few days before giving.
1 kids make the dough
2 month bake dough. kids and u flatten the dough into the pan
3 spread filling and bake. kids and u taste the filling :)
4 thaw and cut
u sound like u worked so hard and i can't imagine ur kids not helping.
just remember the way ur kids do 'it' may not be the same as u. accept
it. u will look back and smile. my son helped and took care of me since
elementary school. he is now in med school. so did my husband. i can't
wait until xmas dinner. all from scratch! even the gravy. in 2 years i
will miss that. he will be a 3rd yr. . these next 2 years are sacred and
will be very special. i am very excited and happy about it.
i read ur posting to my husband and he said i was 'missing something'. i
reread what i typed. he said 'no. ur still missing it.' i asked
'what?' he said the following.......
'in order for traditions to carry on , the kids have to do them. how
are they going to learn them if they don't do or help out?'
That is something no mom or dad could for ur kids except u two. u
sound like a great mom! however, when u can't do all of 'it' u will
still be a great mom.
nancy
>
> Monica
> P.S. Thanks, Dee, for the insight! I had just written this to send to you
> all, as I'm sure you have all been at this point. I am still getting
> used to
> the idea.
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Date: Tue, 13 Dec 2005 14:52:19 -0500
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Dear folks,
My next Mailbag is on "Preparing
for a planned hospital stay,"a subject
that is critically important to PWP's
and their care providers.
If you have thoughts that you would like
to share on this topic, please write me
by January 3, 2006 at [log in to unmask]
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Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509,
New York, New York, 10018,
Best Wishes to All for a Joyful Winter
Holiday Season.
Ivan Suzman,
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Don C. Reed of CA Prop 71 advocacy would like to email Joan, but I don't =
have her email. If Joan is "listening" perhaps she could send it to me =
and I'll pass it on to Don.
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Gene Therapy Studied as Parkinson's Treatment
Different forms of gene therapy are being studied as potential new treatments
for Parkinson's disease.
One approach being tested by University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)
and Rush University researchers uses the nerve growth factor neurturin to
protect and rescue dying brain cells that produce dopamine, the Associated
Press reported.
Growth factors are protective proteins naturally found in healthy brains.
Dopamine is a chemical that's essential for cellular communication that
controls muscle movement. Parkinson's disease slowly destroys the brain cells
that produce dopamine.
In a study, the UCSF and Rush loaded the gene for neurturin into a harmless
virus injected into the brains of 12 people with Parkinson's disease. The
study is designed to determine if this method is safe, not whether it is an
effective treatment, the AP reported.
Other researchers at UCSF are trying to find a way to use gene therapy to
extend the length of time that Parkinson's medication benefits patients.
A company called Neurologix Inc. recently released preliminary results from a
study that used gene therapy in an attempt to calm the abnormal movements of
12 Parkinson's patients. A year after the treatment, there was some
improvement in the patients, the AP reported.
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