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From: American Parkinson Disease Association
Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 2010 9:30 AM
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Subject: APDA eNewsletter - September 2010
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Dear Rayilyn,
Positive breakthroughs point to potential new Parkinson's therapies. There's even positive research toward a vaccine that could cure or prevent the disease.
Through APDA you not only build a strong network of grassroots assistance, but you also keep up the pressure toward a cure by funding promising research.
It's true! You create good news each time you give to the American Parkinson Disease Association.
Ever Closer to a Cure!
Joel A. Miele Sr., P.E.
President, American Parkinson Disease Association
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Advancing Toward a Parkinson's Vaccine
University of Texas chemists are moving toward a vaccine that may prevent and cure Parkinson's disease.They're building on previous vaccine research, which indicated that reducing the buildup of the protein alpha synuclein could limit nerve damage in people with Parkinson's.
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Finding the Mechanism that Triggers Parkinson's
Scientists at Stanford have identified a molecular pathway that causes Parkinson's by bringing about the death of key cells. The discovery could open the door to new treatments. A genetic mutation results in overproduction of proteins that can cause brain cells to die.
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Protein May Help Neurons Fix Themselves
Michigan State University scientists are studying why some neurons in the brain fight off Parkinson's through a unique ability to revive after injury. Understanding how the parkin protein promotes neuron recovery may identify targets for therapies to slow the progression of Parkinson's disease.
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Pickin' Up Good Vibrations
Making waves with ultrasound may unlock the blood-brain barrier that keeps medicine from getting into the brain to do its work. A Columbia University bioengineer found a way to manipulate the barrier to deliver medicine to the brain to treat degenerative disorders like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.
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New Discoveries Drive Need for Research Funding!
New scientific discoveries make APDA funding of Parkinson's disease research more exciting ... and more critical. You're an important member of the APDA family as you help us "Ease the Burden - Find a Cure." Make your gift of $15 ... $25 ... $35 ... or more now!
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National Young Onset Conference
The 2010 Southeastern Parkinson Disease Conference and National Young Onset Parkinson Conference will be held October 15-17 at Atlanta's Sheraton Gateway Hotel. Program highlights include young onset and caregiver programs, deep brain stimulation, practical tips for daily living, mental and physical fitness, medication and treatment, and support group development. The $79 registration fee includes Friday night reception, conference programs, Saturday and Sunday breakfast and lunch, and Saturday night dinner. For more information and to register, visit www.youngparkinsons.org.
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Virginia Parkinson's
Education Conference
Virginia's 2010 Parkinson's Disease Community Education Day, October 16 in Richmond, is a full day of information about research, caregiving, and hints on delaying the disease progression. Among the eminent speakers are APDA Scientific Advisory Board chairman G. Frederick Wooten, MD, of the University of Virginia, and member James P. Bennett, MD, PhD, the founding director of the Virginia Commonwealth University's Parkinson's Center. Breakfast, lunch and a raffle at the Koger South Conference Center is included in the $20 registration fee. For details contact: Susan Dietrich, 434-982-4482; Kathy Morton, 804-261-5201; or Lynn Klanchar, 804-675-6952. Click here to download the PDF brochure.
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