From: Parkinson's Action Network (PAN)
Sent: Tuesday, May 05, 2015 1:30 PM
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Subject: How Many Americans Have Parkinson's?
We don't know the exact answer to that question, but you can help us find out!
Contact your Senators today and ask them to support the Advancing Research for Neurological Diseases Act — Act Now.
Last week, the House of Representative's Energy and Commerce Committee released a second draft of the 21st Century Cures Act, a broad piece of legislation focused on accelerating the pace of cures in America through medical innovation. Thanks to your advocacy, H.R. 292 was included!
The Advancing Research for Neurological Diseases Act will create a nationwide system to track the incidence and prevalence of neurological diseases, including Parkinson's disease. Information collected will provide a foundation for evaluating and understanding aspects of these diseases on which we currently do not have a good grasp – such as the geography of diagnoses, variances in gender, disease burden, and changes in healthcare practices among patients.
The House is expected to bring the 21st Century Cures Act to a vote this summer. After that vote, the Senate will debate their version. Help ensure S. 849 is included in the Senate legislation!
Please ask your Senators to show their support for this important priority by co-sponsoring the Advancing Research for Neurological Disease Act TODAY!
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