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8/28/2015
Latest from PAN
NY Grassroots Leader Takes Advantage of August Recess
New York Assistant State Director Christine Dorn-Moldovan said it was exciting to see her picture with Rep. Peter King (R-NY) all over social media after their meeting last week. Learn more.
Honoring a PAN Advocate
In recognition of Roger Halleen, the 2015 Milly Kondracke Award for Outstanding Advocacy recipient, PAN is offering an opportunity to donate in Roger's honor to benefit the Milly Fund and the 2016 Forum. Learn more.
Stay Engaged
Participate in the FDA Parkinson's Meeting
Register today to participate online or in person at the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Patient-Focused Drug Development Meeting on Parkinson’s disease on September 22, 2015. Learn more.
Urge Your Senators to Support Data Collection for Parkinson's
Help us learn more about Parkinson’s disease by asking your Senators to support the Advancing Research for Neurological Diseases Act (S. 849). Take action.
Is Your Member of Congress Part of the Parkinson’s Caucus?
Contact your Members of Congress today and ask them to show support for the Parkinson's community by joining the Congressional Caucus on Parkinson's Disease - or just take a minute to say thank you. Take action.
In The News
The following news articles are included for your information only and do not represent the views or policies of PAN.
Google Reveals Gigantic Ambitions to Fight Cancer, Diabetes, Parkinson's, Heart Problems
Forbes | August 24, 2015
Google is pumping vast amounts of cash into its cutting-edge life sciences plans, turning a secretive unit based on smart contact lenses into a high powered, expert company. More.
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Exercise Can Relieve Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease
Miami Herald | August 21, 2015
Claire Hackett, a retired dietician, never saw herself as a “jock.” But at 77, the Palmetto Bay mother of seven is enrolled in a twice-weekly indoor cycling class at the UHealth Fitness and Wellness Center west of downtown Miami. More.
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Two Proteins That Help Cells Eliminate Trash May Contribute to Development of Parkinson's Disease
News-Medical.net | August 21, 2015
Two proteins that share the ability to help cells deal with their trash appear to need each other to do their jobs and when they don't connect, it appears to contribute to development of Parkinson's disease, scientists report. More.
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Parkinson’s Patients Regain Some Mobility With New Therapy
CBS Pittsburgh | August 24, 2015
Parkinson’s disease robs people of their mobility. Now, a new therapy offered at a local hospital is helping them get some of that mobility back. More.
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Drexel Neurosurgeon to Provide Treatments for Parkinson's, Other Movement-Related Disorders
PhillyVoice | August 25, 2015
Dr. James Barrese, a functional neurosurgeon providing deep-brain stimulation (DBS) and other highly specialized treatments for movement-related disorders, has joined Drexel Neurosciences Institute (DNI). More.
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'Postcode Lottery' Over Parkinson's Disease Treatment
BBC | August 25, 2015
There is a postcode lottery for an essential surgical treatment for Parkinson's depending on which side of Scotland you live, a charity has said. More.
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