Latest Parkinson's Stories
ATLANTA, April 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Insights into the effects of Neupro(®) (rotigotine transdermal system) on common non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease (PD) were presented today at the 64th AAN Annual Meeting in New Orleans, LA. A post-hoc analysis of data from five, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials investigated the effect of rotigotine transdermal system on neuropsychiatric features and fatigue in patients with PD. Improvements were observed...
- 85% of clinical trials finish late because of trouble finding volunteers - 85% of patients wish they were better informed about clinical trials - 61% of patients don't know where to obtain information about trials - 77% of patients wish there were a secure and anonymous online tool to help them locate clinical trials in their area NEW YORK , April 24, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF) launched Fox Trial Finder...
New Findings Presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 64th Annual Meeting in New Orleans MIAMI, April 23, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Parkinson Foundation (NPF) announced today that there are now 5,000 people with Parkinson's enrolled in its Quality Improvement Initiative (QII), the largest-ever study of clinical care and outcomes in Parkinson's. The QII builds on a model proven to dramatically increase longevity in cardiovascular surgery and cystic...
NEW YORK, April 20, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Parkinson's Disease Foundation® (PDF®) is pleased to offer physical therapists a free online course, "Parkinson's Disease: A Practical Approach to Evaluation and Treatment for the Physical Therapist," which is being taped in front a live audience today in New York, NY. The course is designed by expert physical therapists in the field of Parkinson's to help other physical therapists provide better care for the nearly one...
ATLANTA, April 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- To help people learn more about the full range of symptoms associated with Parkinson's disease, global biopharmaceutical company UCB, Inc., is launching a new online community -- Parkinson's More than Motion(TM) -- that provides a platform for people living with Parkinson's disease and their caregivers to interact and learn from others with the condition. Part of this launch is the debut of a new reality-style video series depicting real...
PARIS, April 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Sanofi (EURONEXT: SAN and NYSE: SNY) announced today that it has entered into a collaboration with the Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) to conduct a clinical trial to assess the safety and tolerability of AVE 8112, a Sanofi PDE4 inhibitor - phosphodiesterase type 4 inhibitor - in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120419/NY89994LOGO ) (Logo:...
KINGSTON, N.J., April 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The 18th Annual Parkinson's Unity Walk (PUW) will be held on Saturday, April 28, 2012 in New York City's Central Park, The Parkinson Alliance announced today. The PUW is the largest grassroots awareness and fundraising event for Parkinson's disease (PD) research in the United States. The event, which has grown from 200 participants in its inaugural year, is expected to unite more than 10,000 participants from across the globe. "The...
Award to Be Presented by Michael J. Fox at Honorary Luncheon in New York City NEW YORK, April 5, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF) announced today that J. William Langston, MD, scientific director and chief executive officer of The Parkinson's Institute in Sunnyvale, California, is the recipient of the 2012 Robert A. Pritzker Prize for Leadership in Parkinson's Research. The prize honors both current cutting-edge research...
CHARLESTON, S.C., April 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Business owner and humanitarian James Mangini, 32, will embark on the 1000 Mile Marathon on May 7, 2012 to raise awareness and funds for Parkinson's disease research. His journey will start in Charleston, SC and he plans to complete his 1,000 miles in New York City on June 7. To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please visit:...
NEW YORK, March 29, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Parkinson's Disease Foundation (PDF) is pleased to offer free resources and tools to support communities around the United States (US) in making a difference during April, Parkinson's Awareness Month. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111101/DC97663LOGO) PDF estimates that during the month of April alone, 5,000 people in the US will be diagnosed with Parkinson's. Earlier this year, the National Center for Health...
