Professor Bastiaan Bloem & Ending Parkinson’s

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• Neurological disorders – including Parkinson’s – are leading source of disability globally November 16, 2017 New research published this week in the journal ‘JAMA Neurology’ by Professor Bastiaan Bloem, from Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre in the Netherlands, and Dr Ray Dorsey from University of Rochester Medical Center, shows that neurological disorders are now the leading source of disability worldwide The medical community must mobilise to respond to the predicted rapid increase in people living…
• Award Winners - 2018 Prof. Bas Bloem & Dr Simon Stott January 8, 2019 The Cure Parkinson’s Trust (CPT) and the Van Andel Research Institute (VARI) have announced Dr. Simon Stott (above left) and Professor Bastiaan Bloem (above right) as joint recipients of this year’s 'Tom Isaacs Award'. The comprehensive nominations for both candidates made choosing between them very difficult - therefore it was unanimously judged appropriate to celebrate two winners this year!   …
• Award Winners - 2018 Prof. Bas Bloem & Dr Simon Stott January 8, 2019 The Cure Parkinson’s Trust (CPT) and the Van Andel Research Institute (VARI) have announced Dr. Simon Stott (above left) and Professor Bastiaan Bloem (above right) as joint recipients of this year’s 'Tom Isaacs Award'. The comprehensive nominations for both candidates made choosing between them very difficult - therefore it was unanimously judged appropriate to celebrate two winners this year!   …
• Diet, nutrition and Parkinson’s: what you need to know May 14, 2020 From the benefits of a Mediterranean diet to the best foods to take medication with, we share highlights from a recent webinar on ‘Nutrition – the emerging role of diet and Parkinson’s’ Diet and nutrition have been found to play a crucial role in Parkinson’s. In a recent ‘Ending Parkinson’s Disease: Live’ webinar, Parkinson’s expert Dr Bastiaan Bloem, epidemiologist Dr…
• Parkinson’s prevalence expected to increase by 18% in next seven years January 11, 2018 A new report published by Parkinson’s UK predicts that the prevalence and incidence of Parkinson’s in the UK could rise by around 18% by 2025 The number of people diagnosed with Parkinson’s in the UK will increase by approximately 18% by 2025, according to a new report published by Parkinson’s UK. The report, ‘The incidence and prevalence of Parkinson’s in…
• Upcoming Webinar: Exercise and Parkinson's December 9, 2019 Register for our webinar on Wednesday 8th January 17:30-18:30 UK time. The Journal of Parkinson’s Disease, The Cure Parkinson’s Trust and Parkinson’s Movement are delighted to invite you to join us for our next Webinar on 8th January 2020 (5.30 pm GMT / 12.30 pm EST). This webinar will discuss recent publications around the theme of Exercise in Parkinson’s. The…
• Diet, nutrition and Parkinson’s: what you need to know May 14, 2020 From the benefits of a Mediterranean diet to the best foods to take medication with, we share highlights from a recent webinar on ‘Nutrition – the emerging role of diet and Parkinson’s’ Diet and nutrition have been found to play a crucial role in Parkinson’s. In a recent ‘Ending Parkinson’s Disease: Live’ webinar, Parkinson’s expert Dr Bastiaan Bloem, epidemiologist Dr…
• Diet, nutrition and Parkinson’s: what you need to know May 14, 2020 From the benefits of a Mediterranean diet to the best foods to take medication with, we share highlights from a recent webinar on ‘Nutrition – the emerging role of diet and Parkinson’s’ Diet and nutrition have been found to play a crucial role in Parkinson’s. In a recent ‘Ending Parkinson’s Disease: Live’ webinar, Parkinson’s expert Dr Bastiaan Bloem, epidemiologist Dr…
• The Parkinson’s Foundation releases series of free Parkinson’s podcasts June 28, 2017 The Parkinson’s Foundation has produced a series of podcasts, titled ‘Substantial Matters: Life and Science of Parkinson’s’. The free episodes, hosted by Dan Keller, will discuss a wide range of Parkinson’s topics, including early warning signs, treatments, exercise and nutrition The Parkinson’s Foundation has produced a series of free podcasts, titled ‘Substantial Matters: Life and Science of Parkinson’s’, focusing on…
• National Parkinson Foundation releases series of free Parkinson’s podcasts June 28, 2017 The National Parkinson Foundation has produced a series of podcasts, titled ‘Substantial Matters: Life and Science of Parkinson’s’. The free episodes, hosted by Dan Keller, will discuss a wide range of Parkinson’s topics, including early warning signs, treatments, exercise and nutrition The National Parkinson Foundation has produced a series of free podcasts, titled ‘Substantial Matters: Life and Science of Parkinson’s’,…
• Pesticides could cause Parkinson’s June 20, 2018 Researchers at a Canadian university have conducted a study that suggests pesticides may lead to Parkinson’s disease. As part of the study the team used stem cells from people living with Parkinson’s to ascertain whether exposure to pesticides can cause mutations. The scientists leading the study found that neurons exposed to certain pesticides were low in energy and moved less…
• “It is time for us to act more aggressively to end Parkinson’s” April 2, 2020 Parkinson’s is the world’s fastest growing brain disorder and it’s predicted that one in 37 people alive today will be diagnosed with the condition in their lifetime. In a new book, ‘Ending Parkinson’s Disease: A Prescription for Action’, four leading experts present a bold plan to “prevent, advocate, care and treat” the condition How can we prevent the rise of…
• The Parkinson Pandemic: A Call to Action January 26, 2018 The Davis Phinney Foundation is dedicated to funding research to improve quality of life for people living with Parkinson’s. We are proud to have supported work by two prominent researchers: Dr. E. Ray Dorsey of The University of Rochester who has studied and implemented the use of telemedicine to improve access to care, and Dr. Bastiaan Bloem of Radboud University…
• Dutch Neurologist Warns of ‘Parkinson’s Pandemic’ Linked to Toxic Chemicals April 6, 2020 As the world frantically battles coronavirus, a leading Dutch neurologist warns of the next global pandemic — and this one, he says, is almost entirely of our own making. Bastiaan Bloem, MD, a neurologist and professor at Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Center, says that over the next 20 years, the number of people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) will likely double…
• Reimagining Parkinson’s healthcare: a patient-focused plan September 3, 2020 Is it time to transform healthcare systems? Dr Bastiaan Bloem and Dr Sirwan Darweesh share the motivation behind a new patient-centred model for treating Parkinson’s – and tell us how their care concept could improve the quality of life of people with the condition “Chronic neurological diseases are the leading source of disability globally. Yet, our healthcare systems are not…
• Scotland sees soaring Parkinson’s rate January 9, 2020 The number of drugs being prescribed for people living with Parkinson’s in Scotland, UK, has increased by more than a quarter. National Health Service (NHS) figures, published by the Scottish Conservative party, show that the number of items being dispensed for the condition have leapt by 28% – from 260,355 in 2010 to 333,167 in 2019. The sharp rise is…
• Problems and possibilities: the impact of coronavirus on people with Parkinson’s April 16, 2020 Two leading researchers have highlighted how the coronavirus pandemic has become a source of both “hidden sorrows” and “emerging opportunities” for the Parkinson’s community In an article published in the ‘Journal of Parkinson’s Disease’, Dr Rick Helmich and Dr Bastiaan Bloem outlined the “less visible – but also potentially grave” effects of the crisis for those with the condition. Governments and…
• Award Winner 2020 - Professor Caroline Tanner October 6, 2020 The Cure Parkinson’s Trust (CPT) and Van Andel Institute (VAI) are delighted to announce Professor Caroline Tanner, University of California San Francisco’s Weill Institute for Neurosciences, as this year's deserving winner of the 'Tom Isaacs Award'. The award was presented today at the virtual Rallying to the Challenge meeting. Throughout her inspiring career, Professor Tanner has focused her research towards…
• Environment and genetics could be key factors in causing Parkinson’s November 29, 2017 A recent study by The Scripps Research Institute, in the journal ‘Cell Reports’, shows how a process in nerve cells called the S-nitrosylation (SNO) reaction – which can be caused by ageing, pesticides and pollution ­– may contribute to Parkinson’s disease. Previous studies had shown that inherited mutations to the gene PINK1 could cause young-onset Parkinson’s. Professor Stuart Lipton, clinical neurologist…
• A single head injury could increase risk of Parkinson’s April 24, 2018 A recent study – published in medical journal ‘Neurology’ – has suggested that people are 56% more likely to develop Parkinson’s after a head injury Research has suggested that a single head injury could increase the risk of developing Parkinson’s by up to 56%. The study, which was published in medical journal ‘Neurology’, tested 326,000 veteran US servicemen and women…