Parkinson’s Disease in the News

Parkinson's-linked Mutation May Induce Mitochondria Defects, Study Says  Parkinson's News TodayResearchers have found that a mutated LRRK2 gene in early developmental stem cells can induce mitochondria dysfunction linked to Parkinson's disease. ... read more

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a chronic, progressive neurological disorder affecting approximately 6 million people globally and is expected to double by 2040. PD leads to disabling motor features ... read more

Parkinson’s patients take delight in free dance class  Lexington Herald LeaderThe dancers are seated in a large circle as the music begins, one in a wheelchair. Their movements are slow at first — deep breathing, stretching, reaching. ... read more

Parkinson’s patients take delight in free dance class  Biloxi Sun HeraldThe dancers are seated in a large circle as the music begins, one in a wheelchair. Their movements are slow at first — deep breathing, stretching, reaching. ... read more

Dance classes help people with Parkinson’s in Nevada  Las Vegas Review-JournalMartha Steele has bright blue eyes, pride in reaching her 90s, a love of dance and a devoted nephew who dances alongside her. She also has Parkinson's ... read more

Parkinson's Disease support groups shares, helps peers cope with daily issues  Local 5 - WeAreIowa.comANKENY - April is Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month. It's a disease that doesn't just affect older people, but it's becoming increasingly prevalent among ... read more

John Paul II, Helen Mirren. Mao Zedong, Michael J. Fox, Ozzy Osbourne, Mohammed Ali, Adolf Hitler, Manny Pacquiao, Salvador Dalí. What do all these well-known people have in common? Something ... read more

Walkathon on Parkinson's disease held  The Hans IndiaHundreds of people participated in Parkinson's disease Awareness Walkathon organised by Anu Institute of Neuro and Cardiac Sciences here on Sunday. ... read more

Carson City couple honored during Parkinson's event  Nevada AppealApril is Parkinson's Awareness Month and on April 11 the American Parkinson's Disease Association Reno Information & Referral Center held its annual event ... read more

Groups for April | Lifestyles  The Daily ProgressAirRaid Juggling Club meets 6 to 8:30 p.m. each Wednesday at Venable Elementary School. juggler.bz. (434) 974-9699. ... read more

Ex-England cricket star Shaun Udal vows to ‘fight with every breath’ after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s di  The SunUdal played county cricket for Hampshire and Essex and retired from the first-class game in 2010. ... read more

Peak of Health: Ortho Surgery. Stroke. Brain Injury. Now what?  Arizona Daily SunYou or one of your family members are in the hospital following an injury, illness or surgery and the physician or surgeon says it's time to leave the hospital but. ... read more

Taking the fight to Parkinson's disease, one jab at a time  Buffalo NewsJack Quinn, the former congressman-turned-college president, might be the most well-known person finding relief for his Parkinsons symptoms through working ... read more

Wendell Hepner  Hot Springs SentinelWendell "Hep" Hepner, 83 of Hot Springs Village, Ark., passed away Monday, April 15, 2019 due to complications of Parkinson's disease. He was born March 19 ... read more

John H. Cully  Hartford CourantJohn H. "Jack" Cully, 84, of East Hartford, beloved husband of 61years of Joan (Kelsey) Cully, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2019, surrounded by his ... read more

Drugs prescribed to BP patients could treat Parkinsons, Huntingtons and forms of dementia: Study  Business StandardA study on animals has revealed that a drug called felodipine prescribed for high blood pressure could treat conditions such as Parkinson's, Huntington's and ... read more

Patients combat Parkinson's disease through boxing lessons  Press HeraldHenry Bourgeois was wrapping up his regular physical exam with what he thought would be a clean bill of health. Then his doctor asked him to take a walk ... read more

Community Services for April 21 - News  Crestview News BulletinNOTE: If you see incorrect or outdated information, call 256-549-2049 and leave a message with a call-back number or email news@gadsdentimes.com. ... read more

Some early warning signs of Parkinson’s disease  SCNowParkinson's disease is a nervous system disorder that affects movement. Symptoms often start gradually with a barely noticeable tremor in one hand. Parkinson's ... read more

CBD Center part of new industry in state | News, Sports, Jobs  NUjournalNEW ULM — The CBD Centers at 700 N. Broadway, Suite 2 is not just a new business it is a brand new industry in Minnesota. The CBD Centers opened its ... read more

Jennifer Taggart stood in the center of a ring, pointing to a mat painted with grids, diamonds and dots, and instructed her boxer to position his feet parallel to a line. She demonstrated a pair ... read more

For decades, Kay Bolander has championed sufferers of Parkinson's disease  Prescott Daily CourierKay Bolander's husband Don Bolander was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 1979; they were charter members of the group in the 1980s. (Courtesy). mugshot ... read more

AFL legend Mark Mickan is given a ground-breaking surgery to keep his Parkinson's disease at bay  Daily MailFormer SA legend Mark Mickan has undergone a successful deep brain stimulation implant surgery, which many are calling revolutionary against the ... read more

Go See Do: Sunday, April 21  Winston-Salem Journal247th Annual Easter Sunrise *Service*: 6 a.m. today, beginning in front of Home Moravian Church, 529 S. Church St., Winston-Salem and ending in the Salem ... read more

Faith has anchored local woman through the blessings and trials  Zanesville Times RecorderRelying on God is why Mary Lou Staker can fight cancer and Parkinson's disease, and she remains confident God is using her for His benevolent ways. ... read more