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April 28, 2019 – Parkinson’s Weekly Update
Weekly Update - Spine tingling implants help restore walking ability for housebound patients; young blood infusions aren’t just for vampires any more; brain implants decode and synthesize speech; a health insurer includes coverage for a Parkinson’s Boxing program; Deep Brain Stimulation info; top Parkinson’s blogs; UK GDNF Trial Follow-up; Parkinson’s exercise programs in the news last week; and more ...
Outrunning Parkinson’s at the Boston Marathon 2019
When it comes to running, no event is more prestigious than the Boston Marathon. This year's Boston Marathon finishers included at least two people with Parkinson's Disease (and one extremely supportive spouse), who are inspiring us to challenge the limitations of Parkinson's Disease. Michael Quaglia was diagnosed with PD 13 years ago, at the age of 42. This news report from NBC 10 News in Providence, Rhode Island tells his story: “You wake up every morning and you say, ‘Hopefully, today is going to be a good day,’ If it is, you take advantage of it. If not, you do ...