Oral Medications Parkinson's Disease Managing Parkinson’s with medication July 7, 2016 | Leave a Comment Choices about medications made early in the course of disease can have a lasting impact on the course of the illness. Learn about medications for managing Parkinson's disease. Read more » Parkinsons medication managing Parkinsons carbidopa Sinemet Rytary Levodopa research PD treatment of PD Parkinson's disease
Parkinson's Disease Muhammad Ali’s Passing is Reminder There is Still Work to be Done June 17, 2016 | Leave a Comment Last week, the world lost Muhammad Ali, “The Greatest,” a hero, humanitarian and champion for Parkinson’s disease (PD). A sports legend and cultural icon, Ali was the world’s most famous Parkinson’s patient. His passing is a reminder that the fight against PD is not over, and there is still much work to be done. Since 2003, public funding for Parkinson’s research has dropped 50 percent, from $300 million to just $150 million in 2016, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Read more » Muhammad Ali research DBS PD Parkinson's disease
Uncategorized Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness, Prevention March 17, 2016 | Leave a Comment Brain Awareness Week brings attention to brain science advances and advocates for science funding for the treatment of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and ALS. Read on for information and resources in the prevention of TBIs. Read more » multiple sclerosis traumatic brain injury The Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives TBI ALS support resources research neurodegenerative diseases MS concussion awareness brain injury Brain Awareness Week
