Taryn Simpson is pleased to bring Parkinson's Hope Digest readers a one-on-one interview with her neurologist. These upcoming articles will highlight answers to some tough questions. She invites readers to e-mail her with questions they would like her to ask.
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The Parkinson's Disease Foundation is hosting a series of four educational symposia that can be viewed online. Whether you would like to attend online or in person, read more to learn how to register.
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This article discusses that benefits of attending the annual Parkinson's disease Unity Walk in New York.
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Late today, the United States Food and Drug Administration announced the approval of the rotigotine patch, Neupro to treat symptoms of early Parkinson's disease. To read the press release from the FDA, click here.
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It is a new year, and you may want to put a few events on your calendar. Some people like to attend Parkinson's-related events close to their home to:
- Learn about current and future Parkinson's disease treatments
- Make friends with people who know their situation
- Ask questions of the doctors and other health care professionals that attend and present
Below you will find links and contact information for the events that we have gathered so far for 2007:
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When the former governor of Washington wants to talk about Parkinson's disease, he brings together 600 or so people, including the current Washington state governor, and two other individuals who have also held the governor title in his state. Not only does he talk to them about Parkinson's but also he is bold enough to remove his shirt and show them the deep brain stimulation devices that are newly implanted into his body. We applaud his willingness to be open.
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There is a new young onset Parkinson's Disease Support Group in the Portland, OR area. This Saturday, November 11th, The Parkinson's Action Network will present their first-ever Midwest regional conference.
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Here are pictures of some of the teams that participated in the 2006 Parkinson's Unity Walk.
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