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Fighting Parkinson’s Disease Around the World – Highlights from the World Parkinson Congress

Posted on June 25, 2019July 12, 2023 by Guest Author

APDA was in Kyoto for the 5th...see more WPC -- an international forum for dialogue on the latest scientific discoveries, medical practices, and caregiver initiatives.

Alpha-synuclein – then and now, with Dr. Alice Lazzarini

Posted on April 15, 2019November 19, 2019 by Guest Author

Alpha-synuclein – then and now, with guest blogger, Dr. Alice Lazzarini Renowned researcher Alice Lazzarini, PhD chronicles the connection between...see more pα-syn, tau, and mitochondrial degradation, and how it may lead to new treatments.

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Fighting Parkinson’s Disease Around the World – Highlights from the World Parkinson Congress

Alpha-synuclein – then and now, with Dr. Alice Lazzarini

New blood test could 'revolutionize' early detection of Parkinson's disease

Supporters focus on empowerment, education this awareness month

'Breakthrough' deep brain stimulation device for Parkinson's to make clinical debut

She was diagnosed with Parkinson’s at 27. These were her warning signs.

AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION TO EDUCATE AND EMPOWER DURING PARKINSON’S DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH

AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION FREE TWO-DAY VIRTUAL CONFERENCE RETURNS TO EDUCATE, EMPOWER, AND ENGAGE THE PD COMMUNITY

Making Hope Possible: American Parkinson Disease Association Supports Researchers With $2.6 Million in New Funding

AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION CELEBRATES THE NATIONAL PLAN TO END PARKINSON'S ACT BECOMING LAW

FDA Approves New Adaptive DBS System

ONAPGO: A Newly-Approved Medication for OFF Periods in Parkinson’s

EPA Bans TCE, a Solvent Linked to PD

Vyalev: A Newly-Approved Medication for Parkinson’s Disease Motor Fluctuations

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