Mary Chapman, features writer —

Mary graduated from Wayne State University with a degree in journalism. She began her career at United Press International, then spent a decade reporting for the Bureau of National Affairs, Inc. (now Bloomberg Industry Group). Mary has written extensively for The New York Times, and her work has appeared in publications such as Time, Newsweek, Fortune, and the Chicago Tribune. She’s won a Society of Professional Journalists award for outstanding reporting.

Articles by Mary Chapman

Workshops at UAMS Target Neurodegenerative Disorders

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is offering  complimentary vocal music workshops to patients with neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson’s disease. The workshops, which begin Oct. 26, will address patients’ physical, cognitive, and emotional needs, and are designed to teach patients how the voice works, how…

Patients Learn More About ‘Off’ Periods and Nourianz

The pharmaceutical company Kyowa Kirin has unveiled an effort to help educate Parkinson’s disease patients and healthcare professionals about “off” episodes and treatments such as Nourianz (istradefylline), an adjunctive therapy it developed for such times. The new resources ultimately seek to empower adult patients to discuss “off” times…

Supporters to Make Strides Against Parkinson’s in Moving Day Walks

Supporters across the nation will make strides against Parkinson’s disease this fall in Moving Day walks — the Parkinson’s Foundation’s signature fundraising effort that also aims to heighten awareness and understanding. Moving Day, a Walk for Parkinson’s events will takes place in 19 cities throughout the U.S.

Survey Shows Toll of ‘Off Times’ on Patients, Caregivers

Among Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients who participated in a recent survey, 86% reported experiencing daily “off” episodes — when medication wears off and symptoms return — and 56% don’t think their symptoms can improve beyond their current state. Many patients also were not aware of the availability of adjunctive…

Parkinson’s Foundation Seeks to Add to Global Care Network in US

To help expand patient access to treatments and other services, the Parkinson’s Foundation is inviting U.S. medical centers that provide outstanding Parkinson’s disease (PD) clinical care and resources to apply for membership in its Global Care Network. The network comprises Parkinson’s Foundation Centers of Excellence as well as…

APDA Funds $2.35M in New ‘Cutting-edge’ Parkinson’s Research

The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) will fund a host of Parkinson’s disease research projects for the coming year, including one that will examine the molecular underpinnings of anxiety and another that proposes a treatment for freezing of gait, for a total funding package of $2.35 million, a 25%…

Parkinson’s Foundation, Parkinson’s UK Partner to Support Research

Two nonprofits have joined in an international partnership to accelerate the development of therapies for Parkinson’s disease (PD), a neurodegenerative condition thought to affect 10 million people globally. The Parkinson’s Foundation will invest at least $3 million over the next three years in Parkinson’s Virtual Biotech, the treatment development arm…

Parkinson’s Foundation Supports Training for Doctors, Nurses

The Parkinson’s Foundation invested $1.1 million in two fellowships programs aimed at giving neurologists and nurse practitioners more specialized and expert training in Parkinson’s disease (PD). Specifically, the investment supports the Institutional Movement Disorder (IMDS) Fellowship Program for neurologists and the newly opened Nurse Practitioner (NP) Fellowship in Movement Disorders.

UAMS Health Gains Parkinson’s Comprehensive Care Center Status

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS Health) has been designated a Comprehensive Care Center by the Parkinson’s Foundation Global Care Network, in an acknowledgement of the care it provides its Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients. The designation goes to medical facilities that have specialized teams that provide evidence-based…