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Sherri Woodbridge focuses this week on the concept of grit. She promises to find some grit of her own in her journey with Parkinson’s disease. Click here to read more from Sherri.

Is you concept of grit the same as Sherri’s? Do you also expect to find grit on your journey?

Click here to learn more more about a collaborative effort called FIRE-UP PD that teams Massachusetts General Hospital and The Michael J. Fox Foundation.

Have you heard of this initiative? What do you think of it? What do you expect as a result of it?

Click here to read more about the results of a global survey that evaluated the incidence of genetic Parkinson’s.

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Dr. C. explains how the process of letting go opens up the door to peace and well-being. Click here to read more from Dr. C.

What are you trying to let go of right now?

Lori DePorter discusses the importance of making good choices, and gives some suggestions when it comes to exercise, music, and diet. Click here to read more from Lori.

What do you think of Lori’s advice?

Jean Mellano says she is drawing on her inner strength and a particular memory to face the challenges of Parkinson’s. Click here to read more from Jean.

How do you pick yourself up when Parkinson’s got you down?

The identification of reliable molecular biomarkers that can distinguish Parkinson’s from other conditions, monitor disease progression, or provide insight about a patient’s response to a given therapeutic intervention would be groundbreaking in the field of Parkinson’s research.

Click here to find out more about the discovery of one such…[Read more]

Sherri Woodbridge writes that although having Parkinson’s disease is a life sentence, it doesn’t mean you have to live as a victim. Click here to read Sherri’s column about letting go of the victim mentality that holds many people back.

How do you see yourself – as a victim or a winner? Why do you think you see yourself this way?

Click here to read Mary Beth Skylis’ column about the influence that James Parkinson’s research has had on modern treatments of the disease. Read more here.

Do you know much about the history of Parkinson’s? Do you follow Parkinson’s research news?

Study data presented by Acorda at the International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders support the benefits of its Inbrija (levodopa). Read more here.

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A study in China found Hytrin (generic form, terazosin) slowed or prevented Parkinson’s in multiple animal models and via analysis of a patient database. Learn more about the study and its findings here.

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Sherri Woodbridge has decided to let go of self-blame and the desire for do-overs when it comes to “getting” Parkinson’s. Click here to find out what she means.

Do you ever blame yourself unfairly? Why?

A study has found that people with Parkinson’s disease who have a specific gene mutation are at higher risk of developing leukemia and colon cancer. Click here to learn more.

Did you know you are at an increased risk of these diseases? Has your doctor talked about your risk factors with you?

A Phase 2 clinical trial testing the safety and effectiveness of the gene therapy VY-AADC02 in people with advanced Parkinson’s disease is recruiting patients at select sites across the U.S., according to a release by one such site.

Eligible patients must be experiencing unpredictable motor fluctuations despite use of treatments, and are n…[Read more]

Click here to read about a study that suggests antiparkinsonian medication may ease difficulties with gesturing or using tools in patients with Parkinson’s disease.

Do you taking any antiparkinsonian medications? Do you they help your movement-related symptoms?

A study reviewed the potential of gene editing technologies to better understand the varied molecular mechanisms behind Parkinson’s, and so better treat it. Read the full story here.

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Click here to find out why Sherri Woodbridge believes hope is key to combating Parkinson’s disease.

What do you think? Do you consider yourself to be a hopeful person?

Click here to learn more about the latest round of research grants issued by the American Parkinson Disease Association and the Parkinson’s Foundation.

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Click here to read about a study that found Parkinson’s patients benefited from an “exergaming” program that can be performed at home with remote supervision.

What do you think of ‘exergaming’? Would you like to try it?

Updated recommendations on Parkinson’s disease have been published in the Canadian Guideline for Parkinson Disease, which includes a new section about palliative care. Learn more about the changes here.

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