… one arm isn’t swinging as freely as the other can be clues to a Parkinson’s disease (PD) diagnosis, but there is still … Podcast , contributing editor Dave Iverson speaks with Kathleen Shannon, MD , professor of neurology at Rush … says Kathleen. Neuroimaging may hold great potential, with efforts ongoing to develop a radiotracer that will …

… results in costly delays and even cancelling studies altogether. This kind of breakdown in the research process … and cures. But there's hope. Eighty percent of people with Parkinson's say they are at least "somewhat likely" to … their range of options and their rights as a subject comes in. We call it "demystifying clinical trials" and …

… girl. For a long time one of my bucket list items was to organize a spectacular event. However, when the shocking … Behind Gala ; this past October, I hosted my fourth! Complete with a cocktail hour, dinner, dancing to the music of a …

… in which we highlight someone who inspires us on their path toward a cure. Bill Burton, of New Britain, Connecticut, had … he had Cubital Tunnel Syndrome, meaning his ulnar nerve was compressed in his elbow. As his symptoms continued to … surgery in an effort to correct this. In a follow-up visit with the surgeon, he detected signs of Parkinson’s and …

… disease (PD)? Epidemiological data (in which patterns in comparative populations are analyzed) has long supported the … PD as often as non-smokers. Of course, smoking a pack a day to maybe prevent the onset of PD hardly makes sense — the … the question: Could there be a drug for PD hidden somewhere within the rolling papers? Researchers believe that maybe …

… of the process of neuronal degeneration associated with PD. Thus, inhibition of calpain using selective, targeted inhibitors which cross the blood brain barrier and can be … a legitimate target in the prevention of PD. Anticipated Outcome: It is anticipated that in this initial investigation …