Gramoxone® is a herbicide used to control weeds and grasses with an active ingredient called paraquat. It is alleged that paraquat exposure is linked to Parkinson’s disease. Siskinds and its Québec-based affiliate Siskinds Desmeules have filed proposed class...
The Parkinson Canada Research Program funds research into the cure, cause, progression, improved treatment, and/or understanding of Parkinson's disease, related disorders including Multiple System Atrophy (MSA), Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), other Parkinson's...
In the Winter 2021 issue of Viewpoints, Dr. Brenda Lau discusses the causes of pain in Parkinson's disease, treatment options, and how carepartners can provide support. This edition also highlights a palliative approach to Parkinson’s care, shares the totals from the...
This year, Parkinson Society BC (PSBC) is looking to produce holiday cards, as a part of a fundraiser for the organization, featuring art from those with a close connection to the Parkinson's community. Selected works will be printed on cards as a set, and made...
The Canadian-Open Parkinson Network’s (C-OPN) goal is to unite and mainstream research efforts to more efficiently find ways to treat Parkinson’s disease — a mission that simply isn’t possible in any single laboratory or clinic anywhere in the world. C-OPN is...
The Banting Research Foundation has announced that the 2022 Discovery Award competition is now open. The Discovery Award is a one-year grant of up to $30,000 for innovative health and biomedical research projects by outstanding new investigators at universities and...
Dr. Matthew Krause is exploring a non-surgical approach to treat Parkinson’s symptoms using transcranial electrical stimulation. This method delivers electrical stimulation to the brain’s basal ganglia through electrodes placed on the scalp, avoiding the risks of surgery. His research could make brain stimulation therapies more accessible and improve mobility and independence for people with Parkinson’s disease.
In the Fall 2021 edition of Viewpoints, Dr. Matthew Krause introduces his research on non-invasive Transcranial Deep Brain Stimulation, which could provide the benefits of DBS without surgery. This issue also includes insights from neuro physiotherapist Shelly Yu on...
Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) recognizes people with Parkinson's and their caregivers who have gone above and beyond with others in their communities and who demonstrate a passion to celebrate each day with joy, compassion and understanding. These...
