At Laval University, Professor Frédéric Calon is re-examining the substantia nigra, a brain region crucial to Parkinson’s, to better understand its role in the condition. While much research has been based on 50-year-old tissue samples, Calon’s work aims to correlate modern brain tissue samples with the symptoms of those who had PD. He believes this could lead to new treatments or prevention methods.
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Update on the SINEMET® (levodopa and carbidopa) shortage in Canada
Jan 29, 2019 | News
Merck Canada Inc., distributor of SINEMET® (levodopa and carbidopa) in Canada, released a statement on October 30th, 2018 noting that there are global manufacturing delays in the production and resupply of these products. The limited supply, which may result in...
Good News for People Waiting for DBS in British Columbia
Jan 21, 2019 | News
Effective April 1, 2019, Dr. Christopher Honey, UBC neurosurgeon, will be increasing his operating time to accommodate 72 Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgeries annually, instead of the current 36. Parkinson Society BC appreciates the work done by the Vancouver...
Volunteer Profile: Edith Elliott
Jan 16, 2019 | Inspirational Stories
Edith Elliott has been an integral supporter of Parkinson Society BC (PSBC) for almost a decade. Her Parkinson’s journey began in 2004 when her husband, Morris, was diagnosed with the disease. Recalling that time, Edith says “we had no idea what this disease was or...
Card sales honouring Doug Muir raise $1,100 for Parkinson’s
Jan 10, 2019 | News
Avis Muir’s husband, Douglas, passed away following a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease in September, 2017. Douglas, a Nanaimo resident, was a member of the Yellowpoint Singers Choir for many years and his favourite piece was The Irish Blessing....
Shifting Gears
Jan 3, 2019 | Inspirational Stories
In March 2017, Lois Leslie and Paul Gully set out to cycle across three continents to raise funds and awareness for Parkinson’s disease, in honour of their dear friend, Marg de Grace. This trip was intended to complete a circumnavigation of the globe by bicycle, begun...
Viewpoints: Winter 2018
Dec 8, 2018 | Viewpoints
In the Winter 2018 issue of Viewpoints, PSBC highlights several cutting-edge research initiatives, including studies on genetic factors, dopamine processing, and early intervention treatments like amantadine. The issue also features an interview with nurse Cheryl...
World Parkinson Congress scholarship applications now open
Nov 30, 2018 | News
This fall, we circulated a survey with the intent of gathering the names of those interested in a scholarship program to attend the World Parkinson Congress in 2019. As a result of the overwhelming response and budgetary constraints, unfortunately, we will be unable...
November is Parkinson Carepartner Month!
Nov 16, 2018 | News
Behind every person with Parkinson's stands a strong community of friends, family, and loved ones who help make it possible to live a full and happy life with PD. This month, we celebrate and thank the carepartners who support over 13,000 British Columbians living...