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Imaging Synaptic Pruning in Parkinsonisms

Imaging Synaptic Pruning in Parkinsonisms

Oct 5, 2018 |

Dr. Antonio Strafella at Toronto Western Hospital is using advanced PET imaging to explore the possibility that Parkinson’s disease may actually represent multiple, distinct neurological conditions. By injecting a tracer into the bloodstream, he can measure the density of synapses in the brain, which decline as dopamine-producing cells are lost. This breakthrough allows researchers to observe disease progression in living patients, rather than at autopsy.

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SINEMET® (levodopa and carbidopa) shortage in Canada

SINEMET® (levodopa and carbidopa) shortage in Canada

Aug 30, 2018 |

Merck Canada Inc., distributor of SINEMET® (levodopa and carbidopa) in Canada, has released a statement noting that there are global manufacturing delays in the production and resupply of these products. The limiACted supply, which may result in back orders, is...

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Development of a Method to Determine the Relationship between Parkinson’s Disease and the GCase Enzyme

Development of a Method to Determine the Relationship between Parkinson’s Disease and the GCase Enzyme

Aug 1, 2018 |

Dr. Christina Gros has developed a chemical probe to measure glucocerebrosidase (GCase) activity, an enzyme linked to Parkinson’s disease. Mutations in the GCase gene are a major genetic risk factor for PD, and its activity decreases in patients. Gros’s method, using a simple blood sample, could enable earlier detection of PD before symptoms appear and help track disease progression and treatment responses.

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Parkinson’s Art Exhibit: Opening August 1!

Parkinson’s Art Exhibit: Opening August 1!

Jul 25, 2018 |

Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) is hosting an art exhibit throughout August at “the Moat” gallery space at the Library Square Conference Centre. This show celebrates the strength and creativity of people with Parkinson’s and their carepartners and...

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Viewpoints: Summer 2018

Viewpoints: Summer 2018

Jul 1, 2018 |

The Summer 2018 issue of Viewpoints highlights research on early Parkinson’s detection by measuring GCase enzyme activity, co-funding projects on live cell imaging and neuronal patterns. Dr. Daryl Wile addresses pain management in Parkinson’s, emphasizing a...

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Share your Parkinson’s journey with Global BC!

Share your Parkinson’s journey with Global BC!

Jun 20, 2018 |

On April 11, in recognition of World Parkinson’s Day, CKNW and Global BC ran awareness pieces featuring Larry Gifford, who is newly diagnosed with young onset Parkinson’s disease (YOPD), and an active member of the Parkinson Society BC community....

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