Emily Chambers is a dynamic vocalist with a sultry tone and a powerhouse range. Inspired by classic soul and R&B, she combines an old school Motown vibe with hints of hip hop and a little bit of Southern grit, to give you a fresh sound that hits you in the...
A total of ten volunteers are needed to assist with a first year physical therapy course session on patient interviewing at UBC's Point Grey campus in Vancouver. Volunteers must be available for three hours on October 14, 2016 between 8:00am and 12:00pm. ...
Neuroscientist Matthew Sacheli is researching how exercise helps alleviate symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Inspired by observing a patient whose symptoms improved with exercise, he is studying the brain’s response to physical activity. Using PET and fMRI imaging, he aims to identify how exercise influences dopamine release and which brain regions are involved.
Scientists have found evidence that suggests neuron cell death in Parkinson's may be caused by an overactive immune system. A team of researchers, led by Dr. Michel Desjardins from the University of Montreal and Dr. Heidi McBride from the Montreal Neurological...
In the Summer 2016 edition of Viewpoints key topics include end-of-life care planning, communication challenges, and constipation in individuals with Parkinson's disease. Kim Jameson, a clinical ethicist, is researching barriers to discussing end-of-life care with...
Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) CEO Jean Blake will be speaking with Dave Fuller of Health First Radio on Monday, June 20 at 1:30pm PST. Jean will be spreading the word about the basics of Parkison's disease, PSBC programs and services as well as the...
Dr. J. Eric Ahlskog, M.D., Ph. D. is Professor of Neurology at the Mayo Medical School, and Chair of the Mayo Section of Movement Disorders at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He is the author of The New Parkinson's Disease Treatment Book, and is widely...
Subject: A novel approach to studying postural instability in Parkinson's disease The study will compare balance ability during quiet standing and while controlling a balance simulator while lying down in individuals with Parkinson's disease and healthy older and...
Our member Dan McGuire was recently featured in IMPACT Magazine. In 2015, at the age of 81, Dan completed his cycling journey across Canada. He travelled over 10,000km in the face of bad weather and illness, with some help from family, friends and strangers along the...
