In the Fall 2019 issue of Viewpoints, Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) highlights efforts to expand educational resources and increase access to healthcare professionals based on a recent community needs survey. This issue features an "Ask the Expert" section...
The Summer 2019 issue of Viewpoints focuses on the mental health challenges faced by individuals with Parkinson’s disease (PD), highlighting common issues like depression, anxiety, and apathy, and the importance of addressing these alongside physical symptoms. This...
The Spring 2019 edition of Viewpoints celebrates Parkinson Society British Columbia’s (PSBC) 50th anniversary, spotlighting its history and contributions to the Parkinson’s community. A key focus is research, featuring Professor Frédéric Calon’s study on the...
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...
In the Fall 2018 issue of Viewpoints, Dr. Benzi Kluger discusses the potential of cannabis in managing non-motor Parkinson’s symptoms like sleep, anxiety, and pain. While not a cure, Dr. Kluger emphasizes the importance of tailored cannabis treatments and ongoing...
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...
In the Spring 2018 issue of Viewpoints, Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) highlights a research project led by Dr. Anish Kanungo on the impact of multi-disciplinary movement disorder clinics for people with Parkinson's disease (PD). This edition features...
In the Winter 2017 issue of Viewpoints, research updates highlight several projects funded by Parkinson Society BC (PSBC). Dr. Kota Mizumoto is studying how brain circuits form using roundworms, while Dr. Christina Gros is exploring how mutations in the GBA1 gene...
In the Fall 2017 issue of Viewpoints, research highlights include Stefano Cataldi’s study of the protein VPS35 at the University of British Columbia, focusing on its role in protein transport within brain cells and its potential as a drug target to slow Parkinson's...
