Viewpoints

Empower the Parkinson’s community in British Columbia by providing resources and services to enable self-management, self-reliance, and self-advocacy.
Viewpoints: Fall 2014

Viewpoints: Fall 2014

The Fall 2014 edition of Viewpoints focuses on research updates, personal stories, and practical advice for managing Parkinson's disease. A key feature is the Parkinson Society Canada's National Research Program, which funds both basic and clinical research. The...

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Viewpoints: Summer 2014

Viewpoints: Summer 2014

The Summer 2014 issue of Viewpoints highlights a promising study from the University of Saskatchewan on Caffeitine, a hybrid drug combining caffeine and nicotine, which may help prevent the misfolding of alpha-synuclein, a protein linked to Parkinson's disease. The...

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Viewpoints: Spring 2014

Viewpoints: Spring 2014

The Spring 2014 issue of Viewpoints covers a promising clinical study on the gene therapy ProSavin, which may improve motor symptoms by reprogramming brain cells to produce dopamine. Volunteer spotlights, like Sean and Kendra Hougan, showcase community dedication,...

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