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Special Articles of InterestSometimes it is not Parkinson's disease. "When it's not Parkinson's" authored by PPSG Board member Dean Prescott, leader of the Young Parkinson's Support group in Los Altos, is very interesting and informative.Read the story
Scientists have discovered a
protein which may help to slow, or even reverse symptoms of
Parkinson's disease.
The progression of Parkinson's disease could be slowed or even stopped by a drug commonly used to treat high blood pressure, a study in Nature suggests. "A Wheelchair Rider's Guide: San Francisco Bay and the Nearby Coast" by California Coastal Conservancy (governmental agency that has access as its mandate) just published (7/06) Free copies available through any of these methods: 1- call 510/286-1015 and give your mailing address 2- email calcoast@scc.ca.gov and give your mailing address 3- go online to this web address to view a PDF copy http://www.scc.ca.gov/Publications/Wheelchair%20Guide%20Bay%20Area.pdf The Bay Area Guide is over 4MB. There's also an older guide for the LA and Orange County Area. (It's over 3MB.) The main webpage for these publications is: http://www.scc.ca.gov/Publications/wheel.htm Parkinson's Disease and the Art of Moving by John Argue is a comprehensive book of exercises designed to help improve flexibility, balance, gait and communication. Over one hundred photographs illustrate the exercises, which derive from yoga and tai chi techniques and theater movement skills. Click here for Amazon The Assistive Mouse Adapter was invented by IBM to address hand tremors. It works by filtering out the unintentional movements of the hand caused by a tremor. The effect of the adapter is much smoother movement of the cursor on the screen and greatly improved accuracy of mouse operation Laser Cane provides walking support and claims to help reduce freezing. This is an interesting product from In-Step Mobility Products. Some individuals who might otherwise need to use a wheel chair might be able to travel with the U-Step walker also from In-Step. Ustep for more information. I 
PD trials up-to-date information on Parkinson's disease clinical trials currently enrolling participants in the U.S. by symptom and location, as well as the latest news and views on what's happening in the world of Parkinson's trials. This page updated 29 August 2008 If you have an article that you want added to this list please send an e-mail to admin@ppsg.org |
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