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Wiring the Brain at the Nanoscale PhysOrg Fri, 08 Jul 2005 1:13 PM PDT Nanowires in blood vessels may help monitor, stimulate neurons in the brainWorking with platinum nanowires 100 times thinner than a human hair--and using blood vessels as conduits to guide the wires--a team of U.S. and Japanese researchers has demonstrated a technique that may one day allow doctors to monitor individual brain cells and perhaps provide new treatments for neurological diseases such Book reviews: Muhammad Ali offers spirit of reconciliation Tennessean Sat, 09 Jul 2005 0:10 AM PDT To those who grew up admiring Ali in the ring, this book might trigger intense emotion, even tears. It reads like a last testament of a boxer who conquered the world, became an icon of defiance and wit, then fell to Parkinson's and physical debility. U.S. BioDefense Signs Exclusive Option Agreement to License Generation of Human Neural Crest Stem Cell Line and Its pzone via Yahoo! Australia & NZ Finance Wed, 06 Jul 2005 11:16 AM PDT CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif., July 6, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- U.S. BioDefense (OTCBB:UBDE) is pleased to announce today that it has signed a six (6) month option to license world patent application WO 03/054202 A1 and U.S. patient application 5,958,767 entitled "Generation of Human Neural Crest Stem Cell Line and Its Utilization in Human Transplantation" and related applications with the University of Unsaturated Fats May Fight Parkinson's Fox News Wed, 06 Jul 2005 3:25 PM PDT Eating a Mediterranean-style diet rich in vegetables, grain, and fruit may reduce the risk of Parkinson's disease, a new study shows. StemCells in License Deal With ReNeuron AP via Yahoo! Finance Wed, 06 Jul 2005 6:53 AM PDT StemCells Inc. said Wednesday that it is licensing its method for using human neural stem cells to a British biotech firm in exchange for a stake in that company and an exclusive license to use its technology for certain diseases. Drug May Reverse Parkinson's Brain Damage Fox News Wed, 06 Jul 2005 10:51 AM PDT An experimental drug may be able to reverse the course of Parkinsons disease in the brain, according to a preliminary report. 'First pill to slow down Parkinson's offers new hope' National Electronic Library for Health Wed, 06 Jul 2005 7:40 AM PDT On 5 July 2005, the Daily Mail reported the launch of a new drug that has been found to slow the progress of Parkinson's disease. The research on which the newspaper article is based was not available for appraisal, and thus no comment can be made regarding the reliability of the evidence. Pitt researcher gets Parkinson's study grant BizJournals Thu, 30 Jun 2005 11:16 AM PDT A University of Pittsburgh researcher is one of four who will share $2 million in grants from the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. GOP Wants to Help Fight Disease Wired News Thu, 30 Jun 2005 7:00 PM PDT Republican lawmakers who'd like to vote for stem-cell research, but don't want human embryos destroyed, may support legislation that would fund unproven technologies that could extract the cells without crossing ethical lines. 'Vicious Cycle' Of Protein Formation Involved In Parkinson's Disease Science Daily Thu, 30 Jun 2005 9:02 AM PDT Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have discovered a mechanism that causes a protein to clump together in brain cells of people with Parkinson's disease, pointing toward a possible treatment for the condition. Scientists Uncover Key Parkinson's Clue HealthDay via Yahoo! News Wed, 29 Jun 2005 8:48 PM PDT WEDNESDAY, June 29 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers say they've identified a mechanism that causes proteins to clump together in the brain cells of Parkinson's disease patients, in a finding that could help lead to treatments for the illness. A Vaccine Approach To Treating Parkinson's Disease Science Daily Wed, 29 Jun 2005 3:05 PM PDT Researchers at the UCSD School of Medicine working with scientists at Elan Pharmaceuticals, have reported promising results in mice of a vaccine approach to treating Parkinson's and similar diseases. These results appear in the June edition of the journal Neuron. Michael J. Fox Foundation Awards Approximately $2 Million For Four Parkinson's Clinical Studies PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance Thu, 30 Jun 2005 10:22 AM PDT The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research announced today that it has awarded approximately $2 million to researchers to carry out four clinical studies under its recently launched Clinical Discovery Program. Vote yes on stem cell research Star-Gazette Thu, 30 Jun 2005 0:52 AM PDT Although I am neither a scientist nor a politician, I am very interested in embryonic stem cell research. It is particularly important to me as a person with Parkinson's disease 'Vicious Cycle' Of Protein Formation Involved In Parkinson's Disease Science Daily Thu, 30 Jun 2005 9:02 AM PDT Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have discovered a mechanism that causes a protein to clump together in brain cells of people with Parkinson's disease, pointing toward a possible treatment for the condition. Scientists Uncover Key Parkinson's Clue HealthDay via Yahoo! News Wed, 29 Jun 2005 8:48 PM PDT WEDNESDAY, June 29 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers say they've identified a mechanism that causes proteins to clump together in the brain cells of Parkinson's disease patients, in a finding that could help lead to treatments for the illness. A Vaccine Approach To Treating Parkinson's Disease Science Daily Wed, 29 Jun 2005 3:05 PM PDT Researchers at the UCSD School of Medicine working with scientists at Elan Pharmaceuticals, have reported promising results in mice of a vaccine approach to treating Parkinson's and similar diseases. These results appear in the June edition of the journal Neuron. Michael J. Fox Foundation Awards Approximately $2 Million For Four Parkinson's Clinical Studies PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance Thu, 30 Jun 2005 10:22 AM PDT The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research announced today that it has awarded approximately $2 million to researchers to carry out four clinical studies under its recently launched Clinical Discovery Program. Vote yes on stem cell research Star-Gazette Thu, 30 Jun 2005 0:52 AM PDT Although I am neither a scientist nor a politician, I am very interested in embryonic stem cell research. It is particularly important to me as a person with Parkinson's disease 'Vicious Cycle' Of Protein Formation Involved In Parkinson's Disease Science Daily Thu, 30 Jun 2005 9:02 AM PDT Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have discovered a mechanism that causes a protein to clump together in brain cells of people with Parkinson's disease, pointing toward a possible treatment for the condition. Scientists Uncover Key Parkinson's Clue HealthDay via Yahoo! News Wed, 29 Jun 2005 8:48 PM PDT WEDNESDAY, June 29 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers say they've identified a mechanism that causes proteins to clump together in the brain cells of Parkinson's disease patients, in a finding that could help lead to treatments for the illness. A Vaccine Approach To Treating Parkinson's Disease Science Daily Wed, 29 Jun 2005 3:05 PM PDT Researchers at the UCSD School of Medicine working with scientists at Elan Pharmaceuticals, have reported promising results in mice of a vaccine approach to treating Parkinson's and similar diseases. These results appear in the June edition of the journal Neuron. Michael J. Fox Foundation Awards Approximately $2 Million For Four Parkinson's Clinical Studies PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance Thu, 30 Jun 2005 10:22 AM PDT The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research announced today that it has awarded approximately $2 million to researchers to carry out four clinical studies under its recently launched Clinical Discovery Program. Vote yes on stem cell research Star-Gazette Thu, 30 Jun 2005 0:52 AM PDT Although I am neither a scientist nor a politician, I am very interested in embryonic stem cell research. It is particularly important to me as a person with Parkinson's disease 'Vicious Cycle' Of Protein Formation Involved In Parkinson's Disease Science Daily Thu, 30 Jun 2005 9:02 AM PDT Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have discovered a mechanism that causes a protein to clump together in brain cells of people with Parkinson's disease, pointing toward a possible treatment for the condition. Scientists Uncover Key Parkinson's Clue HealthDay via Yahoo! News Wed, 29 Jun 2005 8:48 PM PDT WEDNESDAY, June 29 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers say they've identified a mechanism that causes proteins to clump together in the brain cells of Parkinson's disease patients, in a finding that could help lead to treatments for the illness. A Vaccine Approach To Treating Parkinson's Disease Science Daily Wed, 29 Jun 2005 3:05 PM PDT Researchers at the UCSD School of Medicine working with scientists at Elan Pharmaceuticals, have reported promising results in mice of a vaccine approach to treating Parkinson's and similar diseases. These results appear in the June edition of the journal Neuron. Michael J. Fox Foundation Awards Approximately $2 Million For Four Parkinson's Clinical Studies PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance Thu, 30 Jun 2005 10:22 AM PDT The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research announced today that it has awarded approximately $2 million to researchers to carry out four clinical studies under its recently launched Clinical Discovery Program. Vote yes on stem cell research Star-Gazette Thu, 30 Jun 2005 0:52 AM PDT Although I am neither a scientist nor a politician, I am very interested in embryonic stem cell research. It is particularly important to me as a person with Parkinson's disease 'Vicious Cycle' Of Protein Formation Involved In Parkinson's Disease Science Daily Thu, 30 Jun 2005 9:02 AM PDT Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have discovered a mechanism that causes a protein to clump together in brain cells of people with Parkinson's disease, pointing toward a possible treatment for the condition. Scientists Uncover Key Parkinson's Clue HealthDay via Yahoo! News Wed, 29 Jun 2005 8:48 PM PDT WEDNESDAY, June 29 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers say they've identified a mechanism that causes proteins to clump together in the brain cells of Parkinson's disease patients, in a finding that could help lead to treatments for the illness. A Vaccine Approach To Treating Parkinson's Disease Science Daily Wed, 29 Jun 2005 3:05 PM PDT Researchers at the UCSD School of Medicine working with scientists at Elan Pharmaceuticals, have reported promising results in mice of a vaccine approach to treating Parkinson's and similar diseases. These results appear in the June edition of the journal Neuron. Michael J. Fox Foundation Awards Approximately $2 Million For Four Parkinson's Clinical Studies PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance Thu, 30 Jun 2005 10:22 AM PDT The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research announced today that it has awarded approximately $2 million to researchers to carry out four clinical studies under its recently launched Clinical Discovery Program. Vote yes on stem cell research Star-Gazette Thu, 30 Jun 2005 0:52 AM PDT Although I am neither a scientist nor a politician, I am very interested in embryonic stem cell research. It is particularly important to me as a person with Parkinson's disease Scientists Uncover Key Parkinson's Clue HealthDay via Yahoo! News Wed, 29 Jun 2005 11:02 AM PDT WEDNESDAY, June 29 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers say they've identified a mechanism that causes proteins to clump together in the brain cells of Parkinson's disease patients, in a finding that could help lead to treatments for the illness. Fatty acids could protect against Parkinson s Nutraingredients.com Wed, 29 Jun 2005 7:41 AM PDT 6/29/2005 - A high intake of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids could lower the risk of developing Parkinson s disease, according to researchers in the Netherlands. Stem cell debate hits close to home in House, Senate Chicago Tribune via Yahoo! News Mon, 27 Jun 2005 5:10 AM PDT Sen. Gordon Smith, the Oregon Republican with the starched white collars and the pocket kerchiefs, is someone President Bush typically can count on. Brain pacemaker could ease severe depression -study Reuters via Yahoo! News Mon, 27 Jun 2005 5:48 AM PDT Patients suffering from severe depression who have not responded to other treatments may be helped by deep brain stimulation, researchers said on Monday. Stem cell debate hits close to home in House, Senate Chicago Tribune via Yahoo! News Mon, 27 Jun 2005 5:10 AM PDT Sen. Gordon Smith, the Oregon Republican with the starched white collars and the pocket kerchiefs, is someone President Bush typically can count on. Brain pacemaker could ease severe depression -study Reuters via Yahoo! News Mon, 27 Jun 2005 5:48 AM PDT Patients suffering from severe depression who have not responded to other treatments may be helped by deep brain stimulation, researchers said on Monday. Stem-cell center called boost for U.S. SiliconValley.com via Yahoo! News Fri, 24 Jun 2005 8:01 AM PDT Worldwide attention has turned to California's new $3 billion stem-cell program, which should help the United States catch up with other nations that have gotten ahead in the field, several experts at an international gathering in San Francisco said Thursday. New Guidelines List Anti-Tremor Drugs HealthDay via Yahoo! News Thu, 23 Jun 2005 8:47 PM PDT THURSDAY, June 23 (HealthDay News) -- Certain drugs normally used to control seizures or high blood pressure can also help treat a common condition called essential tremor, according to a new practice guideline from the American Academy of Neurology. Ethics, Eggs And Embryos Newsweek Sat, 11 Jun 2005 10:25 PM PDT Thanks to medical advances, scientists are looking for a few good women to donate their oocytes to stem-cell research. June 20 issue - Kim Barnett would do anything to help her dad. Already, she's changed careers. Living with Parkinson's Disease KSFY Sat, 11 Jun 2005 9:22 PM PDT 1.5 million Americans are living with Parkinson's Disease. Another 60,000 people will be diagnosed with it this year alone. But there is a big push to raise more and more money for research, to help those afflicted with a disorder that takes a toll on both themselves, and their families. Neurologix Completes Procedures in Landmark Phase I Gene Therapy Trial Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance Wed, 08 Jun 2005 1:00 AM PDT Neurologix, Inc. , today announced the completion of all neurosurgical gene transfer procedures in its landmark, 12-patient, dose-escalating Phase I clinical trial of gene therapy for Parkinson's disease. Stem-cell research: No easy answers to complex questions Le Mars Daily Sentinel Tue, 07 Jun 2005 12:44 PM PDT Moral, social, emotional and political questions get all mixed up in the debate over using human embryos to further medical research. The research has the potential to help people recover from spinal cord injuries, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Parkinson's disease and other serious illnesses. Mount Sinai Hospital researcher develops Canada's first embryonic stem cell lines EurekAlert! Wed, 08 Jun 2005 7:30 AM PDT A senior scientist at Mount Sinai Hospital has developed Canada's first two human embryonic stem cell lines, giving researchers across the country new potential and hope for eventually discovering treatments and cures for many chronic and fatal diseases. Joint effort to fight Parkinson's disease Newsday Wed, 08 Jun 2005 1:25 PM PDT Determined to win their personal yet very public battles, actor Michael J. Fox and Msgr. Thomas Hartman joined Tuesday night to move closer to their their common goal: curing Parkinson's disease. Can Neurogenomics Contribute to Better Neurotherapy? A New CHA Report Evaluates Emerging Neurogenomics and PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance Wed, 18 May 2005 7:33 AM PDT CNS disorders affect a vast patient population and represent a huge area of unmet therapeutic need. In the United States alone, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis afflict more than 6.5 million people. Listen to your voice News 14 Charlotte Wed, 18 May 2005 7:28 AM PDT Most people take their voices for granted. But taking a good long listen to your voice could give you some clues to serious conditions like acid reflux disease or nerve damage. Stem-cell board too close to industry, critics worry SiliconValley.com via Yahoo! News Wed, 18 May 2005 8:01 AM PDT California's new stem-cell institute is poised to begin spending $3 billion in public money for research, but watchdogs are worried about whether the board can distribute the money free of industry influence. Give patients a chance San Francisco Chronicle Wed, 18 May 2005 5:46 AM PDT A strange mix of religious ideologues, good-government activists and well-meaning Sacramento legislators have taken aim at the newly established California Institute for Regenerative Medicine, the stem-cell research center established by Proposition 71. Some want to kill it outright in the courts, some may impair its effectiveness by overburdening it with needless regulation and others could Celebrity illnesses raise awareness, but can leave fans anxious AFP via Yahoo! News Tue, 17 May 2005 10:01 AM PDT Celebrities who go public about their illnesses, such as pop diva Kylie Minogue diagnosed with breast cancer, tread a fine line between raising public awareness and whipping up anxiety, experts said. Talking Again With the Help of a Communication Device ThirdAge Mon, 16 May 2005 11:38 PM PDT For people who have lost the ability to speak, due to stroke, disease, or other conditions, normal day-to-day activities are difficult and frustrating. Communication devices can help improve both daily functioning and quality of life. Backers: We have stem cell votes Chicago Sun-Times Tue, 17 May 2005 2:34 AM PDT For years, fertility clinics have been storing thousands of surplus frozen embryos that couples no longer need to get pregnant. Now a bill that appears close to passage in the U.S. House would allow couples to donate such embryos to federally funded stem cell researchers. Academics in disease study ic Lanarkshire Mon, 16 May 2005 3:50 AM PDT Edinburgh University academics are seeking people with Parkinson's disease to help them better understand how mood affects their symptoms. The study will investigate the way depression impacts on the thinking processes of those with the condition. Giant leaps for stem cell therapy CNN.com Mon, 16 May 2005 4:30 AM PDT In the next 10-20 years, we will see stem cell therapies applied to the major degenerative diseases of diabetes, congestive heart failure and Parkinson's disease. SmallCap Sentinel: Innovative Biotech Company Offers Solution to Make MRI Technology Safer, More Effective for Patients pzone via Yahoo! Australia & NZ Finance Mon, 16 May 2005 8:47 AM PDT IRVINE, Calif., May 16, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- SmallCap Sentinel announced today the availability of informational resources detailing developments by a biotech company that may offer major advancements in MRI safety for patients that receive the next generation of implanted medical devices such as neurostimulators and cardiac pacemakers. This comes on the heels of an FDA health advisory that Many cures rely on stem cell research Delta Democrat Times Sat, 14 May 2005 10:55 PM PDT In a Friday Associated Press story, a man in Nevada has a flock of about 50 sheep, some of them with partially human livers, hearts, brains and other organs. Ethics, science at new crossroads Sun-Sentinel Sun, 15 May 2005 0:16 AM PDT In labs around the world, the line between man and beast is blurring. Herds of pigs are grown with partly-human livers in the hopes of solving the organ-transplant shortage. Mice with human cells are used as the new "guinea pigs" for testing drugs or figuring out disease. New Study Finds No Association Between Welding and Parkinson's Disease Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance Thu, 12 May 2005 11:58 AM PDT The Welding Information Center announced today that an important new epidemiological study published in the May 2005 issue of the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine concludes that there is no link between welding or exposure to welding fumes and an increased risk of Parkinson's disease or any other similar neurodegenerative disorder. Cephalon, H. Lundbeck discontinue CEP-1347 trial in Parkinson's disease PharmaBiz Thu, 12 May 2005 8:44 PM PDT Cephalon, Inc. and H. Lundbeck A/S have discontinued their Phase 2/3 clinical trial of CEP-1347 in Parkinson's disease. An independent data monitoring committee just completed a planned review of interim results and concluded that the data are unlikely to provide evidence of significant effect. U.S. warns of injuries from implanted stimulators Reuters via Yahoo! News Tue, 10 May 2005 1:47 PM PDT People with implanted nerve stimulators to treat brain, spinal or other disorders may risk comas, serious injury or death if they undergo magnetic resonance imaging scans, U.S. regulators warned on Tuesday. Power3 Medical Submits Pre-IDE Application for NuroPro(TM) Blood Tests to Diagnose Neuromuscular Disorders PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance Wed, 11 May 2005 5:30 AM PDT Power3 Medical Products, Inc. has submitted a pre-IDE application with the Division of Hematology of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the Company's NuroPro Blood Tests for the early detection and differentiation of neuromuscular and neurodegenerative diseases, such as ALS and Parkinson's disease.

Man claims Parkinson's drug made him gamble CBC News Mon, 09 May 2005 9:30 AM PDT TORONTO - A man in Ontario has has filed a class-action lawsuit against two drug manufacturers, claiming medication he took to control Parkinson's disease turned him into a compulsive gambler. Elderly patients change face of marijuana users Detroit News Mon, 09 May 2005 0:48 AM PDT SEATTLE -- Betty Hiatt's morning wake-up call comes with the purr and persistent kneading of the cat atop her bedspread. Magnetic treatment clinic draws controversy Arizona Daily Star Mon, 09 May 2005 3:22 AM PDT A new and controversial Tucson clinic that promises hope for people suffering from incurable and often untreatable medical problems has triggered widespread skepticism throughout the local medical Reheating Vegetable Oil Releases Toxin: Study HealthCentral.com Sat, 07 May 2005 10:35 PM PDT FRIDAY, May 6 (HealthDay News) -- High amounts of a toxin with known connections to heart disease and neurological disorders accumulate in vegetable-based cooking oils that are heated or reheated for hours at a time, new research shows. Many cures rely on stem cell research Delta Democrat Times Sat, 07 May 2005 11:40 PM PDT In a Friday Associated Press story, a man in Nevada has a flock of about 50 sheep, some of them with partially human livers, hearts, brains and other organs. Beacon Hill roll call The MetroWest Daily News Sat, 07 May 2005 9:17 PM PDT T HE HOUSE AND SENATE. BHRC records local representatives' votes on one roll call from the week of May 2-6. There were no roll calls in the Senate last week. 'Osbournes' star Ozzy Osbourne suffering from Parkin Syndrome Reality TV World Fri, 06 May 2005 12:56 PM PDT British rocker Ozzy Osbourne says he's relieved his debilitating body tremors are from a genetic syndrome -- not his lifetime of drug abuse. Osbourne said doctors said he suffers from Parkin Syndrome, a genetic problem with similar symptoms but is different than Parkinson's Disease. Feds Approve Drug For Restless Legs NBC 5 Chicago Fri, 06 May 2005 1:22 PM PDT If your legs have the jitters, you may find relief with a drug prescribed for Parkinson's disease. On Friday, the Food and Drug Administration approved Requip -- which was first approved for Parkinson s disease in 1997-- to treat moderate to severe restless legs syndrome. The BUSINESS of HEALTH CARE Columbus Ledger-Enquirer Wed, 04 May 2005 0:13 AM PDT Less than three years ago, Dick Harmon couldn't walk. He couldn't feed or dress himself, and he was taking 48 pills a day, trying to control the debilitating effects of Parkinson's disease. Star Jones Reynolds to Host Presentation of Scholarships Newswise Wed, 04 May 2005 7:22 AM PDT Two highly motivated young neuroscientists will receive the Pauletta and Denzel Washington Family Gifted Scholars Program in Neuroscience awards during a May 19 ceremony in New York City. Nation's Leading Researchers, Scientists, Practitioners Reveal Findings in Alzheimer's, ADHD, Parkinson's Disease, PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance Tue, 03 May 2005 9:23 AM PDT This tip sheet highlights only a few of the hundreds of sessions being presented by members of the American Occupational Therapy Association at their 85th Annual Conference to be held May 12 through May 15. Codey rallies MDs, nurses to push stem cell agenda NorthJersey.com Tue, 03 May 2005 9:23 AM PDT Acting Governor Codey promised to turn New Jersey into a national leader for stem cell research, vowing to raise nearly $400 million to make it a reality.

Scientists join forces on Parkinson's research Australian Broadcasting Corporation Fri, 29 Apr 2005 7:07 PM PDT Tony Eastley presents AM Monday to Friday from 8:00am on ABC Local Radio and 7:10am on Radio National. Join Elizabeth Jackson for the Saturday edition at 8am on Local Radio and 7am on Radio National. Neuron Savers: Gene therapy slows Alzheimer's disease Science News Fri, 29 Apr 2005 1:16 PM PDT Putting extra copies of the gene for a cellular growth factor into the brains of people with Alzheimer's disease slows the degenerative condition, a new study suggests. Small study suggests gene therapy may slow Alzheimer's Detroit News Fri, 29 Apr 2005 11:54 PM PDT WASHINGTON -- The first attempt at gene therapy for Alzheimer's patients appeared to significantly delay worsening of the disease in a few people who have tested it so far, scientists reported Sunday. Codey rallies MDs, nurses to push stem cell agenda NorthJersey.com Sat, 30 Apr 2005 7:08 AM PDT Acting Governor Codey promised to turn New Jersey into a national leader for stem cell research, vowing to raise nearly $400 million to make it a reality. Harvard Stem Cell Institute Awards First Seed Grants Medical News Today Sat, 30 Apr 2005 2:18 AM PDT The Harvard Stem Cell Institute (HSCI) has selected twelve young scientists working in a wide range of research to be its first Seed Grant recipients. Pramipexole, Ropinirole, and Mania in Parkinson's Disease RedNova Sat, 23 Apr 2005 1:09 AM PDT TO THE EDITOR: Dopamine receptor agonists, such as pramipexole and ropinirole, are a safe and effective initial therapy for mild to moderate Parkinson's disease. There are at least three lines of evidence to suggest that this class of drugs may also be related to mood symptoms. Update of Neurologix Phase I Clinical Trial of Gene Therapy for Parkinson's Disease Presented at AANS Annual Meeting Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance Fri, 22 Apr 2005 3:30 AM PDT Neurologix Inc. today announced that on April 20, 2005, its scientific co-founder, Michael G. Kaplitt, M.D. Ph.D., presented a clinical update as the Company sponsored landmark Phase I gene therapy trial for the treatment of Parkinson's disease nears completion. Willocks receives national award for Parkinson's advocacy work Elizabethton Star Thu, 21 Apr 2005 11:46 AM PDT Peggy Willocks, former principal of Harold McCormick Elementary School, has received the Milly Kondracke Award for Outstanding Advocacy for Parkinson's disease awareness and research. No evidence that CoQ10 helps Tourette's sufferers Fort Wayne Journal Gazette Fri, 22 Apr 2005 3:19 AM PDT (KRT) - Q: You wrote that CoQ10 could benefit those with Parkinson's disease. My 10-year-old daughter has Tourette's Syndrome. Could CoQ10 help with this condition? There is apparently some connection between Tourette's and Parkinson's relating to dopamine. ALI MAGICS UP A NEW SKILL ContactMusic Fri, 22 Apr 2005 5:48 AM PDT MUHAMMAD ALI has developed a new passion since Parkinson's disease forced him to hang up his boxing gloves - magic tricks. GE, Eli Lilly sign research collaboration to combat Alzheimer's Disease PharmaBiz Thu, 21 Apr 2005 10:39 PM PDT General Electric Company, through GE Global Research and GE Healthcare, along with Eli Lilly and Company has entered into a joint research collaboration intended to accelerate the discovery and development of new diagnostics and therapeutics for Alzheimer's Disease. Stem Cell Debate Returns to Senate Fox News Thu, 21 Apr 2005 4:19 PM PDT Senate stem cell bill would ban human cloning, OK embryonic disease research Feinstein, Other Senators Renew Stem Cell Push The Sacramento Union Fri, 22 Apr 2005 6:57 AM PDT WASHINGTON—Sen. Dianne Feinstein and a bipartisan group of colleagues renewed efforts Thursday to expand embryonic stem cell research, introducing legislation that would allow federal support for such research to be used in treating disease. A similar bill did not get a vote last year. But Feinstein, D-Calif., Republicans Orrin Hatch of Utah and Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania and Democrat Ted New, Timely, and Practical Information for People Living With Parkinson's Disease Medical News Today Tue, 19 Apr 2005 6:17 AM PDT In recognition of Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month, two new resources are now available on the site that helps provide the most up-to-date news on PD and provide a practical guide to living with the disease. Book To Live By South Bay News Tue, 19 Apr 2005 8:41 AM PDT Poet, Charlotte Caprino of Bay Shore has had Parkinson's disease about 15 years. Up until recently, many people did not know she had it. Some still don't. Why? Because she has made a choice - to live with her chronic disease with a positive mental attitude. Michael J Fox makes charity walk a family affair Hello! Tue, 19 Apr 2005 9:29 AM PDT Michael J Fox's latest effort to help Parkinson's sufferers was a walk in the park. The 43-year-old, who has been fighting the disease for over a decade, was joined by his wife Tracy and three of their four children for a special fundraising stroll through New York's Central Park. Real-Life Stories Needed to Assist Parkinson's Research Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance Tue, 19 Apr 2005 7:05 AM PDT Your story could be the key to finding a cure. Advanced Neuromodulation Systems gets IDE nod to investigate Libra DBS System for PD PharmaBiz Mon, 18 Apr 2005 9:37 PM PDT Advanced Neuromodulation Systems has received an FDA Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) approval to implant 136 patients at 12 sites to investigate the safety and efficacy of the ANS Libra Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) System to treat Parkinson's disease. Four Leading Brain Philanthropies Announce Pioneering Collaboration PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance Tue, 19 Apr 2005 4:30 AM PDT Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure , the Alzheimer's Association, The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, and The Robert Packard Center for ALS Research at Johns Hopkins today announced a pioneering collaboration to fund development of new therapeutic approaches with application to diverse brain diseases.   Ibuprofen May Lower Risk of Parkinson's Disease Medical News Today Sat, 16 Apr 2005 4:02 PM PDT Over-the-counter pain relievers may help to prevent or delay the onset of Parkinson's disease, according to research presented at the American Academy of Neurology 57th Annual Meeting in Miami Beach, Fla., April 9 - 16, 2005. Researchers caution that the results are preliminary and further study is needed. Ovary Removal Elevates Risk for Parkinson's Disease and Parkinsonism Medical News Today Sat, 16 Apr 2005 4:02 PM PDT Mayo Clinic researchers have found that surgical removal of both ovaries doubles a woman's risk of developing Parkinson's disease and parkinsonism many years later in life. They also discovered that the younger a woman is at the time of the surgery, the higher her risk. Pipeline RedNova Sun, 17 Apr 2005 1:05 AM PDT Amgen has halted clinical trials of its experimental advanced Parkinson's disease drug GDNF (glial-derived neurotrophic factor) after tests showed it was no more effective than placebo and could cause permanent harm. Science Makes Strides Against Restless Legs Syndrome HealthCentral.com Sun, 17 Apr 2005 8:00 AM PDT Iron, Parkinson's drugs may ease the nervous disorder. SUNDAY, April 17 (HealthDay News) -- For Dr. David Rye, the personal and professional truly overlap. FOX WALKS AGAINST PARKINSON'S New York Post Sun, 17 Apr 2005 11:05 PM PDT FOX WALKS AGAINST PARKINSON'S April 18, 2005 -- Looking for the secret to fighting Parkinson's Disease, actor Michael J. Fox and hundreds of others walked in Central Park over the weekend to raise money to find a cure for the illness. Parkinson's strikes the gloomy types: study Canoe Mon, 18 Apr 2005 1:46 AM PDT TORONTO -- If you're anxious and pessimistic, you may have a greater chance of developing Parkinson's disease says a new study. "We found a definite association between anxiety and pessimism and Parkinson's disease," said the study's lead author Dr. James Bower, a Mayo Clinic neurologist. Understanding Parkinson's Disease Sun Star Mon, 18 Apr 2005 10:08 AM PDT IT ALL started in 1991, when Hollywood actor Michael J. Fox noticed a twitch in his little finger while working in Florida. Within six months, the tremor spread to his left hand, and his shoulder was achy and stiff. News 'We can't give up' The Edmond Sun Mon, 18 Apr 2005 9:34 AM PDT The Rev. Gene Stockwell said it would be nice if the strength and inspiration needed to endure Parkinson's disease could be bundled up and handed out. New Drive to Fight Disease RedNova Sun, 17 Apr 2005 1:02 PM PDT PEOPLE in the West Midlands suffering from Parkinson's Disease are being recruited for a global study into treatments. Researchers at Birmingham University are taking part in the world's largest study of drug treatments for the debilitating condition. UA Team Takes Step In Finding Treatment For Parkinson's Disease NBC 13 Birmingham Fri, 15 Apr 2005 5:52 PM PDT University of Alabama researchers have found a possible method of halting the onset of Parkinson's disease. Parkinson's cause unknown Neosho Daily News Wed, 13 Apr 2005 9:30 AM PDT In recent years, Parkinson's Disease (PD) has come back into the news, as Michael J. Fox announced he has the disease. Parkinson's Disease belongs to a group of conditions called motor system disorders which are the result of the loss of dopamine-producing brain cells. Breakthrough in stem cell research EurekAlert! Wed, 13 Apr 2005 5:47 AM PDT In an Australian first, UNSW researchers have developed three clones of cells from existing human embryonic stem cells. The breakthrough could lead to new treatments for diabetes, Parkinson's disease and spinal cord injury. Deep brain stimulation works in Parkinson's disease HealthandAge Wed, 13 Apr 2005 1:02 AM PDT A study shows that deep brain stimulation improves uncontrollable movements in patients with Parkinson's disease. Previous work has suggested that deep electrical stimulation of two areas of the brain may help improve the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. Parkinson's cause unknown Neosho Daily News Wed, 13 Apr 2005 9:30 AM PDT In recent years, Parkinson's Disease (PD) has come back into the news, as Michael J. Fox announced he has the disease. Parkinson's Disease belongs to a group of conditions called motor system disorders which are the result of the loss of dopamine-producing brain cells. Deep Brain Stimulation May Help in Parkinson's WebMD Tue, 12 Apr 2005 10:57 AM PDT Deep brain stimulation appears to reduce uncontrolled movements in people with Parkinson's disease, researchers report Selma runner overcomes Parkinson's Selma Times-Journal Mon, 11 Apr 2005 10:46 PM PDT Dallas County's John Carchedi wasn't about to let Parkinson's Disease keep him from his passion, running. In fact, after he retired he decided to train for a marathon and set his sights on the Nashville race. Parkinson's Learning Gap RedNova Mon, 11 Apr 2005 4:11 PM PDT DOCTORS do not know enough about Parkinson's disease, resulting in patients facing long waits for a proper diagnosis and care, the Parkinson's Disease Society said today More Than 40 Million Americans - Nearly One in Seven - Are Affected By Movement Disorders According to Latest Data RedNova Tue, 12 Apr 2005 7:07 AM PDT NEW YORK, April 12 /PRNewswire/ -- WE MOVE (Worldwide Education and Awareness of Movement Disorders) announced at the American Academy of Neurology's 57th Annual Meeting in Miami Beach, Florida, that more than 40 million Americans -- nearly one in seven people -- are affected by chronic and often debilitating movement disorders, including tremor, Parkinson's disease, Tourette's syndrome, Firms plan stem-cell research? CNN Money Tue, 12 Apr 2005 8:53 AM PDT NEW YORK (Reuters) - Some large companies in the United States are pursuing plans to study stem cells drawn from early stage human embryos, a newspaper said Tuesday, thrusting them into the heated debate over the controversial branch of drug research.   Parkinson's 'missed by doctors' BBC News Sun, 10 Apr 2005 6:01 PM PDT Doctors and nurses need better training in recognising the early signs of Parkinson's Disease, campaigners warn. Schoolgirl on Parkinson's posters BBC News Sun, 10 Apr 2005 11:10 PM PDT A nine-year-old schoolgirl is to feature on a week-long poster campaign run by the Parkinson's Disease Society. Medical Staff Lack the Knowledge to Help Parkinson's Patients, Say Campaigners RedNova Mon, 11 Apr 2005 7:09 AM PDT SUFFERERS of Parkinson's disease are enduring lengthy waits for a proper diagnosis and appropriate care because doctors do not know enough about the condition, campaigners have complained. There are 120,000 cases of Parkinson's in the UK, with 10,000 diagnosed each year. GPs 'need more' Parkinson's training DeHavilland Mon, 11 Apr 2005 7:10 AM PDT Patients with Parkinson's are missing out on treatment because their doctors do not know enough about the disease, according to campaigners. Launching an awareness campaign today, the Parkinson's Disease Society (PDS) is calling for better training to help health staff recognise the early signs. Doctors 'in dark about Parkinson's' The Scotsman Mon, 11 Apr 2005 6:14 AM PDT PATIENTS suffering from Parkinson's face long waits to be diagnosed and receive care because doctors don't know enough about the disease, it was claimed today. GP's 'Don't Know' About Parkinson's RedNova Mon, 11 Apr 2005 4:03 AM PDT Doctors do not know enough about Parkinson's disease, resulting in patients facing long waits for a proper diagnosis and appropriate care, campaigners said yesterday. There are 120,000 people living with Parkinson's in the UK, with 10,000 diagnosed with the condition each year. Schmid signs global Parkinson's Declaration Swissinfo Mon, 11 Apr 2005 9:04 AM PDT Swiss President Samuel Schmid has marked World Parkinson s Day by signing the Global Declaration on Parkinson s disease. The declaration, which is sponsored by the World Health Organization (WHO), calls for more solidarity and professional support for those with the degenerative disease. My positive spin on Parkinson's EveningNews24 Mon, 11 Apr 2005 4:47 AM PDT The image of a Norfolk DJ is being plastered over billboards up and down the country as part of Parkinson's Awareness Week. Trevor Mills, who has the disease, is one of five faces fronting the national poster campaign, which started today. Silence The Gene, Save The Cell: RNA Interference As Promising Therapy For ALS Science Daily Sat, 09 Apr 2005 9:03 PM PDT Scientists at the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland have used RNA interference in transgenic mice to silence a mutated gene that causes inherited cases of amytrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), substantially delaying both the onset and the progression rate of the fatal motor neuron disease. The Other Stem-Cell Debate New York Times Sun, 10 Apr 2005 10:24 AM PDT Except for the three million human brain cells injected into his cranium, XO47 is just an average green vervet monkey. He weighs about 12 pounds and measures 34 inches from the tip of his tail to the sutured incision on the top of his head.

Gains being made in Parkinson's research, doctor says The Kentucky Standard Wed, 06 Apr 2005 5:18 AM PDT Editor's note: This is the final story in a three-part series about Parkinson's disease, support, research and fund-raising. This year some 60,000 Americans are likely to be diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Toxin Found in Water With Blue-Green Algae RedNova Tue, 05 Apr 2005 10:01 PM PDT MILWAUKEE - An environmental toxin linked to common neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) has been found in blue- green algae-contaminated water throughout North America and the world. Researchers Find A Mutation In LRRK2 Gene Causes Parkinson's Disease In Several North American ... Science Daily Mon, 04 Apr 2005 9:28 PM PDT Neuroscientists at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Fla., leading a team of researchers in the United States and Europe, have discovered that a novel mutation in the recently identified LRRK2 gene causes parkinsonism in several North American and European families.

Avigen to stop funding gene therapy program
Datamonitor via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance Wed, 06 Apr 2005 7:49 AM PDT
Avigen has revealed that it will discontinue funding its AAV gene therapy to focus exclusively on developing traditional pharmaceutical products, such as small molecules and biologics.

Parkinson's Disease BBC News Mon, 04 Apr 2005 3:50 AM PDT Parkinson's Disease afflicts the nervous system. It is incurable, but the symptoms can be managed.

Couple forms Parkinson's disease support group The Kentucky Standard Mon, 04 Apr 2005 5:12 AM PDT Editor's note: This is the second story in a three-part series about Parkinson's disease, support, research and fund-raising. John Swarts will never forget the day he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. A neurologist coldly and calculatedly ticked off the illness' symptoms.

Pope’s fight with Parkinson’s could raise awareness Newsday Mon, 04 Apr 2005 1:51 AM PDT Pope John Paul II's battle with end-stage Parkinson's disease trains a spotlight on a condition that invariably makes life's final years physically trying - and emotionally difficult.

Parkinson's Association says thanks to Pope Evening Echo Mon, 04 Apr 2005 9:07 AM PDT The Parkinson's Association of Ireland have praised Pope John Paul II for highlighting the battle against the disease.

Pope's Handling of Parkinson's Inspires Others RedNova Mon, 04 Apr 2005 7:17 AM PDT Pope John Paul II's struggle with Parkinson's disease hasn't necessarily translated into more money for research on the malady, but it has helped raise awareness about the disease and, perhaps most importantly, provided hope and inspiration to those suffering from it.

The Latest Research Explained by Leading Scientist and The Pope's Battle With Parkinson's Medical News Today Sun, 03 Apr 2005 4:12 PM PDT Due to the passing of his holiness Pope John Paul II of Parkinson's disease, The Michael Stern Parkinson's Research Foundation wishes to call attention to its current research efforts aimed at discovering treatments for Parkinson's and eventually a cure.

Progressive supranuclear palsy BBC News Mon, 04 Apr 2005 3:45 AM PDT A closer look at this condition, closely related to Parkinson's disease.

Globes [online] - "We can achieve value of hundreds of millions of dollars" Globes Online Wed, 30 Mar 2005 7:22 AM PST Brainstorm Cell Therapeutics is developing bone marrow stem cells taken from patients themselves to treat Parkinson's and other neurological diseases.

Predix Pharmaceuticals Initiates Phase Ib Clinical Trials of 5-HT4 Agonist for Alzheimer's Disease and Other Cognitive RedNova Wed, 30 Mar 2005 7:12 AM PST Predix Pharmaceuticals, a drug discovery and development company, today announced the initiation of two Phase Ib multiple dose studies with PRX-03140, its highly selective, proprietary serotonin 4 (5-HT4) receptor agonist intended to treat Alzheimer's disease and other disorders of memory and cognition.

Moral debate: Powerful foes duel over stem cells
Patriot Ledger Wed, 30 Mar 2005 8:31 AM PST
To Dr. Rolf Freter of Weymouth, embryonic stem cells are potential cures for terrible illnesses like diabetes, Lou Gehrig's and Parkinson's diseases. I strongly support unleashing the science that can help many, many people,' he said.

Schwarz Pharma says US FDA accepts its NDA for Parkinson's drug Neupro
AFX via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance Tue, 29 Mar 2005 11:19 PM PST
MONHEIM, Germany (AFX) - Schwarz Pharma AG said the US Food and Drug Administration has accepted its New Drug Application (NDA) for the Neupro patch, ...

Survey: Public favors stem cell research
New Kerala - Ernakulam,Kerala,India
[Health News] WASHINGTON, March 25 : A new survey indicates that approximately 70 percent of US adults support embryonic-stem-cell and cloning research. ...

 Stem Cell Research Bill Passed by House Panel
Washington Post - USA
A bill providing state money for embryonic stem cell research will move to the floor of the House of Delegates this morning after clearing the House ...

Gov. Schwarzenegger Helps World Adventurers' Efforts To 'Terminate' Parkinson's Disease PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance Fri, 25 Mar 2005 3:47 PM PST Circling the globe for 16 months to raise funds and awareness of Parkinson's disease, the "Drive Around the World" team met with Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, who lauded the adventurers' efforts to help "terminate" the disease.

The great divide
The Charleston Gazette Fri, 25 Mar 2005 10:17 PM PST
What if there were cures for things such as heart disease, Parkinson s disease and diabetes? Researchers believe stem cells could lead to treatments and even cures for these and other ailments. However, stem cells have created a bit of public controversy.

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