We have asked three clinician-researchers to outline some of the challenges of getting new therapies from the lab to the … Read More
Participating in clinical trials
First Person – Else Manz At 58, I was proud of my healthy diet, active lifestyle and my near-empty medicine … Read More
Benefits and risks of participating in a clinical trial
Benefits Clinical trials that are well-designed and well-executed offer excellent opportunities for eligible participants to: Play an active role in … Read More
Ethical Issues in Clinical Trial Participation
Ann Heesters Director of Ethics and Spiritual Care Toronto Rehabilitation Institute Marleen Van Laethem Research Ethicist Toronto Rehabilitation Institute What … Read More
Parkinson’s Medications… What you need to know! New information sheet
This information sheet will help you understand what types of medication are available to treat your Parkinson’s symptoms, the potential … Read More
New directions in Parkinson’s treatments
Slowing down or modifying disease progression Current drugs for Parkinson’s treat the symptoms but do not stop the progression. One … Read More
National Study of Neurological Conditions Gets Underway
It is with great excitement that we announce that the first-ever national study of neurological conditions in Canada is now … Read More
New in Parkinson’s research
Chewing gum holds promise for people with Parkinson’s Family history of melanoma and Parkinson disease risk Toronto scientists awarded $150,000 … Read More
W5 Program on Parkinson’s disease and Compulsive Behaviours
CTV’s W5 program is looking for people with Parkinson’s and care partners who are willing to share their personal stories … Read More
Message from the editor
Welcome to the latest edition of E Parkinson Post! With Parkinson Society Canada poised to look back on almost 45 … Read More
