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Director's greeting.
As our annual spring conference draws near it's becoming increasingly difficult to contain our excitement over the prospects of sharing such an incredible program with the local Parkinson's community.
Based on the feedback we have received we have shifted the focus of our program from future treatments to current therapies, treatments and programs that will give attendees of our program the necessary tools and resources to live well today.
The Living with Parkinson's conference focuses on the things people living with Parkinson's disease can do today to improve the quality of their lives - from learning about the latest research and treatment options to participating in demonstrations of dance, speech therapy, exercise programs, and other activities. Featuring nationally recognized researchers, clinicians and physical therapists in movement disorders field, the conference will deliver up-to-date information and practical tools that people with Parkinson's can use to live well today. If you are in the Clearwater, Tampa Bay area you're not going to want to miss this one. For one lucky couple we will also be giving away a cruise for two on our next educational cruise. Space is limited so please don't wait if you're interested in this event. 
Brian Curro
Executive Director
If you feel the need to reach out to me or for whatever reason please feel free to: email me
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New Test to Help Doctors Identify, Treat Early Stage Parkinson Patients
For decades, doctors have relied largely on a keen eye and experience to diagnose Parkinson's disease.
Now the pairing of a new drug and a high-tech nuclear brain scan is offering long-awaited help in the early diagnosis of Parkinson's disease (PD). A progressive movement disorder, PD is primarily diagnosed through clinical examinations, with neither a specific diagnostic test nor a cure.
To read more click here.
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| Gene Research Offers Clues to Parkinson's Disease
In certain people with Parkinson's disease, mutations in the parkin gene disrupt the proper function of dopamine, the brain chemical that controls body movement.
The finding could lead to new treatments and screening methods for the disease, according to the University at Buffalo researchers.
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Exercise can help minimize effects of Parkinson's
Although the neurological damage due to PD cannot be reversed,maintaining muscle tone and function is a very important aspect in the treatment of the disease in order for someone to maintain independence and quality of life.
Medication can be used for symptom relief and to minimize adverse effects, but a growing number of studies suggest the exercise approach brings greater benefits for functional performance in individuals with PD than relying on medication alone.
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Potential risk of malnutrition are due to the following:
Gastrointestinal nerves are affected, leading to slow movement of food along the GI tract, constipation, swallowing problems, and loss of sense of taste and smell.
Medications can have a side effect of nausea and appetite loss
Levodopa, an important medicine for Parkinson's, must compete with protein for absorption form the small intestine
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Magnetic research for better brain health
A pioneering therapy that uses magnetic pulses to stimulate the brain to treat conditions such as Parkinson's disease, depression,schizophrenia, epilepsy and stroke is now better understood thanks to researchers from The University of Western Australia and the Université Pierre et Marie Curie in France.
To read more click here.
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