Parkinsons News
- Device saves Parkinson's man dozens of surgeries Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 7:14AMA remarkable medical device has saved a Nova Scotia man up to 30 surgeries over the course of his lifetime.
- Research and Markets: Target Product Profiles 2009: Physician Insights on Key Attributes: Parkinson's Disease Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 6:42AMDUBLIN----Research and Markets has announced the addition of Decision Resources, Inc.'s new report "Target Product Profiles 2009: Physician Insights on Key Attributes: Parkinson's Disease" to their offering.
- FDA questions Medtronic’s deep brain stimulation device Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:03PMThe Food and Drug Administration Wednesday said Medtronic Inc.’s deep brain stimulation (DBS) device to treat epilepsy failed to meet the major goals of its clinical study. Over a three month period, the company failed to demonstrate that patients using the device experienced less seizures than patients in the control group who did not receive the [...]
- 3 Chances with Pimavanserin Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:17PMWe believe Acadia represents an attractive acquisition target for Biovail should pimavanserin offer positive data in any one of the three indications.
- Education Notebook Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:53AMSeveral Northeast Mississippi students won their division at the Regional Reading Fair held Feb. 27 at Lafayette High School. The fair featured 340 entries from 38 school districts in north Mississippi. To qualify, students had to take first place in both their school and district fair.
- Michael J. Fox Doctored For Advocating Cure For Parkinsons Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:17PMThis time, Michael won't need a time machine to change the future Every bit of effort you put in will eventually yield result. And Michael J. Fox is living proof of that! Michael, who is famously known for his character Marty McFly in the Back To The Future series, is set to be given an honorary doctorate from Sweden's Karolinska Institute, the same institution which hands out the annual Nobel ...
- Checking In On Parkinsons Patient Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:14AMKevin Watts says he could have never predicted how his adult life played out.
- Special phones are available for Parkinsons patients Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:18PMVISTA The next Vista North County Parkinsons support group (NCPSG) meeting is on Wednesday, March 10, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Gloria McCellan Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace Drive in Vista. The speaker will be Andie Squires representing California Telephone Access Program (CTAP). Attendees will learn about the free phones for people who have difficulty, hearing, seeing, moving, speaking or ...
- Family turns tragedy into gift for former Idaho neighbors Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 10:20PMTwo families in small towns in Idaho have suddenly been drawn together by unusual and life-changing events. What became a tragedy for one turned into a gift for the other.
- GOP casts doubt on parliamentarian Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:15AMThey impugn the Senate official's objectivity on reconciliation, saying Democrats have ''his ear.''
- Team helps sick to claim cash Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 11:12AMA NEW team of information and support workers have helped Parkinson's sufferers in Newham claim thousands of pounds in benefits. They helped 60 people claim more than £4,000 in benefits last year.
- Parkinson Society meeting Feb. 24 Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 11:02AMCathy Dickson from Lifeline will be the guest speaker at 1:30 p.m., Feb. 24, at the Niagara Chapter meeting of the Parkinson Society of Canada. All people with Parkinsons and care givers are welcome.[...]
- Elderly to lose home support in Govt cost-cutting Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 8:16PMElderly across the country are bearing the brunt of health spending cuts with DHBs doing away with comprehensive home support help, Labour Health spokesperson Ruth Dyson says.
- Tribune Datebook Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 2:56PMWednesday February 24 PARKINSON SOCIETY, Niagara Chapter, holds a meeting today from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the church of St. Columba, 7 St. Columba Dr., St. Catharines. Gues speaker Cathy Dickson from Lifeline.[...]
- From a phaseout to a total ban Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 12:44AMTwo months ago, I wrote about the campaign to phase out mercury-based healthcare materials like thermometers and sphygmomanometers (blood pressure taking devices) in hospitals and households.
- SLMC Auxiliary News Friday, February 5, 2010 @ 3:06AMThe South Lyon Medical Center Auxiliary met on January 28 in the hall at the Methodist Church due to the renovations being made to the kitchen at the Catholic Center.
- From wilds to established garden Thursday, February 4, 2010 @ 9:17AMDunedin has many secret gardens, tucked away down driveways or private roads. Charmian Smith visits one created by a couple in their 70s.
- Deborah Simon says other potential trustees have conflicts Tuesday, February 2, 2010 @ 10:03AMMelvin Simon's daughter, who's seeking to remove her stepmother from overseeing a trust that holds her late father Melvin's fortune, says a corporate trustee is a better option than brother David Simon or family financial adviser Bruce Jacobson.
- Health happenings: Feb. 2 Monday, February 1, 2010 @ 5:26PMSend information about free or low-cost health-related events open to the public one week ahead of publication. Information can be e-mailed to jmorreale@bradenton.com. Listings are due 10 days in advance.
- Senior centers could become a casualty of shrinking state dollars Friday, January 29, 2010 @ 11:53PMLanakila Multi-Purpose Senior Center is the largest in the state-- and needs to raise $115,000 to stay...
- Parkinsons Support Group meets Feb. 10 Thursday, January 28, 2010 @ 6:18PMVISTA - The Vista North County Parkinsons Support Group will meet on Wednesday, Feb. 10, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Gloria McClellan Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace Drive. Arlene Stephenson, of Wyatt Health in Encinitas, will talk about durable medical supplies and home health care products. The talk will include what is available through Medicare today and questions about Medicare coverage ...
- New £2m health centre for Great Yarmouth Thursday, January 28, 2010 @ 8:43AMA £2m health centre in Great Yarmouth will be opening its doors to patients for the first time on Monday.
- Tribune Datebook Monday, January 25, 2010 @ 3:17PMShroVE TUESDAY February 16 Pancake suppers Knights of Columbus will be sponsoring a pancake supper from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at St. Therese Church hall, Port Colborne.[...]
- Letters to the Editor: Harman v. Winograd, Fishel Reflects, Thursday, January 21, 2010 @ 3:28PMIt is puzzling that Rob Eshman supports Jane Harman rather than Marcy Winograd for the 36th Congressional District Democratic nomination (“ Harman v. Winograd ,” Jan. 15). Winograd has merely questioned whether a two-state solution is the most effective peace program for the Middle East. She has also stated that she would support negotiations that resulted in Israeli and Palestinian countries ...
- Search for man missing at Cockle Creek Monday, January 18, 2010 @ 9:08PMA SEARCH has begun in the Cockle Creek area of Tasmania's South-West National Park for a man reported missing from his campsite.
- Tribune Datebook Monday, January 18, 2010 @ 5:52PMTUESDAY JANUARY 19 WELLAND RIVER KEEPERS monthly meeting at Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority office, 250 Thorold Rd. W., third floor, 7 p.m. All welcome. Info 905-735-9861. Niagara Peninsula Landlords Self-Help Group meets 7 p.[...]
- Doctor who wrote poetry in Lark Harbour dead; Dr. Goh Poh Seng dies in Vancouver at 73 Sunday, January 17, 2010 @ 8:43PMA doctor and poet with strong connections to western Newfoundland died in Vancouver last week. Dr.
- C. Ray Williams Jr., 90 Sunday, January 17, 2010 @ 10:39AMC. Ray Williams Jr., 90, of West Lafayette, died at 11:05 a.m. Friday, Jan. 15, 2010, at his residence.
- Alnylam Pharma Guides Thursday, January 14, 2010 @ 7:08AMAlnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. updates on its scientific and business goals.
- View of Colne centre just 50 years ago Wednesday, January 13, 2010 @ 4:42AMWELCOME to our first column of 2010 and this week we feature a rare colour photo with an evocative view of just how Colne looked a half-century ago.
- Morning Link Dump – Willa, Conte, Ali, Namath Tuesday, January 12, 2010 @ 1:37AMObligatory Sports Babe This morning, because the last search in my Google toolbar was “Dallas Stars” let’s go with the wife—or at the very least, ladyfriend—of former Stars captain Mike Modano, Willa Ford. Uh… this broad. Well, If You Really Want To Talk About Steroids, You Effing Deadbeat Ringtalk.com wanted obfuscation mixed with a healthy cycle of blunt honesty regarding steroids, so they ...
- Vital Signs, 1/10 Saturday, January 9, 2010 @ 7:16PMSAN ANGELO, Texas —Adult Diabetes Support Group: Meets at 7 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at Trinity Lutheran Church, 3536 YMCA Drive. For more information, call Bill Korzen at 949-6535.Al-Anon: For meetings, information or help, call the main number at 657-6640.AIDS testing: San Angelo AIDS Foundation hours for HIV testing are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, with extended ...
- CES: Marvell sees fleet of Plug Computer-based products coming Thursday, January 7, 2010 @ 3:08AMMarvell Technology Group Ltd. showed off a new version of its tiny, green Plug Computer that boasts a much faster CPU.
- CES: Marvell sees fleet of Plug Computer-based products coming Wednesday, January 6, 2010 @ 3:57PMComputerworld - Marvell Technology Group Ltd. showed off a new version of its tiny, green Plug Computer that boasts a much faster CPU. Actual shipping products based around Marvell's concept remain scarce for now.
- Learn how to prevent injuries from falling Tuesday, January 5, 2010 @ 2:52PMNORTH COUNTY The next North County Parkinsons Disease Support Group meeting is on Wednesday, January 13, from 10 a.m. to noon at Gloria McClellan Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace Drive in Vista.Joanne Price, host and producer of Elder Care Talk Radio on Sundays at 2 p.m. on KCBQ am 1170, will talk about Fall Injury Prevention Tips, Tactics and Techniques for Reducing Fall Related Injuries.Price ...
- Be Warned -- Strange Interlude Ahead! Sunday, January 3, 2010 @ 5:13PMEugene O'Neill: The Complete Plays 1913-1943 Library of America, $100 God help me, please. Like that crazy housewife who, in one year, served up every recipe in Julia Childs' cook book, I... read more
- Health happenings: Jan. 5 Thursday, December 31, 2009 @ 9:28AMSend information about free or low-cost health-related events open to the public one week ahead of publication. Information can be e-mailed to jmorreale@bradenton.com. Listings are due 10 days in advance.
- Vital Signs, 12/27 Saturday, December 26, 2009 @ 3:26PMSAN ANGELO, Texas —Adult Diabetes Support Group: Meets at 7 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at Trinity Lutheran Church, 3536 YMCA Drive. For more information, call Bill Korzen at 949-6535.Al-Anon: For meetings, information or help, call the main number at 657-6640.AIDS testing: San Angelo AIDS Foundation hours for HIV testing are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, with extended ...
- Christmas a 'goosebump moment' Friday, December 25, 2009 @ 5:32AMFor Kelli J. Smith, that 'goosebump moment' arrives every Christmas Eve sometime during candlelight service at Monaca United Methodist Church.
- Christmas a ‘goosebump moment’ Friday, December 25, 2009 @ 3:06AMTimes photo by KEVIN LORENZI The inside of Monaca United Methodist Church on Indiana Street was all decked out for Christmas on Wednesday with 90 poinsettia plants.
- 35 Bristolians donate their brains Wednesday, December 23, 2009 @ 1:49AMA charity has received pledges from 35 Bristolians willing to donate their brains for research into Parkinson's Disease. But people are still being encouraged to offer up their grey matter to help scientists in their quest to come up with a cure for the neurological condition.
- There is room at the bakery for Mary and Joseph Tuesday, December 22, 2009 @ 3:01AMMary, Joseph and baby Jesus were the surprise stars on show in an old bakery shop window.
- Kan. gov. won't propose deep cuts for fiscal 2011 Thursday, December 17, 2009 @ 10:24PMTOPEKA - Kansas' governor doesn't plan to propose deep budget cuts again to avoid a deficit and said ...
- Idea snaps into market for local company Wednesday, December 16, 2009 @ 9:38PMA New Windsor couple has locked into a business idea that has done very well since it began three years ago. Lori and Mike Teel are the inventors of Lockrobots - plastic, colorful, interconnecting building blocks that's suitable for kids ages 2 and up.
- Kansas Governor and First Lady Give to Children in Need This Christmas Tuesday, December 15, 2009 @ 6:42AMParkinsons donate $1,000 to Wichita Toys for Tots
- Governor Donates $1,000 For Stolen Toys Monday, December 14, 2009 @ 12:11PMGov. Parkinson calls on Kansans to donate.
- Vital Signs, 12/13 Saturday, December 12, 2009 @ 6:36PMSAN ANGELO, Texas —Adult Diabetes Support GroupMeets at 7 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at Trinity Lutheran Church, 3536 YMCA Drive. For more information, call Bill Korzen at 325-949-6535.Al-AnonFor meetings, information or help, call the main number at 325-657-6640.AIDS testingSan Angelo AIDS Foundation hours for HIV testing are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, with extended ...
- (AFX UK Focus) 2009-12-03 12:00 STOCKS NEWS UK-Findel up as cost savings on track Thursday, December 3, 2009 @ 5:27AMSTOCKS NEWS Reuters
- (AFX UK Focus) 2009-12-03 09:49 STOCKS NEWS UK-Phytopharm plunges on placing, open offer plan Thursday, December 3, 2009 @ 2:56AMSTOCKS NEWS Reuters Results diary Europe Real-time Equity News UK Stocks on the move UK smallcaps UK smallcaps news
- US approves use of human embryonic stem cells under new policy Wednesday, December 2, 2009 @ 2:50PMWashington - Thirteen embryonic stem cell lines were approved for use Wednesday by federally-funded US researchers, making them the first among scores of cell colonies likely to become available under a new policy outlined by President Barack Obama i...
