Parkinson’s UK continues drug discovery with NRG Therapeutics Ltd.
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Media releases
Possible progress towards reversing Parkinson’s
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A single-step method to convert non-neuronal brain cells into functional neurons, demonstrated in isolated human cells and in mice, is reported in Nature today.
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David Capri and Stephen Stern
Luke and Blake re-release their 1967 single Big Day, for Parkinsons UK
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Big Day, written by David Capri in 1967 as part of the Sixties duo Luke and Blake, has been re-released with the support of broadcasting legend David ‘Kid’ Jensen to raise vital funds for Parkinson’s UK.
Researchers identify key player in genetic Parkinson’s
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A team of researchers at the University of York have identified a protein that plays an important role in the loss of brain cells in a genetic type of Parkinson’s.
Parkinson’s UK comments on Ozzy Osbourne’s stem cell treatment
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Ozzy Osbourne has reported he has seen his Parkinson’s symptoms improve since having stem cell treatment. Parkinson's UK says these treatments do not yet have an evidence-base.
Ozzy Osbourne reveals Parkinson's diagnosis
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Rock star Ozzy Osbourne has revealed that he was diagnosed with Parkinson's last year after a fall.
Parkinson’s UK awarded National Lottery grant to enhance digital support
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People with Parkinson’s, their families, and carers will benefit from a £480,000 National Lottery grant. The grant will help us transform the way we support people affected by the condition, through enhancing our digital support services.
Parkinson’s Foundation Partners with Parkinson’s UK
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Parkinson’s Foundation grants £200,000 to Parkinson’s UK to invest in the Parkinson’s Virtual Biotech
Could sleep, exercise and alcohol boost waste disposal in the brain to prevent Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s?
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A new partnership between two leading medical research charities has launched today to explore how improving the brain’s waste disposal system could be the key to preventing Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease.
UK artificial intelligence will be the first to help nearly half a million with chronic conditions
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In an unprecedented partnership, a digital social enterprise and four UK health charities are coming together to harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) for good – creating the UK’s first AI coaching tool of its kind to support long term health conditions.
Parkinson’s patients to receive cannabidiol treatment in pioneering clinical trial
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Parkinson’s patients to receive cannabidiol treatment in pioneering clinical trial