Positive results from early trial of drug that could protect brain cells
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It’s our mission to improve life for everybody affected by Parkinson’s. To stay true to this, we must proactively tackle barriers to accessing our support and NHS services, and barriers to participating in medical research.
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Genna, 39, has Parkinson’s. She’s designed an exclusive range of T-shirts and bags for Next.
This new partnership will help more people understand Parkinson’s and raise vital funds to support others with the condition.
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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.
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The latest report by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists shows the impact of lockdown on this vital therapy.
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Research shows it’s possible to identify Parkinson’s based on compounds found on the surface of skin. The findings offer hope that the condition could be diagnosed through a simple swab test.
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We’re investing up to £1.2m into pioneering research in partnership with the University of Sheffield, which aims to develop a drug to protect dopamine-producing brain cells.
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In 2020, coronavirus (COVID-19) brought normal life to a standstill. But the Parkinson’s community showed its resilience as people found innovative ways to support each other.
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The earlier groundbreaking clinical trial proved inconclusive. So we’re launching a new company tasked with planning a possible new trial.
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The broadcasting legend will front a new 6-part jazz series, which will also highlight the work of Parkinson’s UK.
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New research has advanced our understanding of a protein called alpha-synuclein, which is believed to play a central role in damaging brain cells in Parkinson’s.