It’s widely recognized that falling poses a significant risk for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD), but most scientists thought patients tended to fall in later stages of the disease. Researchers in Norway have found that 25 percent of Parkinson’s patients fell in the first year of their diagnosis.
The Stem-Cell Revolution Is Coming — Slowly
In 2001, President George W. Bush issued an executive order banning federal funding for new sources of stem cells developed from preimplantation human embryos. The action stalled research and discouraged scientists…. Full Story>
New York Times: US Agrees to Pay Billions to Marines Affected by Toxic Water
After years of waiting, veterans who were exposed to contaminated drinking water while assigned to Camp Lejeune in North Carolina may now be able to receive a portion of government disability benefits totaling more than $2 billion.
New York Times: “How do you die of Parkinson’s disease.”
The New York Times has an “Ask Well” column where the columnist answers questions that have received a large number of “followers.” Today’s column answers the question: “How do you die of Parkinson’s disease.”
Happy New Year!
Happy new year from Robin, Steven, and Denise at Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach! We are off having fun until January 4, 2017, when the office re-opens.