Parkinsons
University Hospitals University Hospitals (UH) has been selected by the Global Parkinson’s Genetics Program (GP2) as one of four new study sites for the Black and African American Connections to Parkinson’s Disease (BLAAC PD) study, according to a news release. The Black and African American Connections to Parkinson’s Disease is an initiative of Global Parkinson’s […]
Meeting Someone Like Me A support group at Pennsylvania Hospital not only provides resources on how to manage symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, but also fosters friendship among the participants. The Support Group for Black Patients with Parkinson’s Disease, launched in February, serves as a space where patients in an underserved community can connect with those […]
Is there anything quite like an afternoon walk with your dog? In Dianne Steinert’s case, it’s a walk with her daughter’s dog, Emmy, a black-and-white border collie, who’s bustling with energy as the two strut around their New Albany, Indiana, neighborhood. Dianne’s walking well, easily placing one foot in front of the other as she […]
A gene variant found almost exclusively in the genomes of people of African ancestry increases the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, according to an international study of nearly 198,000 participants with this genetic background. Published in The Lancet Neurology, the study results suggest the risk may be linked to a variant in the gene encoding […]
News Release Wednesday, August 23, 2023 NIH-supported, international study underscores importance of research of diverse populations. A gene variant found almost exclusively in the genomes of people of African ancestry increases the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, according to an international study of nearly 198,000 participants with this genetic background. Published in The Lancet […]
OZZY Osbourne is known for being one of the world’s biggest rockers, thanks to his time as frontman of Black Sabbath. But in 2023 he announced he was retiring from touring and cancelled any upcoming dates, due to his declining health. 1 Ozzy Osbourne has revealed he has Parkinson’s disease What condition does Ozzy Osbourne […]
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