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How does Parkinson's drug Cabergoline work? - Daily Telegraph 28th October 2009
"Cabergoline relieves symptoms of Parkinson's Disease including shaking, stiffness and loss of muscle control. "
Parkinson's drug made former councillor carry out £45,000 eBay ticket fraud - Daily Telegraph 28th October 2009
"A former town councillor carried out a £45,000 eBay ticket fraud after a drug he was taking to combat the effects of Parkinson's Disease gave him a spending compulsion. "
Acid associated with gout 'could help Parkinson's sufferers' - Daily Telegraph 13th October 2009
"Parkinson’s disease progresses more slowly in patients with naturally high levels of the acid which triggers gout, suggesting a possible new treatment for the disease. "
Gout chemical slows Parkinson's - BBC Health News 12th October 2009
"The chemical urate, which is known to cause gout, appears to slow the progression of Parkinson's disease, US researchers have concluded.
The team found that a study confirmed their previous suspicions about urate, which occurs naturally in the blood. "
Drug shown to slow Parkinson's disease - The Independent 24th September 2009
Doctors treating 120,000 sufferers of Parkinson's disease in Britain may have to change their approach after researchers identified the first drug shown to slow progress of the disease.
One of the world's largest studies of the condition, involving 1,176 patients with early stage Parkinson's in 14 countries including the UK, showed that the drug rasagiline delayed neurological deterioration.
Parkinson's sufferer banned from playing table tennis - Daily Telegraph 18th September 2009
A woman with Parkinson's Disease has been asked not to come to her table tennis club on doubles night for fear that she might injure her playing partners.
Using pesticides at work 'increases risk of Parkinson's three-fold' - Daily Telegraph 15th September 2009
Gardeners and farmers who use pesticides as part of their job are up to three times more likely than others to develop Parkinson’s, according to a new study.
Pesticides 'linked to Parkinson's' - Daily Telegraph 15th September 2009
2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid – known as 2,4-D – used to kill a range of weeds
Permethrin – used in pest control, including ant powder and flea killer. Sprayed on tents and nets to repel mosquitoes
Riverside MP Parkinson’s Disease review plea - Liverpool Echo 23rd July 2009
RIVERSIDE MP Louise Ellman has demanded a five-year review of services for sufferers of Parkinson’s Disease.
She said that too many victims and their carers face problems accessing key NHS treatments.
Parkinson's linked to high levels of pesticide in the body - The Telegraph 14th July 2009
Parkinson's sufferers are more likely to have significant levels of a pesticide in their body than healthy people, a new study has found.
Parkinsons risk 'from raised pesticide level in blood' - The Independent 14th July 2009
People with raised levels of a particular pesticide in their blood may have an increased risk of Parkinson's disease, research published yesterday showed.
The findings provide some of the strongest evidence yet linking Parkinson's and pesticide exposure. Scientists believe they could lead to a blood test that would identify potentially susceptible individuals. Those at risk could then be given protective treatment and monitored for early signs of the disease.
'Raised pesticide level in blood' linked to Parkinson's - Daily Mail 14th July 2009
People with raised levels of a particular pesticide in their blood may have an increased risk of Parkinson's disease, research published today showed.
The findings provide some of the strongest evidence yet linking Parkinson's and pesticide exposure.
Patients with Parkinson's disease are failed by services, finds Government report - Daily Mail 9th July 2009
People with Parkinson's disease are falling through gaps in health care with some waiting years before they see a specialist doctor, according to a parliamentary inquiry today.
The All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Parkinson's Disease report shows NICE guidelines on Parkinson's disease are not being followed.
Parkinson's patients suffering because of 'appalling gaps' in care - The Times 9th July 2009
Patients with Parkinson’s disease are suffering delays in diagnosis and being deprived of specialist treatment because of “appalling gaps” in NHS care, a report by MPs and peers says today.
The inquiry by the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Parkinson’s Disease found “severe inequalities” in access to services across the country, with a chronic shortage of specialist nurses for the 120,000 Parkinson’s sufferers in Britain.
Parkinson's sufferers face 'appalling gaps' in care - The Telegraph 8th July 2009
Parkinson's sufferers face delays in diagnosis and strugle to access speciality treatment because of failures in the NHS, a new report warns.
'Services fail' on Parkinson's - BBC Health News 8th July 2009
Some Parkinson's disease patients are going for years without seeing a specialist doctor or nurse, according to a parliamentary report.
The All Party Parliamentary Group for Parkinson's Disease heard from hundreds of patients and care organisations.
Scientists create 'artificial brain cell' - The Telegraph 8th July 2009
Scientists have created an artificial brain cell they believe could one day be used to treat devastating neurological diseases.
Glowing monkeys 'to aid research' - BBC Health News 28th May 2009
Genetically modified primates that glow green and pass the trait on to their offspring could aid the fight against human disease.
Though primates that make a glowing protein have been created before, these are the first to keep the change in their bloodlines.
GM monkeys give birth to designer babies - The Guardian 27th May 2009
Controversial work paves way for scientists to breed primates that are born with the genetic faults responsible for human conditions such as Parkinson's and motor neurone disease
Creation of 'GM' monkey heralds health revolution -The Independent 28th May 2009
Scientists yesterday announced a breakthrough that could transform research into a range of incurable diseases but spark a dramatic increase in the number of monkeys used in experiments. Researchers have developed a technique to create genetically modified monkeys that suffer from human illnesses.
Experimenting on these monkeys, they believe, will advance our understanding and treatment of incurable conditions such as Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis.
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