September 30, 2019
Groundbreaking on UNM Movement Disorder Center
The UNM Movement Disorder Center is moving right along. The site has been chosen and it will be not far from UNM Hospital. The initial…
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September 30, 2019
Farewell to our Friend Victoria de la Torre Paun
Sometimes a special person comes along and immediately captures your heart. Victoria de la Torre Paun was one of those people. We were deeply saddened by her…
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September 30, 2019
New Mexico Legislation and Parkinson’s Forum
By Karen St. Clair, PMD Alliance Advisory Council Having just returned from the Parkinson’s Forum in Washington, DC, I wanted to give an update on…
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September 28, 2019
Estrogen and Parkinson’s
In 2015 researchers discovered that the prodrug DHED that selectively delivers 17β-estradiol to the brain for treating estrogen responsive disorder, halted or slowed down the…
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August 31, 2019
Farewell to our Friend and Support Group Leader Joann Palmer
Joann Palmer passed on after a long journey with Parkinson’s on August 11, 2019. A memorial service was held for her at St. Michael and…
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August 31, 2019
Dance, Dance, Dance! Learn the Importance of Dance and PD
Mark your calendars - Saturday, September 21st is officially designated as National Dance Day. Celebrate this day of movement with the entire Parkinson’s and…
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August 31, 2019
Only Centralized List of Support and Exercise Groups Nationwide
Turn on your computer and start your timer! See how long it would take you to find all of the movement disorder support groups in…
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August 31, 2019
FDA Approves Two New Medications for Parkinson’s
The final week of August brought two new FDA approvals for Parkinson's medications. MYOBLOC (rimabotulinumtoxinB) - a botulinum toxin type B, was indicated for the treatment of chronic…
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August 30, 2019
PMD Alliance joins the Unified Parkinson’s Advocacy Council
PMD Alliance is excited to join the Unified Parkinson’s Advocacy Council, also known as UPAC. UPAC is a national advocacy coalition dedicated to representing the…
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