Parkinson's Disease
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Only half of Albertans diagnosed get specialized care they need: Parkinson AssociationThe Parkinson Association of Alberta says the movement disorders program clinics in the province don't have the capacity to see all patients who are diagnosed as they progress.CanadaMay 14
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Michael J. Fox opens up about Parkinson’s progression: ‘I won’t be 80’Beloved Canadian actor Michael J. Fox got candid in a recent interview about aging with Parkinson's disease and his own mortality.EntertainmentMay 1
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MLA Tracy Allard announces she won’t seek reelection in the springIn a letter to constituents, Allard said she was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in the spring of 2020 and will be stepping away from politics to focus on her health.PoliticsFeb 5
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Lethbridge boxing club punching back against Parkinson’s diseaseTraining includes groups activities, stretching and boxing circuits, including bag work and hitting pads held by instructors.HealthNov 25, 2022
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Michael J. Fox delivers laughs — and tears — while accepting high honourCanadian actor Michael J. Fox, who has helped raise more than $1.5 billion for Parkinson's disease research, was honoured with a humanitarian award.CanadaNov 22, 2022
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Parkinson’s Awareness Month 2022: Manitobans invited to sit-stand in supportParkinson's Awareness Month prompts discussion about the neurodegenerative disease, and April 11 – World Parkinson's Day – brings an interactive challenge for people to do at home.CanadaApr 8, 2022
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A glimpse of remote living with Parkinson’s draws viewers to unlikely TikTok star from QuebecDaily TikTok uploads and the online friends he's made have helped Mark Hogben through the dark winter months. His videos of mundane chores attract millions of views.CanadaMar 31, 2022
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Parkinson’s disease still on the rise — what this means for CanadiansNeurology expert Dr. Ray Dorsey joins 'The Morning Show' to talk about the fastest-growing neurological disease and how it's affecting Canadians.LifestyleApr 30, 2021
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Parkinson’s disease patients should be prioritized for COVID-19 vaccines: expertsCoronavirus vaccines are not known to interfere with current therapies for Parkinson's or interact with the neurodegenerative process, researchers say.HealthFeb 4, 2021
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UBC Okanagan: Telehealth offers rural health care options for Parkinson’s patientsFourth-year student Dakota Peacock and lead author of the new study said there's a need for more accessible care for Parkinson’s patients.HealthNov 18, 2020
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