VYALEV (foslevodopa/foscarbidopa solution) is now available in Canada
A new treatment option for advanced Parkinson’s disease is now available called VYALEV. This treatment is the first and only 24-hour subcutaneous (under the skin) levodopa-based infusion therapy in...
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Unlocking early Parkinson’s detection: the power of blood-based biomarkers
Today, Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is still diagnosed by a visual examination of a patient’s physical symptoms (tremor, rigidity, bradykinesia). These physical symptoms only begin to appear after a large...
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Women’s History Month – Celebrating women’s contributions to Parkinson’s
March is Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate the achievements and contributions of women. As we reflect on the remarkable strides made by women in various fields, we highlight three that have...
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Canadian Open Parkinson Network opens new Halifax site
HALIFAX, NS (MARCH 27, 2024) – Good science is made possible only by good data. That’s why Parkinson Canada is investing in the Canadian Open Parkinson Network (C-OPN) – the largest and most diverse...
View ArticleLiving well with Parkinson’s is possible – Parkinson Canada marks Parkinson’s...
TORONTO, ON (April 2, 2024) – Parkinson’s is a lifelong, incurable brain disease and no two experiences are alike. Each year, the month of April is dedicated to bringing awareness to Parkinson’s. In...
View ArticleToday, we celebrate you
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month! This month, we celebrate not just the resilience and strength of those facing Parkinson’s but the unwavering support of individuals like you, who make every moment...
View ArticleStand up to Parkinson’s this World Parkinson Day
World Parkinson Day is April 11th. As part of Parkinson Awareness Month, Parkinson Canada is celebrating the strength and resilience of people affected by Parkinson’s. For everything that challenges...
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2024 Parkinson Canada CARE Fund – Request for Application
Introduction Parkinson Canada invites qualified and experienced organizations to submit applications for the development and implementation of local health, wellness, and educational initiatives that...
View ArticleJim Peters: Setting Goals and Embracing Life One Day at a Time
In the journey of living with Parkinson’s disease, setting and pursuing goals becomes not just a strategy for managing the condition, but a way of reclaiming agency and purpose in one’s life. For Jim,...
View ArticleParkinson’s Community Advocacy Reflected in Latest Federal Budget
On Tuesday, April 16, the federal government released its 2024 budget, entitled “Fairness for Every Generation”. This budget is mainly targeted at the persistent increased cost of living that impacts...
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