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The Globe and Mail profiled Adele Gould and her inspirational story about facing the realities of living with Parkinson’s disease.
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Class actions are proceeding in Canada on several dopamine agonists: Permax, Mirapex and Requip. If you have taken these medications for Parkinson’s symptoms, information can be found at www.thomsonrogers.com/permax.



Parkinson's disease and genetic discrimination

Canadian Coalition for Genetic Fairness(WINNIPEG) February 25, 2010 — Canadian Coalition for Genetic Fairness spokespersons were on hand today to support NDP MP Judy Wasylycia-Leis as she announced she will be tabling a bill to protect Canadians against genetic discrimination. 
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Parkinson Society Canada has joined the Canadian Coalition for Genetic Fairness. Huntington Society Canada is spearheading this Coalition to introduce legislation to prevent genetic information from being factored into decisions impacting a person's life (e.g., employment/hiring practices, life insurance, mortgage eligibility, health and disability insurance).

We would like to hear from you if you have been denied employment, insurance coverage or benefits based on your genetics or family history in developing Parknson's disease (or a related condition). Please send your story to general.info@parkinson.ca. Confidentiality is protected and the examples will be summarized anonymously. Thank you.



Health Canada Public Communication: Dana Douglas Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall of certain neXus I, II and III rollators which may break during use resulting in the user falling and suffering serious injury... More »



Communication breakdown: what happens to nerve cells in Parkinson's disease

February 9, 2010, Montreal - A new study from The Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital - The Neuro - at McGill University is the first to discover a molecular link between Parkinson's disease and defects in the ability of nerve cells to communicate. The study, published in the prestigious journal Molecular Cell and selected as Editor's Choice in the prominent journal Science, provides new insight into the mechanisms underlying Parkinson's disease, and could lead to innovative new therapeutic strategies. More »



2009 Donald Calne Lectureship

Parkinson Society Canada is pleased to announce the award of the seventh annual Donald Calne Lectureship to Dr. Andres Lozano.



Clinical Trials: Studies Seeking Participants with Parkinson's    More »



Parkinson's Medications resource Parkinson's medications

This information sheet will help you understand what types of medication are available to treat your Parkinson’s symptoms, the potential side effects, and the importance of working closely with your health care professional .








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“I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease 4 years ago, and painting has sustained me through it all." ~Beverly Lavender

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