News RSS News RSS Feed <![CDATA[The National Parkinson Foundation and Johns Hopkins University Address Disparities in Care Through Telemedicine]]> --Recipients of $1.7 Million Award from Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute--]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[NPF Statement on Recall of Medtronic DBS Component]]> The recall only applies to a component that is used temporarily, typically no more than a month from your first surgery.

]]> Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[NPF Statement About the CERE-120 Growth Factor Trial]]> Read NPF's statement regarding data from Ceregene's Parkinson's disease study.

]]> Sat, 20 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[The National Parkinson Foundation's Medical Director Shares the 10 Secrets to a Happier Life with Parkinson's Disease]]> Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[The National Parkinson Foundation Launches the Whatever It Takes to Beat Parkinson's Campaign]]> Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[National Parkinson Foundation Urges Patients to Take Charge of Managing Parkinson's]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[NPF Statement on the Economic Burden of Parkinson's Disease]]> Parkinson’s Action Network (PAN) issued a press release today on behalf of the U.S. Parkinson’s organizations, including the National Parkinson Foundation (NPF). This is an important study because it sheds light on the true economic burden of Parkinson’s disease. Read the key findings below.

]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[6 Tips for Sticking to Your New Year's Resolution]]> 6 Tips for Sticking to Your New Year's Resolution

]]> Wed, 02 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[National Parkinson Foundation Awards Grants to Support Services in Seven Local Communities Across the Country]]> National Parkinson Foundation Awards Grants to Support  Services in Seven Local Communities Across the Country

]]> Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[First Data from Largest, Ongoing Study of People with Parkinson's Disease Reveals Depression Has Biggest Impact on Health Status ]]> Wed, 28 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Letter to the Editor of the New York Times Regarding Medicare Settlement]]> Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[National Parkinson Foundation Gives Fundraising a Novel Twist]]> Wed, 12 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[NPF Statement on the Neupro® Patch]]> NPF Statement on the Neupro® Patch

]]> Mon, 16 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[NPF Statement: What does the Supreme Court decision on the Affordable Care Act mean for people with Parkinson’s?]]> Thu, 28 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Governor Jeb Bush Is Honorary Chair of National Parkinson Foundation’s Moving Day in Florida]]> Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[National Parkinson Foundation's Landmark Quality Improvement Initiative Enrolls 5,000 Parkinson's Patients]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[NPF Mourns the Loss of Longtime Friend, Dick Clark]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[National Parkinson Foundation Announces Parkinson’s Superstar’s Winners]]> Mon, 09 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[CareZone Donates Free Accounts to National Parkinson Foundation]]> Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[NPF Statement on the FDA Approval of the Neupro® Patch]]> Tue, 03 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[National Parkinson Foundation’s Celebration for Hope]]> National Parkinson Foundation Celebration for Hope

]]> Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[National Parkinson Foundation, Its Leading Medical Centers of Excellence and Chapters Nationwide Launch Aware in Care]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[How Can Non-Parkinson’s Research Help People with Parkinson’s?]]> Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[National Parkinson Foundation Signs Letter to Support NIH 2012 Funding]]> Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[6 Tips For Turning A New Year’s Resolution Into Reality]]> Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[NPF Statement Regarding Stem Cell Treatment of Parkinson's]]> Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[30 Ways to Honor National Family Caregivers Month]]> Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[NPF Wins Award for Best Charitable Org Site]]> Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[FDA Reviews Azilect, NPF Participates in Hearing]]> Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[The National Parkinson Foundation Marks Hispanic Heritage Month With New Spanish Toll-Free Helpline, Brochure, Resources]]> Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[National Parkinson Foundation Announces Three Novel Parkinson’s Research Projects]]> Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Katie Couric Is Honorary National Chair Of National Parkinson Foundation's Moving Day]]> Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[National Parkinson Foundation Releases Free Smart Phone App ]]> Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[National Parkinson Foundation Awards More Than $1 Million for Research]]> Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Kinetics Foundation and National Parkinson Foundation (NPF) Announce their Partnership to Evaluate Objective Parkinson’s Disease Measurement System ]]> Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[NINDS Stops Coenzyme Q10 Trial]]> Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Gordon Beckham of the Chicago White Sox Announces 2011 Partnership with the National Parkinson Foundation ]]> Tue, 03 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Ball Up Streetball Announces Partnership with the National Parkinson Foundation With Launch of Ball Up for Parkinson’s Initiative]]> Fri, 29 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[National Parkinson Foundation Minnesota Unveils New Website]]> Mon, 25 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[International Symposium on REM Sleep Behavior Disorder (RBD)]]> The National Parkinson Foundation (NPF) and Competence Network on Parkinson’s disease (CNP) present the International Symposium on REM Sleep Behavior Disorder (RBD) In Marburg, Germany, 4/29--5/1/11.
 

]]> Mon, 18 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Two Neurologists from NPF’s Center of Excellence Network Receive Awards from the American Academy of Neurology]]> Wed, 13 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[The National Parkinson Foundation Hosts Celebrity “Team” at the Parkinson’s Unity Walk, April 16, NYC]]> Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[When is it Time to Talk with Your Doctor about Parkinson’s Disease?]]> Tue, 05 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Celebrate Parkinson's Awareness Month]]> Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Breaking News: Update on Sinemet Shortage]]> Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[National Parkinson Foundation’s Celebration for Hope]]> Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[National Parkinson Foundation Supports Implementation of the Cures Acceleration Network (CAN)]]> Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Five New Parkinson's Genes]]> Read the full article here.

]]> Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Gordon Beckham of the Chicago White Sox Presents a $60,000 Check to the National Parkinson Foundation to Knock Parkinson’s Out of the Park]]> Fri, 28 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[FDA Approves DaTscan]]> Sat, 15 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Breaking News: Potential U.S. Supply Shortage of SINEMET® and SINEMET CR® in 2011]]> Fri, 07 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Lost Sense of Smell? Falling Out of Bed at Night? It May Be Parkinson’s Disease]]> National Parkinson Foundation Provides Answers on Early Signs of the Disease with First-Ever Bilingual – English/Spanish – Toll-Free Helpline and Free Brochure

-Data shows high incidence of Parkinson’s disease among Hispanics and rural communities-

]]> Thu, 21 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[NPF Named as Charity Partner By Muhammad Ali and 5th Street Gym in Miami]]> Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[National Parkinson Foundation Celebrates the Life of Nathan Slewett, 97, Chairman Emeritus]]> Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[PD Work-Related Disability Assessment Form]]> The Parkinson's Action Network (PAN), in collaboration with other Parkinson's organizations including NPF, is pleased to announce the Parkinson's Disease Work-Related Disability Assessment Form.

 
]]> Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[NPF Hosted Special Event--Genetics and Parkinson's: What Families Need to Know]]> On Thursday, May 20, 2010, the National Parkinson Foundation hosted a special event in Miami, Florida for family members who love and care for people with Parkinson's disease. Attendees had the opportunity to hear Dr. Carlos Singer, Director of the Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders NPF Center of Excellence at the University of Miami, speak about the topic of "Genetics and Parkinson's: What Families Need to Know." Nearly 50 people attended this informative, educational event at the Law Office of Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton, PA. John W. Kozyak and his wife, Barbara Ann Silverman, generously underwrote the evening.

]]> Tue, 25 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[NPF Signs Letter to U.S. House of Representatives]]> The Cures Acceleration Network (CAN) moves high need medical cures through the development pipeline faster – giving hope to millions of patients throughout the country by cutting the time between scientific discovery and the development of promising new drugs and therapies.

]]> Tue, 18 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[NPF's Team Hope Participates in 16th Annual Unity Walk]]> The National Parkinson Foundation staff members and volunteers gave away free educational materials about Parkinson's disease to the thousands of walkers who visited our booth at the 2010 Parkinson's Unity Walk on April 24th. Walkers were encouraged to become members of NPF's Team HOPE by starting their own community fundraiser. Thanks to all who attended...see you back in NYC in 2011!

]]> Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[NPF Mourns the Loss of Jose Bernal]]> NPF joins the Bernal family to mourn the loss of our dear friend, Jose Bernal, an artist who had Parkinson's disease.   Jose was an amazing artist who never let Parkinson's slow him down. He donated many of his paintings to NPF and he was featured as "The Face of an Artist" in the 2008 NPF Annual Report.  Just last year, Jose said, "I have refused to give in to the difficulties of Parkinson's disease or to let the disease take away my vocation and life's work. I have continued to paint, draw and produce art even though Parkinson's disease has severely impacted my life for the past 20 years." Jose's generosity and life's work lives on.

]]> Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[NPF Update on Neupro Patch]]> A message from Michael S. Okun, M.D., National Medical Director of NPF:

We at NPF are committed to continuing to update the Parkinson’s disease community on the Neupro (Rotigotine) dopamine agonist patch. The issue that precipitated removal from the market was a “crystalization” of the medication into what appeared to many as “snowflakes” on the surface of the patch. After scientific review, it was discovered that storage by refrigeration was a potential solution. The patch underwent review by the FDA, and they determined that to be re-approved for the United States market, the drug would need to be completely reformulated. This reformulation process could take as long as a year or two. In the meantime for those patients with Parkinson’s disease who continue to wait for the patch, please see your doctors to discuss alternative strategies with the many available medications that can be given by tablets.

 

 

]]> Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Gordon Beckham of the Chicago White Sox Announces Partnership with the National Parkinson Foundation to Knock Parkinson’s Out of the Park]]> Visit www.outofthepark.org now! 

]]> Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[NPF Awards Nearly $1 Million for Clinical Research]]> National Parkinson Foundation Awards Nearly $1 Million for Clinical Research

--Two Studies Focus on Early Cognitive Changes--

]]> Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Show Support for Vietnam Veterans with PD]]> Submit Comments on Draft Rule Regarding Agent Orange & PD 
Deadline April 26! 

]]> Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[FDA Evaluating Stalevo LT Use]]> NPF's Statement on the FDA Release: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is evaluating clinical trial data that may suggest that patients taking Stalevo for PD may be at an increased risk for developing prostate cancer.  FDA's review of Stalevo is ongoing and no new recommendations about the use of this drug have been made.

A recent clinical trial, the Stalevo Reduction in Dyskinesia Evaluation-Parkinson's Disease (STRIDE-PD) study examined "time to onset of dyskinesia" for Parkinson's disease patients. The study reported that more patients taking Stalevo compared to a simple carbidopa/levodopa (sinemet) preparation developed dyskinesia, and they developed it faster.

Additionally, more patients in the Stalevo group were reported to have had prostate cancer diagnosed during the study. "Nine out of 245 males had prostate cancer in the Stalevo group, compared to two out of 222 males in the carbidopa/levodopa group." Though the data was derived from a large nuber of patients spread over 77 centers and 14 countries it is unclear at this time whether the finding should change clinical practice. Smaller studies have to date not reported this problem. We recommend that you discuss the findings with your doctor, and make an informed choice as to whether to remain on Stalevo therapy while we await further investigation into this issue.

The full FDA press release follows. 

]]> Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Under Age 45? Would You Know If You Had Parkinson's Disease (PD)?]]> New National Parkinson Foundation (NPF) Survey Says Not Likely; NPF Urges Americans To Recognize PD Symptoms; Launches Parkinson.org

-April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month-

 

]]> Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[U.S. Senate Designates April as Parkinson's Awareness Month]]> For the first time ever, on Friday, March 26, the United States Senate designated April as Parkinson’s Awareness Month.

]]> Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Join NPF at the Parkinson's Unity Walk]]> THE 16th PARKINSON'S UNITY WALK
Saturday, April 24, 2010

Come and Join thousands of people on Saturday, April 24, 2010 in Manhattan's beautiful Central Park for the 16th Parkinson’s Unity Walk.
 

]]> Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Miami-Dade County Proclaims December 13, 2009, Nathan Slewett Day National Parkinson Foundation Chairman Emeritus Will be Honored by the World Federation of Neurology]]> Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[NPF's Statement on "Avian Influenza Strain Primes Brain for Parkinson's Disease]]> Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[National Parkinson Foundation Names New Chief Information Officer]]> Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[The Medtronic Foundation Awards Fourth grant to the National Parkinson Foundation’s <em>National Parkinson Care Network Program</em>]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Young Onset Parkinson Conferences: A First-Ever Collaboration]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Honor your Mother or Wife this Mother’s Day: Name an Orchid and Support the National Parkinson Foundation]]> Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[The National Parkinson Foundation Awards Five Grants for The Falls Prevention Initiative]]> Fri, 02 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Drive Into The New Year In A Brand New 2009 Toyota Prius®]]> Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Allied Team Training for Parkinson's]]> Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[NPF Names New Chairman and Vice Chairman]]> Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[National Parkinson Foundation Announces Its New President and CEO]]> National Parkinson Foundation Announces Its New President and CEO

]]> Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[National Parkinson Foundation Announces Two New Appointments]]> Non-Profit Organization Restructured Governance Model and Appointed New CEO and Vice Chairman

]]> Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[National Parkinson Foundation Awards $9 Million in New Grants]]> Supporting Innovative Research, Continuing Care and Essential Outreach Worldwide

]]> Thu, 13 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[National Parkinson Foundation Announces Three New Centers of Excellence]]> New Centers Join Fight Against Parkinson, Lead in Groundbreaking Research and Innovative Care

]]> Tue, 20 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Parkinson Awareness Month - Debilitating Disease to Affect Hundreds of Thousands of Baby Boomers]]> Aging Population to Increase Number of People Who Develop Parkinson Disease

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