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Partnering through Parkinson’s – Carol and Alan

The story of Carol and Alan Rose For 43 years of marriage, Carol and Alan Rose have been partners – not just in life, but for many years in work […]

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Dean and his team

"It hit me like a lead balloon," remembers Dean. Dean was out for a run on New Years’ Day 2013 when he noticed his right hand was trembling. He hoped […]

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Mark takes a 1,200 km walk Parkinsons

Pitch in for Parkinson‘s asks people to commit to a physical challenge to fundraise for Parkinson’s NSW. Most people do things like upping their daily steps, running each day or […]

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Parkinson’s most unexpected positives

This disease has taken so much from me, but I’m grateful for the unexpected positives by a former deputy premier It is almost 15 years since I was diagnosed with […]

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Cough medicine could be used to treat Parkinson’s

Ambroxol is a drug which is currently used to treat respiratory conditions. It promotes the clearance of mucus, eases coughing and has anti-inflammatory properties. Pre-clinical studies, led By Professor Anthony […]

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Exercise and mental health

We know that regular exercise has measurable benefits for our body’s health, but an often-overlooked benefit is the impact exercise has on our mental health. Recently the prevalence of anxiety, […]

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Are older women overlooked

UK resident Pam Archer was diagnosed with Parkinson’s at the age of 74. As a former nurse whose sister lives with the condition, she said she already had some understanding […]

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Hallucinations in Parkinson’s

How hallucinations affect people living with Parkinson’s Around 50% of people with Parkinson’s disease will experience hallucinations. But what are they and what causes them? Professor Per Odin – a […]

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Postural instability in Parkinson’s

Parkinson's is a complex neurological condition that affects more than 220,000 people in Australia. One of the most common symptoms of Parkinson's is postural instability, which can cause balance problems […]

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Martin Pryor and the tales of his dog, Bungee

Writing a children’s book about a dog named Bungee – in fact, a series of books about this dog – was never on Martin Pryor’s to-do list. “It was an […]

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Meet our Team Member – Robyn McKern

Robyn McKern joined Parkinson’s NSW as an NDIS Advocate early in 2023. The role of an Advocate is to help Parkinson’s NSW clients navigate the often complex processes required to […]

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Five podcasts for people living with Parkinson’s

Whether you’re looking for a beginner’s guide to Parkinson’s or expert insights on a range of symptoms, find out what these five podcasts recommended by Parkinson’s Life have to offer […]

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29th July 2024

PET Scans and Biomarker can Detect Parkinson’s up to 30 Years Before Symptoms Appear

Signs of Parkinson’s disease can be detected 20 to 30 years before symptoms appear using a known biomarker, called F-AV-133, and positron emission tomography (PET) scans, according to a new […]
29th July 2024

Inflammatory Bacteria in Nose Linked to Parkinson’s Risk

By Marisa Wexler. People with Parkinson’s tend to have high numbers of pro-inflammatory bacteria in their noses, according to a new study. Researchers think these bacteria may be a trigger for […]