Who said what: QoTW 25.06.15

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Author: Parkinson's Life editorsPublished: 25 June 2015

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A weekly roundup of our favourite Parkinson’s quotes

“As I recorded the song, it became my coping mechanism; a personal anthem which invoked a laugh or smile with family and friends as we dealt with symptoms at home”

– Mitch Faile, the next popstar of Parkinson’s

“People love having a dance-based toolkit that is user-friendly and appears in their field of vision – they love that it’s hands-free and uses their voice to navigate the programme”

– David Leventhal, the director of the Mark Morris Dance Group’s Dance for PD programme, talking about the new Moving Through Glass software

I’d like to suggest what my wife says: always try to be as independent as possible. Don’t spoil us! Don’t pamper us! Let’s play it cool and try as hard as possible to lead a normal life.

– taken from the newly launched 1HourMore e-book

“It actually has changed my life for the better. It led to my spiritual awakening”

– Bob Beattie, author of Tremors in the Universe

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Repurposed cancer drug shows promise for Parkinson’s

Researchers at the Oxford Parkinson’s Disease Centre, UK, have repurposed an experimental cancer drug – called tasquinimod – as a potential treatment for Parkinson’s. The study – funded by Parkinson’s UK and published in science journal ‘Cell Stem Cell’ – has been tested on a total of 10 patients so far. As part of the research, the study grew brain cells from donated skin cell samples of people living with a rare genetic form of Parkinson’s – this process was then repeated on people with a common non-genetic form of the condition. Researchers found that tasquinimod can block HDAC4, a protein that causes Parkinson’s genes to become inactive. Professor Richard Wade-Martins, co-lead author of the study, said: “We think that switching off these genes in brain cells may play a vital role in the cell damage and death that occurs in Parkinson’s.”

Research survey assesses impact of holidays on Parkinson’s symptoms

The Radboud University Medical Center, Netherlands, is seeking participants for an online survey assessing the effects of a holiday on Parkinson’s. The study will assess whether a vacation can have physical and mental benefits for people living with the condition. It will also look at which specific factors, such as temperature and physical activity, can alleviate or increase symptoms. The Michael J Fox Foundation has approved the study’s protocol. Participants can sign up to complete the 20-minute survey online. The survey is open to anyone over 18 who has Parkinson’s and has been on vacation once or more between 1 June 2016 and 30 September 2018. Marjan Faber, the study’s daily supervisor, said: “If the study is able to identify decisive factors, those can act as a starting point for novel approaches in care for people with Parkinson’s disease.” To apply please visit research platform ParkinsonNEXT.

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Who said what: QoTW 25.06.15

Perspectives

Author: Parkinson's Life editorsPublished: 25 June 2015

Prep: Cook: Serves:

“As I recorded the song, it became my coping mechanism; a personal anthem which invoked a laugh or smile with family and friends as we dealt with symptoms at home”

“People love having a dance-based toolkit that is user-friendly and appears in their field of vision – they love that it’s hands-free and uses their voice to navigate the programme”

I’d like to suggest what my wife says: always try to be as independent as possible. Don’t spoil us! Don’t pamper us! Let’s play it cool and try as hard as possible to lead a normal life.

“It actually has changed my life for the better. It led to my spiritual awakening”

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Who said what: QoTW 25.06.15

Perspectives

Author: Parkinson's Life editorsPublished: 25 June 2015

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“As I recorded the song, it became my coping mechanism; a personal anthem which invoked a laugh or smile with family and friends as we dealt with symptoms at home”

“People love having a dance-based toolkit that is user-friendly and appears in their field of vision – they love that it’s hands-free and uses their voice to navigate the programme”

I’d like to suggest what my wife says: always try to be as independent as possible. Don’t spoil us! Don’t pamper us! Let’s play it cool and try as hard as possible to lead a normal life.

“It actually has changed my life for the better. It led to my spiritual awakening”

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