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December 27, 2006 - Pesticides exposure associated with Parkinson’s disease

In the first large-scale, prospective study to examine possible links between chronic, low-dose exposure to pesticides and Parkinson’s disease ( PD ), researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health ( HSPH ) have shown that individuals reporting exposure to pesticides had a 70 percent higher incidence of Parkinson’s disease than those not reporting exposure. No increased risk of Parkinson’s disease was found from reported exposure to other occupational hazards, including asbestos, coal or stone dust, chemicals, acids, or solvents.
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December 27, 2006 - Their Fight to be Understood

Martin Romoff used to rely on his voice to make a living as a Los Angeles tire salesman. But two decades of Parkinson’s disease muffled his speech and spoiled the art of easy conversation. Even his wife, Shirley, asked him to repeat himself over and over.
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December 27, 2006 - Largest Disease Modification Trial for Parkinson’s Disease Completes Enrollment

The largest clinical study to investigate disease modification in early Parkinson’s disease (PD) has completed enrollment. The ADAGIO (Attenuation of Disease progression with AZILECT(R) GIven Once-daily) study is evaluating approximately 1,200 recently diagnosed patients worldwide to determine if treatment with once-daily AZILECT(R) (rasagiline tablets) can slow the progression of PD.
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December 27, 2006 - Center’s classes aid Parkinson’s understanding

The Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center is offering a four-week seminar, Parkinson Disease 101, for those with Parkinson’s disease and their families.
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