Tag: Parkinson’s
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Darlington Grandad Survives Mountain Fall After Nine-Hour Rescue
Lasting resilience in the face of danger Keith Wilson, a 74-year-old grandfather from Darlington, narrowly survived a dangerous mountain fall that could have ended in tragedy. His recovery is as much a testament to his grit as to the swift, organized response from a team of volunteers who dedicated hours to bring him to safety.…
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Darlington Grandad Survives Mountain Fall: Nine-Hour Rescue Praised as Heroic
Miraculous Escape Under Harsh Conditions In a remarkable tale of endurance and community courage, a Darlington grandfather has survived a life‑threatening fall on a mountain after a grueling nine‑hour rescue operation. Keith Wilson, aged 74, was found by a search and rescue team after slipping on rugged terrain, with responders working through the frigid conditions…
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Blood Test Could Detect Parkinson’s Before Tremors Appear
Early Signals: Could a Blood Test Detect Parkinson’s Sooner? Parkinson’s disease (PD) is widely recognized by its motor symptoms — tremors, stiffness, and slowed movement. But by the time those tremors appear, substantial neuronal loss has already occurred. Recent research suggests a simple, low-cost blood test might reveal biological changes years before classic symptoms emerge,…
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Blood Test Aims to Detect Parkinson’s Before Tremors Start
New frontiers in Parkinson’s detection Researchers are exploring whether a simple blood test could reveal Parkinson’s disease long before characteristic tremors or movement difficulties appear. The idea is to identify faint biological signals—biomarkers in the blood—that indicate the brain is undergoing subtle changes associated with Parkinson’s. If successful, this approach could shift the disease from…
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Blood Test Shows Promise for Detecting Parkinson’s Before Tremors
Early Biological Signals in the Blood Parkinson’s disease has long been diagnosed after motor symptoms like tremors and stiffness appear. New research, however, suggests that subtle biological changes in the blood long before these symptoms emerge could reveal an imminent diagnosis. If confirmed and scaled, a simple blood test could transform how clinicians approach this…
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Farmers Under Pressure: Parkinson’s Link to Pesticides Sparks U.S. Outcry
Introduction: A Growing Crisis in the Fields Across rural America, thousands of farmers are facing a troubling health crisis: Parkinson’s disease, a progressive brain disorder, appears disproportionately among those who work the land and handle pesticides. Local families describe a troubling pattern—early tremors, muscle stiffness, and a slowing of daily tasks—paired with growing concerns that…
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Surrey neurologist wins award to advance Parkinson’s disease research
Surrey neurologist earns top honor to advance Parkinson’s research Dr. Jason Chan, a physician-scientist at Surrey Memorial Hospital, has been recognized with the 2025 Michael Smith Health Research BC Health Professional-Investigator Award. The prestigious honor comes with significant funding intended to accelerate cutting-edge Parkinson’s disease research and improve patient outcomes across British Columbia. What the…
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Personalized Pain Care Could Transform Life for Australians with Parkinson’s
Overview: The Hidden Burden of Pain in Parkinson’s Parkinson’s disease is widely recognized for tremors and mobility challenges, yet many Australians living with the condition also face persistent pain. Pain can be non-motor in origin, arising from muscle rigidity, postural changes, neuropathic factors, and the tremor-related strain on joints. For some, pain worsens as the…