Tag: Parkinson’s Disease
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New Study Links Air Pollution with Higher Parkinson’s Risk
What the study found Researchers have issued a cautious but growing warning: prolonged exposure to certain industrial chemicals in the air—specifically trichloroethylene (TCE)—may be a substantial, previously overlooked contributor to Parkinson’s disease. In their latest analysis, scientists identified a pattern suggesting that people living in areas with higher ambient TCE levels over years of exposure…
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Researchers warn of overlooked factor in Parkinson’s risk: Could air pollution from TCE be substantial?
New findings spotlight a possible environmental trigger for Parkinson’s disease Researchers are drawing attention to an overlooked factor that may contribute to Parkinson’s disease: chronic exposure to industrial chemicals in the air. A recent study suggests that long-term exposure to trichloroethylene, or TCE, a solvent widely used in manufacturing and metal degreasing, could be linked…
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New Study Links Industrial Air Pollution to Parkinson’s Risk: Could TCE Exposure Be a Major Factor
Introduction: A New Piece of the Parkinson’s Puzzle Researchers are sounding alarms about an overlooked environmental risk factor for Parkinson’s disease: industrial air pollution. A growing body of evidence points to chemical exposures, particularly trichloroethylene (TCE), as a potential contributor to the development of Parkinson’s. While genetics play a role, environmental factors are increasingly being…
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Surrey Neurologist Wins Award to Advance Parkinson’s Research
Recognition for Groundbreaking Parkinson’s Research in Surrey A Surrey Memorial Hospital neurologist has been honored for his important work in Parkinson’s disease research. Dr. Jason Chan has received the 2025 Michael Smith Health Research BC Health Professional-Investigator Award, underscoring the community’s commitment to advancing treatments and improving the lives of people living with Parkinson’s. The…
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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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Surrey Neurologist Wins Prestigious Award to Accelerate Parkinson’s Disease Research
Surrey Neurologist Honored for Parkinson’s Disease Research In a significant milestone for Canadian medical research, Dr. Jason Chan, a neurologist at Surrey Memorial Hospital, has been named the recipient of the 2025 Michael Smith Health Research BC Health Professional-Investigator Award. The prestigious honor comes with substantial funding aimed at advancing Parkinson’s disease research and translating…
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Pauline Collins: Remembering the Shirley Valentine star who lit up the stage and screen
Pauline Collins dies at 85, leaving a lasting mark on stage and screen British actress Pauline Collins, best known for her iconic role in the 1989 Barcelona of theatre and film, Shirley Valentine, has died at the age of 85. The news was confirmed by her family, who said she died peacefully at her care…
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Pauline Collins Dies at 85: Shirley Valentine Star
British Actress Pauline Collins Dies at 85, Remembered for Shirley Valentine Pauline Collins, the beloved actress best known for her Tony- and Olivier-winning role in the stage and screen hit Shirley Valentine, has died at the age of 85. Her family confirmed the news, describing her passing as peaceful at her care home in Highgate…
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Pauline Collins, ’Shirley Valentine’ Star, Dies at 85
Veteran Actress Pauline Collins Dies at 85 British actress Pauline Collins, best known for her iconic role in Shirley Valentine and a long-running stage and screen career, has died at the age of 85. Her family confirmed the news, saying she passed away peacefully at her care home in Highgate after living with Parkinson’s disease…
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Personalized Pain Care Could Transform Life for Australians with Parkinson’s
Understanding the Hidden Burden: Pain in Parkinson’s Disease Parkinson’s disease is widely associated with tremors and mobility challenges, yet many Australians living with the condition also wrestle with persistent, non-motor pain. In a country where 1 in roughly 180 people are diagnosed with Parkinson’s, the burden of pain compounds already difficult days, impacting sleep, mood,…