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Home Instead East Sussex office staff walk over 1,000 miles to raise £1,416 for Parkinson's UK
24 Oct 2025 16:38 GMT
Three Home Instead offices across East Sussex have successfully completed a month-long walking challenge, raising £1,416 for Parkinson's UK. Throughout September 2025, Care Professionals and staff from the high-quality home care provider's Brighton …
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Patient with Parkinson's disease plays clarinet during brain surgery in London hospital
24 Oct 2025 16:33 GMT
A patient with Parkinson’s disease has played the clarinet while undergoing a Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) operation, allowing her surgeons to monitor her results instantly, King's College hospital in the UK said.
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Neurologist discusses Parkinson's, loved ones, and treatment on Coast Live
24 Oct 2025 00:03 GMT
HAMPTON ROADS VA. — Parkinson’s disease impacts nearly one million Americans, leading to problems with movement, tremors, and muscle stiffness. But for neurologist and movement disorder specialist Dr. Jill Giordano Farmer, the fight against Parkinson’s isn …
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Experts warn 20,000 people could have hidden Parkinson's - could YOU be one of them? Easy to dismiss signs everyone should know
23 Oct 2025 14:23 GMT
A new study has revealed over 20,000 people in Britain could unknowingly be living with Parkinson's disease.
It is estimated in the UK that someone is diagnosed with the progressive neurological disorder, which destroys the cells in the brain that …
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Music meets medicine as Parkinson's patient plays clarinet during brain surgery
23 Oct 2025 13:23 GMT
LONDON — Music met medicine when a patient played a clarinet solo as she underwent brain surgery for Parkinson's disease and proved that the treatment was working in real time.
Denise Bacon, 65, saw her finger movements improve instantly during four …
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Ten years into his Parkinson's diagnosis, Kirk Gibson is still changing lives in October
23 Oct 2025 10:21 GMT
DETROIT — It’s a Monday night in Michigan, and the greatest World Series hero of them all stands at a podium, speaking in front of a crowded room.
As he begins his speech, he unfolds his hands and reveals a handkerchief. He holds it up for all to see.
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Watch: UK woman with Parkinson's disease plays clarinet during brain surgery
23 Oct 2025 07:12 GMT
An elderly woman in the UK suffering from Parkinson’s disease played the clarinet while undergoing brain surgery at London's King’s College Hospital.
Denise Bacon, 65, a retired speech and language therapist from Crowborough in East Sussex, underwent …
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UK woman with Parkinson's plays clarinet during deep brain stimulation surgery; here’s what happens next
23 Oct 2025 05:50 GMT
No, this is not an episode from House, MD.This is very much a real scenario – and one, that might question your definition of ‘miraculous’.In a remarkable blend of medical advances and music, a 65-year-old British woman has become thge epitome of ‘ …
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APDA Virginia Chapter set for Putting Out Parkinson's
23 Oct 2025 04:00 GMT
SUFFOLK, VA (WTKR)- The Virginia Chapter of the American Parkinson's Disease Association works tirelessly to help those impacted by the ailment. Now it's taking its efforts to the links.
The chapter will host its inaugural Putting Out Parkinson…
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Michael J Fox says Parkinson's disease is a 'bully'
22 Oct 2025 23:29 GMT
Fox previously explained how he tries to keep his sense of humour intact amid his battle with Parkinson's, which causes uncontrollable movements, such as shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination.