PDF Winter 2009 Newsletter

[Stitcher]

PDF Winter 2009 Newsletter (http://www.pdf.org/en/winter09) (click here)

Welcome to the Winter 2009 issue of News & Review. This quarterly publication is designed to keep you informed about the latest news in Parkinson's research and treatments as well as PD community events and efforts. If you would like to receive News & Review by mail, please join our list.

Read each article by using the links below or download the entire issue (links found on the PDF newsletter webpage).

* Genetics and Parkinson's Disease: What Have We Learned?
* PDF Welcomes New Director of Research Programs
* News in Brief
o Study on Deep Brain Stimulation Shows Benefits and Risks
o Trial of Promising Experimental Medication Fails to Show Efficacy
o Stem Cell Potential in Human Testes
o Low Vitamin D Levels Associated with Parkinson's Disease
* Spotlight on Research Supported by PDF: Marina Emborg, M.D., Ph.D.
* Calling Support Group Leaders!
* Dental Health and Parkinson's Disease
* Caregiver Corner: Resources for Parkinson's Care Partners
* Facing the Future When You Are Living Alone with Parkinson's Disease
* PDF Champions in Action: The Second Annual Zwick Pro-Am
* Around & About the Community
o PDWebcast Series Visits Washington
o Join Us for PDF's Spring Gala!

[Judith]

Carolyn was too modest to tell you that she wrote the article "Facing the Future When You Are Living Alone with Parkinson's" that appears in this issue of the newsletter. It is a good article and worth reading.

Bravo, Carolyn!!

[jeanb]

Stitcher --- Well done!

Jean