• There are still a few spaces available for The Art Cart event on Saturday, November 23. For more information, contact Lauren at laurenme@uab.edu or 205-996-1488.

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    Registration is now open for the 2019 Parkinson’s Symposium in Birmingham!

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  • Our Mission

    To improve the quality of life for those affected by Parkinson’s Disease in the State of Alabama.

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  • Pre-clinical research may slow effects of Parkinson’s

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  • Spotlight on Juárez Boxing

    Birmingham takes the fight to Parkinson’s Disease!

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  • My Diagnosis

    Alabama patients and caregivers reflecting on their Parkinson’s Disease diagnosis.

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Life Doesn’t Allow Do-overs, So Move On from Guilt

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Taste for a Cure 2019: Event Recap

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The Diagnosis

Currently, the diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease is purely a clinical one. This means it is based on:

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  • Medical history or description of your problem

This surprises many people, given the medical tests, laboratory work and imaging studies that are used to [Click to Read More]

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Coping with the Diagnosis

The following is an excerpt from the book Alter The Course. Newly Diagnosed Parkinson’s disease.

Parkinson’s disease is an unexpected- and unwanted- twist and turn in your life journey. Like any journey there is uncertainty about what lies ahead, how things will change or where your life with PD will take you.  Although you cannot completely control your future, certain choices you make can guide your course to set your path in the best direction. [Click to Read More]

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Parkinson’s Disease Overview

Parkinson’s overview and UAB Research update delivered Dr. David Standeart during the 2015 PAA Symposium in Birmingham.

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