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The Parkinson’s NSW HealthLine

1800 644 189 is more than the number of the Parkinson’s NSW HealthLine (formerly referred to as InfoLine); it’s your gateway to a range of services facilitated by a team of Parkinson’s […]

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Understanding Parkinson's Dementia

Shared decision making workshop

FRAILTY: THE ROLE OF SKILFUL COMMUNICATION IN PROMOTING A tailored program sponsored by the NSW Agency for Clinical Innovation, for health professionals, consumers and carers with an interest in frailty. […]

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Sinemet CR® medication back in stock in Australia

Merck Sharp & Dohme (manufacturer of Sinemet CR®) have advised that The Sinemet CR® (levodopa/carbidopa) shortage situation has been resolved and a registered Australian Sinemet CR® product is now available. […]

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Orthostatic Hypotension

It also known as postural hypotension – is a form of low blood pressure. It happens when the blood vessels do not constrict (tighten) as you stand up from a sitting […]

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New Parkinson’s Nurse for Tweed Region

People living with Parkinson’s in Northern NSW now have the support of a Rebecca Manners, a newly appointed Parkinson’s Specialist Nurse based in Ballina. Rebecca Manners – Parkinson’s Specialist Nurse […]

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Gut fungi research

Since 2014, researchers have been studying the gut as a key area in potentially unravelling the mysteries of what causes Parkinson’s to develop. Although Parkinson’s kills brain cells that affect […]

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My [Parkinson’s] Life – Helen Tan

Having Parkinson’s is just one aspect of a person’s life story. We want to share more stories of the varied lives of people currently living with Parkinson’s. Helen Tan Caregiver […]

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Online meetings for support groups

New Dates for 2025 out soon!

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Skin Swab Test Could Help Diagnose Parkinson’s

Source – The Independent.co.uk Scientists are edging closer to developing a “game-changing” test that could reduce the time it takes to diagnose Parkinson’s. A new approach could accelerate the diagnosis […]

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Meet the staff – Gary Cowlishaw

Donor Development Manager More than 90 percent of Parkinson’s NSW income comes from the generosity of individuals through donations and gifts left in their wills. Without the help of generous […]

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Why you need more vitamin B3 in your diet

Vitamin B3, or niacin, is one of the vitamins needed for human life. While it is necessary for everyone, it may have added value for people with inherited Parkinson’s. In […]

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World Parkinson’s Day 2021

11 April will be World Parkinson’s Day – part of World Parkinson’s Awareness Month. Throughout the month there will be events taking place across Australia and the globe to raise […]

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14th January 2025

Loneliness Could Raise Risk for Parkinson’s, Study Finds

Loneliness can leave many feeling desolate, but new research now suggests it may also leave people vulnerable to Parkinson’s disease.  Among more than 490,000 people listed in the UK Biobank […]
14th January 2025

Legumes may lower risk of Parkinson’s symptoms with sleep disorder

A diet rich in legumes – a food group including beans, soybeans, and lentils – was associated with a lower probability of Parkinson’s symptoms starting to appear in adults under […]