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May 15, 2017, 12:43 ET Survey Examined Social Support in Parkinson's Disease from the Patient's Perspective

The Parkinson Alliance conducted its 26th survey-based research, entitled Social Support and Parkinson's Disease: The Patient's Perspective....

Mar 06, 2017, 10:12 ET The 23rd Parkinson's Unity Walk to Take Place on Saturday, April 22nd in New York City's Central Park

The Parkinson Alliance announced today that the 23rd Parkinson's Unity Walk will be held on April 22, 2017 in New York City's Central Park. Thousands ...

Oct 19, 2016, 11:15 ET Survey Examines Patient Perceptions of Cognitive Changes in Parkinson's Disease

The Parkinson Alliance conducted its 21st survey-based research, entitled Cognition and Parkinson's Disease: The Patient's Perspective. Changes in...

Jun 23, 2016, 01:44 ET Key Opinion Leaders in Deep Brain Stimulation (Mid-Atlantic Region) Gathered for a Consensus Meeting

Copious amounts of research related to Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) can be found in scientific journals, with increasing numbers each year. Despite...

Mar 23, 2016, 12:28 ET Survey Examines Patient Perceptions of Nutrition and Diet in Managing the Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease

The Parkinson Alliance conducted its 20th survey-based research, entitled Nutrition in Parkinson's Disease: A Closer Look at the Patient's...

Mar 02, 2016, 02:09 ET The 22nd Parkinson's Unity Walk to Take Place on Saturday, April 23rd in New York City's Central Park

The Parkinson Alliance announced today that the 22nd Parkinson's Unity Walk will be held on April 23, 2016 in New York City's Central Park. Thousands ...

Oct 07, 2015, 10:25 ET The Parkinson Alliance Survey Reports a Relationship Between Patience and Well-Being in Parkinson's Disease

The Parkinson Alliance conducted its 19th survey-based research, entitled Patience and Well-Being in Parkinson's Disease. The survey examined how...

Jun 18, 2015, 11:35 ET The 21st Parkinson's Unity Walk Raised More Than $1.7 Million for Parkinson's Research

The Parkinson Alliance announced today that as a result of the 21st Parkinson's Unity Walk, which took place on Saturday, April 25, 2015, over $1.7...

Apr 16, 2015, 11:33 ET The Parkinson Alliance Reports Findings Pertaining to Patient's Perspective About Exercise and Parkinson's Disease

The Parkinson Alliance (PA) completed their 18th survey based research, entitled Exercise in Parkinson's Disease With and Without DBS: A Closer Look...

Mar 02, 2015, 10:06 ET Every Step Counts at the 21st Parkinson's Unity Walk on April 25th at Central Park in New York City

The Parkinson Alliance announced today that the 21st Parkinson's Unity Walk will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2015, in a 1.4 mile Walk around...

Oct 20, 2014, 09:45 ET Autonomic Dysfunction in Parkinson's Disease With and Without Deep Brain Stimulation

New findings from The Parkinson Alliance (PA) survey entitled "Autonomic Dysfunction in Parkinson's Disease With and Without Deep Brain Stimulation"...

Sep 10, 2014, 09:23 ET 15th Carnegie Center 5K and Fun Run to Take Place on September 27 in Princeton's Carnegie Center

The Parkinson Alliance announced today that the 15th Carnegie Center 5K and Fun Run (CC5K) will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2014, in...

Jul 22, 2014, 03:33 ET 20th Parkinson's Unity Walk Raises More Than $1.6 Million in Donations for Parkinson's Research

Over 11,000 people from across the country came together on Saturday, April 26th in New York's Central Park in support of the 2014 Parkinson's Unity...

Apr 18, 2014, 10:35 ET 20th Parkinson's Unity Walk to Take Place on April 26 in New York City's Central Park

The Parkinson Alliance announced today that the 20th Parkinson's Unity Walk will take place on Saturday, April 26, 2014, in New York City's Central...

Dec 12, 2013, 12:53 ET Falls and Fear of Falling in Parkinson's Disease With and Without Deep Brain Stimulation

New findings from The Parkinson Alliance (PA) show that falls are highly prevalent in Parkinson's disease (PD) and may be adversely impacted by deep...

Sep 04, 2013, 10:18 ET 14th Carnegie Center 5K and Fun Run to Raise Funds and Awareness for Parkinson's Research Will be Held on September 28th in Princeton's Carnegie Center

The Parkinson Alliance announced today that the 14th Carnegie Center 5K and Fun Run (CC5K) will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2013, in...

May 21, 2013, 09:00 ET 19th Parkinson's Unity Walk Raises More than $1.6 Million in Support of Parkinson's Research

The Parkinson Alliance proudly announced today that the 19th Parkinson's Unity Walk held on Saturday, April 27, 2013 in New York City's Central Park, ...

Apr 22, 2013, 08:00 ET Make Every Step Count at 19th Annual Parkinson's Unity Walk in New York

To help find the cause of and a cure for Parkinson's disease, The Parkinson Alliance is encouraging all Americans to register for the 19th annual...

Aug 30, 2012, 12:42 ET Communities to Unite at 13th Carnegie Center 5K and Fun Run in Support of the Parkinson's Community

Together with the Parkinson's community, hundreds of local runners and walkers have signed up for the 2012 Carnegie Center 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run for...

Mar 31, 2011, 08:00 ET 2011 Parkinson's Unity Walk to Take Place on Saturday, April 16 in New York City's Central Park

The Parkinson Alliance announced today that the 2011 Parkinson's Unity Walk will take place on Saturday, April 16, 2011, in New York City's Central...

Apr 29, 2010, 09:00 ET Thousands Walk in Support of the Parkinson's Community at the 2010 Parkinson's Unity Walk

With spring in the air and spring in their step, more than 10,000 people joined forces to help raise funds for Parkinson's disease research on...

Apr 07, 2010, 12:00 ET 2010 Parkinson's Unity Walk to Take Place on April 24 in New York City's Central Park

The Parkinson Alliance announced today that the 2010 Parkinson's Unity Walk will take place on Saturday, April 24, 2010 in New York City's Central...