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From Psychiatry to Parkinson’s: One Researcher’s Lasting Commitment to Advancing a Cure for Parkinson’s
September 26, 2024
… ultimately leading to discoveries on the genetics of mental illness in a historically protected community. It was …
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Engaging the LGBTQIA+ Community, Caregivers and Care Providers in Research on Living with Parkinson’s Disease
… We will work with the LGBTQIA+ community to learn about the health needs of individuals with PD. We will talk to … caregivers about their care experiences. We will also ask healthcare providers about their work with people with PD in … Hypothesis: Because LGBTQIA+ adults have more problems with health and care than those in the general population, we …
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Ask the (Guest!) MD: Broken Bones (Fractures) and Parkinson’s Disease
November 17, 2023
… and Parkinson’s coming in early 2024. Maintain bone health. Stronger bones are less prone to fractures. People … should take vitamin D or prescription medication for bone health. Review all your medications with your doctor … safety evaluation. Occupational therapists or other home health professionals can review your home environment for …
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Mark Damesyn, DrPH, MPH
… Surveillance and Research Branch within the Center for Healthy Communities (California Department of Public Health) where he leads the California Cancer Registry, the …
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Chien-Chi Huang, MS
… Huang is founder and executive director of Asian Women for Health (AWFH) and a bilingual (Chinese/English) health educator with strong ties in Asian American …
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Yvette Cozier
… Inclusion and Justice at Boston University School of Public Health. A member of the leadership team for the Black Women’s Health Study (BWHS) for the past 26 years, her research has …