Re: Hi

[Rosanne Esposito <rosanne@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

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>Hi, my name is Jason and I'm new to the list.  My father, age 65, was just
>diagnosed with Parkinson's about 2 weeks ago.  As I know little about the
>disease, I've been doing all the reading and seeking out of information that I
>can and so stumbled upon this mailing list.  I'm very interested in finding
>out about new research or work that has been done in the field as most books
>I've found are dated 1992 or earlier.
>

Jason:

Here are some recent articles that have appeared on this list, with 2 info
sources.  The list has generated significantly more traffic lately because
of the NYT article (pallidotomy), a couple of prime time "real life"
dramatizations (apochrypha about pallidotomies and their success or lack
thereof) and a Chicago Hope episode about a PD sufferer who has fetal
tissue injected into his brain (I think that was part one last week, which
ended with the needle being inserted--part 2 this week, maybe even
tonight--check the TV listings).

My father (age 70) diagnosed about 4 1/2 years ago, has been on the
standard medications (eldepryl and sinament--not sure of the doses) with
some side effects, but overall, in pretty good shape.  He is still working
minimum 12 hour days (I trait I have to admit to sharing), and playing a
better game of golf than I ever will (but then again, I don't play).

You'll find lots of info here both professional and personal.  Let me know
if I can get you any more info.