In today’s episode Tom Spence and neurologist, Robert Shorr, MD, discuss the diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease and strategies for early detection. Early detection is an important opportunity for early and aggressive management of this progressively debilitating disease. As part of today’s episode Neurosearch VP Wayne Pickerell speaks with several patients who have courageously participated in Parkinson’s related medical research studies and they share their stories with listeners. Today’s show which originally aired on radio station KKZZ (1400 AM) highlights an exciting community outreach program organized by Susan Kline, executive director of the Hazel Hutchman Memorial Neuroscience Center; A Parkinson’s disease Info Fair and Free Screening Clinic. This event is scheduled to occur in Ventura, CA on September 26, 2008 from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. For anyone from the Ventura area, please come and join us for this exiting information opportunity.
