Cafe Scientifique - Should we monitor Parkinson's over the phone?
Our voices are affected by Parkinson’s disease as much as our limb movements. The development of novel technology means that we may now be able to detect symptoms over a simple voice recording, but is this a suitable way to monitor the disease? What is the brain activity relating to these physical manifestations of the illness? Join applied mathematician Dr Max Little and neuroscientist Dr Mark Ungless as we delve deeper into the nature of Parkinson’s and discuss the potential benefits of an unprecedented form of testing. Dr Max Little is a lecturer and Wellcome Trust-MIT postdoctoral research fellow at Aston Unive...
Source: Nature Network London - Upcoming Events - March 28, 2013 Category: Science Source Type: events

Parkinsons – how can a pharmacist get involved webinar
The aim of this webinar is to review medicines used in the management of Parkinson’s and discuss how pharmacists can support their patients to improve their quality of life including raising awareness of the importance of patients receiving and taking their medicines on time. Venue: Online Start date: Tue, 05 Mar 2013 19:00:00 +0000 End date: Tue, 05 Mar 2013 20:00:00 +0000 (Source: Nature Network London - Upcoming Events)
Source: Nature Network London - Upcoming Events - January 29, 2013 Category: Science Source Type: events