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The Parkinson Association is a Southern California mental health care service organization, supports (Parkinson's research ) and is a not-for-profit organization. The Parkinson's Association helps people with Parkinson's disease navigate the symptoms of Parkinson's through medical support programs, education, research, awareness and support for those with (Parkinson's disease ). Parkinson's families are treated through managing the symptoms. == History == The organization was known as the Parkinson's Association of San Diego until it expanded into the greater Los Angeles Area. It re-branded in 2013 to become The Parkinson's Association, expanding services to all of Southern California. Today, The Parkinson's Association offers programs and services to assist Parkinson’s patients, their family members, and care partners. Parkinson's support groups are positioned throughout San Diego, Orange and Los Angeles Counties. This is a Southern California-based Information & Referral Center, while conducting community based symposiums, workshops and services. The Parkinson's Association serves local communities with innovative health care programs including Minds and Motion Health Services. These services include direct programs to help Parkinson's families with counseling, physical and voice therapies. The national Parkinson's magazine, Parkinsonian.org, was established in 2013. Over 38,000 subscribers, including 17,000 medical professionals across the United States, read news articles, scientific findings and health and fitness tips for families living with Parkinson's disease. The Parkinson's Association research scientists collaborates with other research organizations on Parkinson's specific stem cell research and disease progression projects. The stem cell research uses patients DNA through skin fibroblasts and converts them to stem cells, then to dopamine producing neurons. Upon approval of the FDA these cells are intended to be implanted in patients replacing lost neurons. The disease progression studies are based on tracking cognitive behavior therapies and mental health counseling to track changes as the patients age. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Parkinson's Association」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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