The Hospital Research Foundation Group Impact Report - Flipbook - Page 44
PARKINSON’S
Every day
50 people
are diagnosed
with Parkinson’s
in Australia.
YOUR IMPACT IN 2025:
Providing nurse support, occupational
Trialling F-DOPA scanning technology
therapy, counselling, exercise and art
to improve Parkinson’s diagnosis
therapy to those living with Parkinson’s
Investigating faecal transplants as a way
Running education sessions, support
to improve Parkinson’s gut symptoms
groups and social activities for those
living with Parkinson’s
Improving pain care for people living
with Parkinson’s
Evaluating the benefits of exercise
and light therapy to ease Parkinson’s
symptoms
Investigating the ‘gut-brain axis’ to better
understand how Parkinson’s develops
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Investigating the level of care for people
living with Parkinson’s in regional areas
Evaluating whether spider venom can
be used to treat Parkinson’s
