No Silver Bullet is a group started by PwP for PwP, their carers, & PD Professionals, all of the firm belief that there is so much more that a PwP can do than just pop meds! We all get a different version of PD to deal with & as they say, "There is no one silver bullet to cure all!" So we hope by sharing expert’s research with you that something mentioned will help you! Please share this content VERY IMPORTANT MESSAGE:- Please be aware, we are not Doctors, Neurologists or PD Professionals, s ...
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"Finding the energy: What happens to mitochondria in PD?" by Prof Sonia Gandhi
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Prof Sonia Gandhi joined us to share her expertise on how Mitochondria affects PD with an excellent presentation followed by a very probing Q&A by our well informed audience. Prof Gandhi is a leading expert in the process of protein misfolding, in which smaller proteins, monomers, join together to form larger proteins, oligomers, and how this proce…
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"Why I am optimistic that we might now have a Silver Bullet for Parkinson's" by Dr Jonathan Sackner-Bernstein
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We had the pleasure of a presentation by Dr Jonathan Sackner-Bernstein, MD, on the topic of "Why I am optimistic that we might now have a Silver Bullet for Parkinson's", followed by a Q&A session of almost 50 probing questions from our audience. Dr. Jonathan Sackner-Bernstein is transforming the treatment of Parkinson’s disease (PD). First, he disc…
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"Practical strategies for a happier life with Parkinson's"- an interview with Dr Michael Okun
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We had the pleasure of interviewing Dr Michael Okun on the topic of "Practical strategies for living a happier life with Parkinson's". Dr Okun is a worldwide recognised leader on Parkinson’s disease, is the distinguished Professor of Neurology and Director of the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases at the University of Florida Health. …
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"How can medical cannabis help people with Parkinson's" by Dr. Michelle Sexton
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We were delighted to host Dr Michelle Sexton who presented on the topic of "How can medical cannabis help people with Parkinson's" and here is the recording of the event. About the speaker:- Dr. Sexton is an integrative medicine specialist and respected pioneer in the field of medical cannabis. She has over thirty years of experience as a midwife, …
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"The importance of genetics in finding a cure for Parkinson's" by Prof Christine Klein
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We were delighted to host Prof Christine Klein who talked to us about "The importance of genetics in finding a cure for Parkinson's". It was a really interesting presentation and followed by a very good Q&A with excellent questions from you our audience, so thank you. It is now a very worthwhile Podcast and video (on our YouTube Channel https://www…
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“The role of Focused Ultrasound in the management of PD" presented by Dr Raul Martinez-Fernandez
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We are excited to share our latest interview with you all, in which Dr Raul Martinez- Fernandez explains the therapy of Focused Ultrasound, a therapy that offers appropriate candidates with an alternative to the more intrusive DBS. It is of course not a replacement for DBS, simply an alternative offering a solution for those with differing symptoms…
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"PD research takeaways from 2023 & research to be looking for in 2024" presented by Dr. Simon Stott
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We are delighted to host Dr. Simon Stott again in what is becoming our regular start to the year's presentations. And what better way than to hear Dr. Stott's main PD research takeaways from 2023 and research results he will be looking for in 2024. For those of you who are unfamiliar with Dr. Stott's work, Dr Stott is the Director of Research at Cu…
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"Light therapy for Parkinson's":- Dr Wayne Markman CEO SYMBYX
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Light Therapy is an area of great interest and hope for PwP worldwide, as shown by the viewing numbers for our 3 previous NSB4PD sessions over the last 48 months. Here in this interview with Dr Wayne Markman, CEO of SYMBYX, we explore how photobiomodulation devices directly address the gut, vagus nerve and brain. SYMBYX's mission is to develop medi…
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"In the Shoes of a Woman living with Parkinson's" by Dr Annelien Oosterbaan & Richelle Flanagan
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Annelien and Richelle delve into a topic that is often overlooked, but holds great importance for them as female Parkinson's Disease (PD) advocates. They shed light on how Parkinson's impacts a woman's life, focusing on the various hormonal stages and how they can affect symptoms and the effectiveness of medication. They bring attention to the chal…
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Dr Lorraine Kalia "Drug repurposing for Parkinson's therapies"
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Some of the most promising disease modifying therapies being developed at the moment are based on drug repurposing (eg Exenatide/Ambroxol), making this webinar essential for anyone suffering from Parkinson's or caring for someone suffering from Parkinson's. Dr Lorraine Kalia shares with us her expertise and brings us up to date with the latest news…
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Parkinson's disease:- CUE1, a wearable device to reduce slowness & stiffness in Parkinson's
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We are delighted to welcome back the CEO and Founder of Charconeurotech to tell us more about the CUE1 device to help with Parkinson's symptoms Charco Neurotech, the company behind CUE1, was founded by CEO Lucy Jung and named after Professor Charcot, who discovered the therapeutic effects of vibratory stimulation on Parkinson's in the 19th century.…
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Parkinson's disease:- "The Parkinson's glove & Vibrotactile fingertip stimulation to ease Parkinson’s symptoms" by Dr Peter Tass
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Dr. Peter Tass from Stanford Medical School talks to us about “The Parkinson's glove & Vibrotactile fingertip stimulation to ease Parkinson’s symptoms”. A very very interesting device currently being trialed in the USA, with huge potential to dramatically improve the lives of many with PD About the Speaker:- Peter Tass studied medicine (MD, Ulm and…
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Parkinson's disease "What do successful people do to slow down PD progression?” Dr. Laurie Mischley
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If you want to know where to start in addressing your PD symptoms then this is the place and the video to start with. Dr. Mischley gives us a roadmap to what successful people do, linking topics that many of our previous world-leading speakers have spoken to us about before. Much of the session focuses on The Parkinson Symptom Tracker (PRO-PD App) …
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Parkinson's disease:- Julie Jones Exercise & Physical activity; Getting started & staying active
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We are all becoming very aware of the huge benefits of exercise with PD but where do you start and what do you need to do? Julie Jones is a very experienced physiotherapist with a specialist interest in Parkinson’s and so is perfectly qualified to guide PwP to get more active and feel the benefits of exercise. This is an excellent and natural follo…
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Parkinson's Disease:- Dr Rick Helmich "Managing Stress with Parkinson's Disease"
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We are delighted to bring you Dr. Rick Helmich on the topic of "Managing stress with Parkinson's" Dr. Rick Helmich was recommended to us by Prof Bas Bloem, who considers Rick to be the leading authority in this field. Rick will be discussing stress (both acute and chronic) and the effect that this has on people with Parkinson's disease. Rick's pass…
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Dear Friend, We are thrilled to announce the launch of a new YOPN Podcast, featuring an inspiring story about two of our very own co-founders of NoSilverBullet4PD, Michel Planquart and Mark Limebear. Through this podcast, you can discover how their friendship and shared experience of living with Parkinson's disease led them to create a community of…
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Parkinson's Disease- Dr Matthew Phillips: Fasting & Dietary Strategies as Parkinson's Therapies
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Listen to this excellent presentation with a very good Q&A at the end, of Dr. Matthew Phillips exploring the potential therapeutic benefits of metabolic strategies, particularly fasting and ketogenic diets, in neurological disorders. Matt is a clinical and research neurologist at Waikato Hospital, Hamilton, New Zealand. His foremost passion is to e…
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Parkinson's Disease:- Dr. Simon Stott's research highlights from 2022 & what's in store for 2023
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Dr. Simon Stott talks to us about his main PD research takeaways from 2022 and the research results he will be looking for in 2023. Simon is the Director of Research at Cure Parkinson's. The trust is an international supporter of both lab- and clinic-based research on Parkinson's. Originally from New Zealand, Simon has more than 20 years of experie…
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Parkinson's Disease: Dr Alfonso Fasano -DBS, FUS & Infusion Pumps: how they can help people with PD
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Dr. Alfonso Fasano is one of the World's leading authorities on Parkinson's disease and joined us to talk about some of his specialties, DBS, Focused Ultrasound, and Infusion Pumps. Dr. Alfonso Fasano holds the Chair in Neuromodulation at the University of Toronto and University Health Network. He is a Professor in the Department of Medicine (Divis…
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Parkinson's Disease:- An update on Red Light Therapy - Photobiomodulation Oct 2022
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Red Light Therapy (Photobiomodulation) & the science behind its possibilities is a growing topic within the Parkinson's community. Listen to this Podcast, the second of two, that No Silver Bullet recorded in Oct 2022 with Dr. Catherine Hamilton. We were delighted to host Dr.Catherine Hamilton, a retired medical practitioner & author of the Red Ligh…
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Parkinson's Disease:- Prof Bas Bloem "What type of exercise is best for people with Parkinson's"
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Professor Bloem is one of, if not the World's leading authorities on Parkinson's disease. He shares with us his research on this important topic and helps us understand how to best manage our symptoms through exercise. The expression “citius, fortius, altius” (Latin for “faster, higher, stronger”) is the Olympic motto indicating what is required to…
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Parkinson's Disease: Dr Simon Stott reviews research for 2021 and looks ahead to 2022 (recorded Jan 2022)
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Simon is the Deputy Director of Research at Cure Parkinson’s reviewing in January 2022, stand-out research that took place in 2021. Simon also gives us his top research tips to look out for in 2022 with the repurposing of drugs. The Cure Parkinson's Trust is an international supporter of both lab- and clinic-based research on Parkinson’s. Originall…
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Parkinson's Disease:- "Drug research & development review in April 2022" by Dr Kevin McFarthing
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This presentation gives an overview in April 2022 of research and clinical development for Parkinson’s, starting with an overview of trends. The 350+ active projects will be categorised by their position on the road to the patient and the objective, whether it is for symptom relief or disease modification. If you would like a link to the presentati…
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Parkinson's Disease:- CUE1 a non invasive wearable device to improve movement and quality of Life
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We were delighted to host Lucy Jung CEO and Alex Dallman-Porter COO of Charco Neurotech, discussing their highly anticipated device the CUE1. CUE1 is a small non-invasive device that is worn on the body to administer specialised vibratory stimulation to relieve the movement symptoms of Parkinson’s It combines the principles of Focussed Vibrotactile…
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Parkinson's Disease:- Matt Eagles Interview “Positivity in Adversity – 46 years living with Parkinson’s”
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Diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease when he was 7 yrs old, Matt has lived with the disease for forty-six years and has become an expert in his own condition. His positive attitude is both amazing and very infectious so do take time to watch. This is a rare opportunity to learn from someone who has so much experience with Parkinson’s disease. Matt sp…
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Parkinson's Disease:-"The Woman who can smell Parkinson's"- Joy Milne's story
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We were delighted to welcome Joy Milne who shared her incredible story of how she discovered that she could smell Parkinson's Disease on people. Her story is so much more than that so please watch as she shares her journey with us and tells us how she is helping to enable the early detection of this disease. Thank you Joy. Follow Joy on social medi…
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Parkinson's Disease:- Red Light Therapy - Photobiomodulation by Dr. Catherine Hamilton
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We were delighted to host Dr.Catherine Hamilton, a retired medical practitioner and author of the Red Lights on the Brain blog. Together with Ron Brown, an electronics engineer, Catherine established Well Red Pty a company that produces and distributes the "Well Red Coronet". The topic of Catherine's talk was, "Red and near-infrared lights – can th…
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Parkinson's Disease :-Prof Roger Barker "Can we repair the brain in PD using cell based therapies"
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An excellent discussion in which Professor Roger Barker shares his expertise on whether it is possible to repair the brain in Parkinson's disease using cell-based therapies? Questions include:- What is Parkinson's disease? What are we trying to repair in PD? What is the target population for cellular therapy? How close have we come with Dopamine ce…
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Parkinson's Disease:- "What if I discovered the Silver Bullet?" by Dr. Jonathan Sackner-Bernstein
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Motivated by a friend’s suffering from Parkinson’s, Dr. Sackner-Bernstein focused on a gap in our understanding of the disease: no one had so far measured the amount of dopamine in the dopaminergic neurons of people with Parkinson’s. This is critically important because he believes dopamine is toxic to these cells, which would then be a driver of n…
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Parkinson's Disease:- "The missing ingredient for successful disease modification" by Dr Alberto Espay
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Dr. Alberto Espay is a Professor and Chair of the Gardner Center for Parkinson’s disease at the University of Cincinnati. He has published over 300 research articles and 8 books on neurodegenerative diseases. The models used to define certain neurodegenerative conditions (such as "Parkinson’s") have largely remained the same for over a century. The…
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An excellent interview with Daphne Bryan, author of the book "Parkinson's and the B1 therapy" explains this very interesting treatment. In 2011, the Italian neurologist Dr. Antonio Costantini began treating his Parkinson’s patients with high doses of vitamin B1. As a result, he saw many of their symptoms improve, with no obvious progression in the …
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Parkinson's Disease:- Prof Tom Foltynie "Does the repurposing of diabetes drugs offer hope for PD"
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An excellent presentation from Prof Tom Foltynie followed by an examining Q &A session from the audience, probing further into the benefits of these drugs, giving real-time trial updates and some testimony from some PwP actually on the trial giving us a real insight. Professor Tom Foltynie is Professor of Neurology in the Department of Clinical and…
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