The association in the media 2021
An article about the effect of the corona lockdown on the condition of Parkinson's patients, which was published in several newspapers at the initiative of the Parkinson's Association
Because of the closures: the condition of 43% of Parkinson's patients worsened
The patients reported to researchers from Haifa University about worsening symptoms such as lack of balance, stiffness and tremors • The researchers: It is necessary to develop a solution even during periods of social distancing.
For the full article on the Israel Hayom website - news pages 31-03-2021
For the full article on the Israel Hayom website - the newspaper's health section website 31-03-2021
Radio North - the health program private doctor 09-04-2021
An interview with Dr. Meir Kestenbaum, deputy director of the neurology department and director of the movement disorders clinic, at the Meir Medical Center in Kfar Saba on the occasion of Parkinson's disease awareness month: about the symptoms of the disease, motor and non-motor symptoms and the scope of the disease in Israel, the importance of supportive treatments and the challenges facing patients today. The Israel Parkinson Association promotes the disease awareness month every year.
An article about the effect of the corona virus on the condition of Parkinson's patients, which was published in several newspapers at the initiative of the Parkinson's Association
The corona epidemic has hit Parkinson's patients hard. Now we have to get them back to normal.
The congestion in the hospitals delayed operations for patients and the corona restrictions reduced the response to treatments. In the health system, we now need to raise awareness of the accumulated hardships and increase assistance to patients.
For the full article on the Haaretz website - the newspaper's website - health section 11-04-2021
For the full article on the MSN site - health site - health section 11-04-2021
Faithful stake - medical section 12-04-2021
On the occasion of disease awareness month:
Dramatic increase in the number of Parkinson's patients in the world
Dr. Benizri, a senior neurologist and specialist in movement disorders: "Today there are no treatments that can cure or stop the progression of the disease, but there are advanced treatments that make it possible to significantly improve the quality of life, prevent severe disability and improve life expectancy."
Yedioth Ahronoth - The Health Supplement - Times Plus 21-04-2021
Much more than vibrations
Depression, pain, constipation and more: the lesser known symptoms of Parkinson's
YNET - health news 26-04-2021
At the age of 27, Chen became ill with Parkinson's: "I was shocked, they told me it must be a mistake"
Shortly after the birth of her daughter, Chen Ovadia began to hear from people that she was dragging her left leg. Later she herself felt that "something in my body had changed". After she was diagnosed with Parkinson's, her whole life changed. On the occasion of the disease awareness month, she says: "Whoever begins to suffer from tremors in the hands - should go get tested. It must not be neglected. Parkinson's can appear at any age."