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      <title><![CDATA[Read the Latest Blog Post from Robin Elliott]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1327091032</link>
      <description><![CDATA[PDF's Executive Director, Robin Elliott, discusses his recent experience at the Light of Day Foundation Concert.
Take a look and share your thoughts!
Read the Blog]]></description>
      <pubdate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[More Vietnam Veterans May Qualify for Agent Orange Disability Benefits]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1327005388</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Parkinson's Disease Foundation (PDF) has received another  important update from the Parkinson&rsquo;s...]]></description>
      <pubdate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Congress Supports Funding for NIH Biomedical Research!]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1324303517</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Parkinson's Disease Foundation (PDF) has received another  important update from the Parkinson&rsquo;s...]]></description>
      <pubdate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Sign Up Now For PAN's Webcast and Hear From Experts About How the Food &amp; Drug Administration&#8217;s Work Impacts the Parkinson's Community!]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1323700473</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Join the Parkinson's Action Network (PAN) and viewers across the country for a live, educational webcast...]]></description>
      <pubdate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Calls Needed Today! Ask Your Members of Congress to Support Funding for Important Research!]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1323355148</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Parkinson's Disease Foundation (PDF) has received another  important update from the Parkinson&rsquo;s...]]></description>
      <pubdate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Ask Your Members of Congress to Repeal Medicare Therapy Caps]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1322860596</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Parkinson's Disease Foundation (PDF) has received another  important update from the Parkinson&rsquo;s...]]></description>
      <pubdate>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[What's Next? Update on Super Committee Budget Recommendations ]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1322077007</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Parkinson's Disease Foundation (PDF) has received another  important update from the Parkinson&rsquo;s...]]></description>
      <pubdate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0800</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Enter the 2012 Parkinson&#8217;s Awareness Month T-Shirt Design Contest]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1321891494</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Each year, April is designated as Parkinson&rsquo;s Awareness Month. How can you raise awareness and...]]></description>
      <pubdate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0800</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Help Guide PDF&#8217;s Work, Apply to Our Advisory Council by Wednesday, February 1]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1321891246</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Would you like to help guide the Parkinson&rsquo;s Disease Foundation (PDF) in its work in the Parkinson&rsquo;s...]]></description>
      <pubdate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0800</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Contact Your Member of Congress about the Super Committee Budget Recommendations ]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1321546659</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Parkinson's Disease Foundation (PDF) has received another important update from the Parkinson&rsquo;s...]]></description>
      <pubdate>Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0800</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Medicare Annual Open Enrollment Period is Now Open!]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1320951367</link>
      <description><![CDATA[PDF has received another important update from the Parkinson&rsquo;s Action   Network (PAN) about the...]]></description>
      <pubdate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0800</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Submit Your Comments About the Informed Consent Process for Clinical Trials by October 26]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1317832112</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Parkinson's Disease Foundation (PDF) encourages the Parkinson's community to submit input for the...]]></description>
      <pubdate>Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[PDF Mourns the Loss of Board Member Daniel Gersen]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1317215934</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Parkinson&rsquo;s Disease Foundation (PDF) mourns the loss of Daniel Gersen, a member of its Board...]]></description>
      <pubdate>Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Parkinson's and the Federal Budget]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1317068499</link>
      <description><![CDATA[PDF has received another important update from the Parkinson&rsquo;s Action  Network (PAN) about the...]]></description>
      <pubdate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Learn More About the Super Committee and Contact the Members!]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1314286988</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Parkinson's Disease Foundation (PDF) has received another important update from the Parkinson&rsquo;s...]]></description>
      <pubdate>Thu, 25 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Read the Latest Blog Post]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1313766233</link>
      <description><![CDATA[PDF's Director of Development, Eddie Pelto, discusses his recent experience at the Fifth Annual Zwick Pro-Am.
Take a look and share your thoughts!
Read the Blog]]></description>
      <pubdate>Fri, 19 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Reach out to your Members of Congress about Parkinson's Community Priorities]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1313432293</link>
      <description><![CDATA[PDF has received another important update from the Parkinson&rsquo;s Action Network (PAN) about how you...]]></description>
      <pubdate>Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Reach out to your Members of Congress about Parkinson's Community Priorities]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1311706570</link>
      <description><![CDATA[PDF has received another important update from the Parkinson&rsquo;s Action Network (PAN) about how you...]]></description>
      <pubdate>Tue, 26 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Ask Your Representative to Cosponsor H.R. 2595 to Improve Parkinson&#8217;s Data]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1311279485</link>
      <description><![CDATA[PDF has received another important update from the Parkinson&rsquo;s Action Network (PAN) about the National...]]></description>
      <pubdate>Thu, 21 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[PDF Mourns the Loss of Artist Carol Blann]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1309898713</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Parkinson&rsquo;s Disease Foundation (PDF) mourns the loss of Carol Blann, who passed away on July...]]></description>
      <pubdate>Tue, 05 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Resident Climbs Mt. Kilimanjaro This Week to Raise Funds for Parkinson&#8217;s]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1308678991</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Rachel Isenberg is in East Africa preparing to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa,...]]></description>
      <pubdate>Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Update: 41 Senators Sign Dear Colleague Supporting FY2012 NIH Funding]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1308336189</link>
      <description><![CDATA[PDF has recieved another important update from the Parkinson's Action Network about funding for the National...]]></description>
      <pubdate>Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Ask Your Senator to Support S. 425 to Improve Parkinson&#8217;s Data]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1305824160</link>
      <description><![CDATA[PDF has received another important update from the Parkinson&rsquo;s Action Network about the National...]]></description>
      <pubdate>Wed, 18 May 2011 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Stem Cell Update from the Parkinson's Action Network]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1304099372</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Parkinson's Disease Foundation (PDF) has received an update from the Parkinson's Action Network (PAN)...]]></description>
      <pubdate>Fri, 29 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Music Producer Rocks on Despite Parkinson's]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1303134577</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Bob Benjamin, a long time PDF friend and supporter, was featured on Saturday's NBC Nightly News Making...]]></description>
      <pubdate>Mon, 18 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[James Parkinson's Legacy]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1302529002</link>
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      <pubdate>Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Parkinson&#8217;s Awareness Month is Nationally Recognized]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1302215208</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Yesterday it was announced that April had been officially designated by the US Senate as Parkinson&rsquo;s...]]></description>
      <pubdate>Thu, 07 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Order the PD Awareness Month T-Shirt]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1301931599</link>
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      <pubdate>Mon, 04 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Join the PDF Pacers at the 17th Parkinson's Unity Walk in NYC]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1299767950</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Join the Parkinson&rsquo;s Disease Foundation (PDF) at the 17th Annual Parkinson&rsquo;s Unity Walk on...]]></description>
      <pubdate>Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0800</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Contact Your Member of Congress Today about Parkinson's Issues]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1299013585</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Parkinson's Disease Foundation (PDF) has received an important update from the Parkinson's Action...]]></description>
      <pubdate>Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0800</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Ask Your Member of Congress to Vote Against Cuts to NIH]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1297813064</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Parkinson's Disease Foundation (PDF) has received an update from the Parkinson's Action Network (PAN)...]]></description>
      <pubdate>Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0800</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Vote in the PD Awareness Month T-Shirt Contest!]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1297433166</link>
      <description><![CDATA[In recognition of Parkinson&rsquo;s Awareness Month 2011, which will take place in April, the Parkinson's...]]></description>
      <pubdate>Fri, 11 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0800</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[PDF Mourns the Loss of PPAC Member Bruce Talbot]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1297179504</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Parkinson&rsquo;s Disease Foundation (PDF) mourns the loss of Bruce Talbot, who died peacefully on...]]></description>
      <pubdate>Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0800</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Join Re-Broadcast Physical Therapy Online Seminar on Tuesday, February 8]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1296485563</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Did you already register for this PD ExpertBriefing before its original broadcast on January 25? You...]]></description>
      <pubdate>Mon, 31 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0800</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Join PAN on February 28 for its Research & Public Policy Forum]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1296079884</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Parkinson's Action Network (PAN) invites you to join its 2011 Research and Public Policy Forum, a...]]></description>
      <pubdate>Wed, 26 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0800</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Today's Physical Therapy Online Seminar, 1 PM EST]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1295963729</link>
      <description></description>
      <pubdate>Tue, 25 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0800</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Last Day to Apply to PDF's Advisory Council]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1295893575</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Do you want to help guide the Parkinson&rsquo;s Disease Foundation (PDF) in its work in the Parkinson&rsquo;s...]]></description>
      <pubdate>Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0800</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Still One Week To Submit to the Parkinson's Awareness Month T-Shirt Contest!]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1295886568</link>
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      <pubdate>Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0800</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[House Takes Symbolic Vote to Repeal Health Care Reform]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1295534171</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Parkinson's Disease Foundation (PDF) has received an update from the Parkinson's Action Network (PAN)...]]></description>
      <pubdate>Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0800</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Register Today for the 17th Annual Parkinson's Unity Walk on Saturday, April 16th]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1294778387</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Parkinson&rsquo;s Disease Foundation (PDF) is once again proud to join the Parkinson's community...]]></description>
      <pubdate>Tue, 11 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0800</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Enter the 2011 Parkinson&#8217;s Awareness Month T-Shirt Design Contest]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1293553207</link>
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      <pubdate>Tue, 28 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0800</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[A Season of Giving]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1293126384</link>
      <description><![CDATA[In a new PDF blog post, Eddie Pelto explains how year-end giving is essential to maintaining programs...]]></description>
      <pubdate>Thu, 23 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0800</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Dance for Parkinson's in the News]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1292265367</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The following video, Dance Helps Parkinson's Patients Harness Therapeutic Power of Movement, recently...]]></description>
      <pubdate>Mon, 13 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0800</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[One Week Left for Scholarships to the PAN Research and Public Policy Forum]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1291399955</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Parkinson's Disease Foundation (PDF) has received an update from the Parkinson's Action Network (PAN)...]]></description>
      <pubdate>Fri, 03 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0800</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Join 8th Annual Concert to Benefit PD This Sunday in Rye, NY]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1291321240</link>
      <description></description>
      <pubdate>Thu, 02 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0800</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Help Guide PDF&#8217;s Work, Apply to Our Advisory Council by Monday, January 24]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1290522676</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Do you want to help guide the Parkinson&rsquo;s Disease Foundation (PDF) in its work in the Parkinson&rsquo;s...]]></description>
      <pubdate>Tue, 23 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0800</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[PDF Mourns the Loss of PPAC Member Lillian Snyder]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1290467696</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Parkinson&rsquo;s Disease Foundation (PDF) mourns the loss of Lillian Snyder, who died on November...]]></description>
      <pubdate>Mon, 22 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0800</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[What the Election Results Mean for the Parkinson's Community]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1289329834</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Parkinson's Disease Foundation (PDF) has received an update from the Parkinson's Action Network (PAN)...]]></description>
      <pubdate>Tue, 09 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0800</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[This November, Find Tips for Improving Communication in the PD Partnership  ]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1288971573</link>
      <description></description>
      <pubdate>Wed, 03 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Join PAN for its 2011 Research and Public Policy Forum]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1288705973</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Parkinson's Action Network (PAN) invites you to join its 2011 Research and Public Policy Forum, a...]]></description>
      <pubdate>Tue, 02 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[2011 Creativity and Parkinson's Calendar Now Available!]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1286297794</link>
      <description><![CDATA[PDF is pleased to present the 2011 Creativity and Parkinson's calendar, celebrating artwork created by...]]></description>
      <pubdate>Tue, 05 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Help Improve PDF's Quarterly Newsletter]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1286288695</link>
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      <pubdate>Tue, 05 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[PDF is Live From the 2nd World Parkinson Congress]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1285944710</link>
      <description><![CDATA[All week, PDF is reporting from the 2nd World Parkinson Congress (WPC) in Glasglow, Scotland, sharing...]]></description>
      <pubdate>Fri, 01 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Sign the Global Parkinson's Pledge]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1285699656</link>
      <description><![CDATA[You can support the global effort to fight Parkinson's disease (PD) today...by simply clicking the link...]]></description>
      <pubdate>Tue, 28 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Update: House Passes Bill for Better Parkinson's Data]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1285681296</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Parkinson's Disease Foundation (PDF) has received an update from the Parkinson's Action Network (PAN)...]]></description>
      <pubdate>Tue, 28 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Take Action: Help to Ensure the Best Nursing Care for People with Parkinson's]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1283445450</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Help the Parkinson's community to ensure the best nursing care for people living with Parkinson's disease...]]></description>
      <pubdate>Fri, 17 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Help Make Stem Cell Research a Priority This Fall]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1283457023</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Parkinson's Disease Foundation (PDF) has received an update from the Parkinson's Action Network (PAN)...]]></description>
      <pubdate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[VA Publishes Final Regulation to Aid Vietnam Veterans Exposed to Agent Orange]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1283456258</link>
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      <pubdate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Read the Latest Blog Post]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1283001533</link>
      <description><![CDATA[PDF's Executive Director, Robin Elliott, discusses the recent decision by a federal judge to halt federal funding for human embryonic stem cell (hESC) research.Take a look and share your thoughts!]]></description>
      <pubdate>Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[PDF Statement on the Recent Court Ruling Temporarily Halting Federal Funding for Embryonic Stem Cell Research]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1282997701</link>
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Take a look and share your thoughts!
Read the blog]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Parkinson&rsquo;s Disease Foundation (PDF) mourns the loss of Joanna T. Steichen, M.S.W., who died...]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[PDF's Director of Research Programs, James Beck, Ph.D., shares details about two approaches to funding...]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Parkinson's Disease Foundation (PDF) invites you to join us on Long Island, NY on Tuesday, June 22,...]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Parkinson's Disease Foundation (PDF), recently received important news from the Parkinson's Action...]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[What's the latest in Parkinson's research?
PDF's Director of Research Programs, James Beck, Ph.D., has...]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Join PDF, via phone or online, on Tuesday, June 1 at 1:00 PM ET for Fatigue, Sleep Disorders and Parkinson&rsquo;s...]]></description>
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      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1273498505</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Can unexpected results from Parkinson&rsquo;s research studies lead to innovation&hellip;and success&hellip;...]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Join PDF, via phone or online, on Tuesday, April 20 at 1:00 PM ET for What&rsquo;s in the Parkinson&rsquo;s...]]></description>
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      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1270131224</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Parkinson&rsquo;s Disease Foundation (PDF) invites nurses who care for people with Parkinson&rsquo;s...]]></description>
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      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1269377749</link>
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      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1269018693</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Have you been involved in fundraising or awareness-raising work for Parkinson&rsquo;s disease (PD) or...]]></description>
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      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1268085613</link>
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      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1267457832</link>
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      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1267043452</link>
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      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1266875443</link>
      <description><![CDATA[You&rsquo;re invited to join PDF today, February 23, at 1:00 PM ET, for Nutrition and Parkinson&rsquo;s...]]></description>
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      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1266352001</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[PDF Joins the Parkinson's Community in Mourning the Loss of Margot Zobel ]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1265036940</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Note from PDF: &quot;The Parkinson&rsquo;s Disease Foundation joins in expressing sorrow for the loss of Margot&rsquo;s...]]></description>
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      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1263327345</link>
      <description><![CDATA[At the end of 2009, the Parkinson's Disease Foundation (PDF) reflected on our work with our 2009 Top...]]></description>
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      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1262124320</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Because of the support of our donors and friends, in 2009 the Parkinson's Disease Foundation (PDF) was...]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Sign Up Today! Join PDF Online or by Phone on Wednesday, January 13, for a "Legal Issues" Educational Event]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1261163776</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Join PDF, by phone or online, on Wednesday, January 13 at 1:00 PM ET, for Legal Issues: Planning Ahead...]]></description>
      <pubdate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0800</pubdate>
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      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1259882190</link>
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      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1257537615</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Parkinson&rsquo;s disease (PD) does not just affect the nearly one million people living with it, it...]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Robin Elliott, Executive Director of the Parkinson's Disease Foundation (PDF), is blogging about the...]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Join Us Online or by Phone on Tuesday, November 17 for Tips on &#8220;How to Take Care of the Caregiver&#8221;]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1256235394</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Join PDF, by phone or online, on Tuesday, November 17 at 1 PM ET, for How to Take Care of the Caregiver,...]]></description>
      <pubdate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Watch Today! Last Month's PD ExpertBriefing About the Secrets, Myths and Misconceptions of PD is Now Available Online]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1256161005</link>
      <description><![CDATA[On September 29, the Parkinson&rsquo;s Disease Foundation (PDF) hosted its first PD ExpertBriefing entitled,...]]></description>
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      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1254847926</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[Enter the Parkinson&#8217;s Awareness Month T-Shirt Design Contest!]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1254846113</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[Read PDF's New Blog!]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1252952201</link>
      <description><![CDATA[PDF&rsquo;s Executive Director, Robin Elliott, is sharing his take on the news and events impacting your...]]></description>
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      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1252693028</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Join PDF, by phone or online, on Tuesday, September 29 at 1 PM ET, for Parkinson&rsquo;s Disease and...]]></description>
      <pubdate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1252530108</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Over the past month, the Parkinson&rsquo;s Disease Foundation (PDF) has received numerous expressions...]]></description>
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      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1249679630</link>
      <description><![CDATA[You can help pass a piece of legislation essential to the progress of Parkinson&rsquo;s disease (PD)...]]></description>
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      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1249679579</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Parkinson&rsquo;s Disease Foundation (PDF) is pleased to announce PD ExpertBriefings &ndash; a free...]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Parkinson's Patients Suffering of 'Appalling Gaps' in Care (Britain)]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1247231780</link>
      <description><![CDATA[David Rose
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      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1246458581</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Note from PDF: Stanley Wertheimer, quoted below, is a 2008 graduate of PDF's Clinical Research Learning...]]></description>
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      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1245861653</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[Music a 'Mega-Vitamin' for the Brain]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1244220678</link>
      <description><![CDATA[By Simon Hooper
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      <title><![CDATA[Former NBA Forward Brian Grant Battles Parkinson's]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1243430166</link>
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      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1238694816</link>
      <description><![CDATA[April is Parkinson&rsquo;s Awareness month. The Parkinson&rsquo;s Disease Foundation (PDF) estimates...]]></description>
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      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1236910668</link>
      <description><![CDATA[By Andrew Pollack
Sergey Brin, the billionaire co-founder of Google, says he plans to contribute money...]]></description>
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      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1233585747</link>
      <description><![CDATA[My Father, My Brother and Me, a FRONTLINE documentary about Parkinson&rsquo;s disease (PD) will air on...]]></description>
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      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1233260431</link>
      <description><![CDATA[On April 25, 2009, the Parkinson&rsquo;s disease (PD) community will assemble in New York City&rsquo;s...]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Learn about Parkinson&#8217;s Advocacy with the PAN Research & Public Policy Forum]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1233249648</link>
      <description><![CDATA[On Sunday, March 15, members of the Parkinson&rsquo;s disease (PD) community will convene for the Parkinson&rsquo;s...]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Join PDtrials for a Free Educational Webinar on Clinical Research Participation on January 14]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1230746044</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Join PDtrials for a free educational webinar (web-based seminar), Participating in Parkinson's Clinical...]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[PDF&#8217;s 2009 &#8220;Creativity & Parkinson&#8217;s: Insights&#8221; Calendar Now Available]]></title>
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      <title><![CDATA['Light of Day' is Just Around Corner]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[by Jay Lustig/The Star-Ledger Johnny Rzeznik of the Goo Goo Dolls will make a rare solo appearance on...]]></description>
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      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1220582026</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Parkinson's Disease Foundation (PDF) would like to let you know about an opportunity - through the...]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[A relaunched website, www.PDtrials.org, can help you and your family members learn about clinical trials...]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Early on the morning of April 26, 2008, the Parkinson&#8217;s Disease Foundation (PDF) Pacers joined...]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Are you interested in securing a spot in the Chicago or Berlin Marathons? Would like to raise funds for...]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Responding to continuing demand from people with Parkinson&#8217;s and their families for up-to-date...]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[14th Annual Parkinson&#8217;s Unity Walk Will Be Held on April 26]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[On April 26, 2008, the Parkinson&#8217;s disease (PD) community will once again assemble in New York&#8217;s...]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[On April 26, 2008, the Parkinson&#8217;s disease (PD) community will once again assemble in New York&#8217;s...]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Tango Classes Put Parkinson's Patients a Step Ahead]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1216825464</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Not only is the tango a dance of romance and passion, it also helps improve balance and mobility in people...]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Have you or a loved one recently been diagnosed with Parkinson&#8217;s disease (PD)? Are you adjusting...]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[PDF's 2008 Complementary Calendar Now Available!]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Order Your Complementary Copy Today! 

The Parkinson&#8217;s Disease Foundation (PDF) is pleased to...]]></description>
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      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1216826313</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Order Your Complementary Copy Today! 

The Parkinson&#8217;s Disease Foundation (PDF) is pleased to...]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Mark Morris Dance Class Aids Parkinson's Sufferers ]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1216826709</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Before the start of the class at the Mark Morris Dance Center in Fort Greene, Maria Parker sat in a wheelchair...]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Medicare Part D Enrollment Change Opportunity From November 15 through December 31, 2007]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1216827044</link>
      <description><![CDATA[From November 15 through December 31, 2007, individuals enrolled in Medicare Part D will have the opportunity...]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Governor Spitzer Announces Appointments to Empire State Stem Cell Board]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1216827139</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Governor Eliot Spitzer today named 11 appointees to serve on the committees that form the Empire State...]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[13th Parkinson's Unity Walk Raises Funds for Parkinson's Research While Offering a Day of Community, Education, and Fun]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1216827909</link>
      <description><![CDATA[&quot;The sea of people is amazing,&quot; exclaimed Michelle Charlesworth, ABC-TV news media anchorwoman and master...]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Lonnie Ali Campaigns to Unite Carers]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1216828177</link>
      <description><![CDATA[When Lonnie Ali married American boxer Muhammad Ali 21 years ago, she knew he had Parkinson's disease...]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Stem Cell Bill Passes the House!]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1216828416</link>
      <description><![CDATA[A Message from the Coalition for the Advancement of Medical Research (CAMR): 

The House of Representatives...]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[PDF Congratulates Scientific Director and Scientific Editor, Named by New York Magazine as Top PD Specialists]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1216828529</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Parkinson's Disease Foundation congratulates Dr. Stanley Fahn, PDF Scientific Director, and Dr. Blair...]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Pension Protection Act Signed into Law]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1216828772</link>
      <description><![CDATA[This past summer The Pension Protection Act was signed into law. The provision provides an exclusion...]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Purchase Creativity and Parkinson's T-Shirts and 2007 Calendars!]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1216828975</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Creativity and Parkinson's exhibition premiered at the World Parkinson Congress 2006 in Washington,...]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Share Your Story with the American Brain Coalition]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1216829073</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The American Brain Coalition (ABC) is launching a new effort to collect stories from patients and their...]]></description>
      <pubdate>Tue, 12 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[12th Annual Parkinson's Unity Walk Raises Funds for Parkinson's Research While Offering a Day of Community, Education, and Fun]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1216829236</link>
      <description><![CDATA[&quot;This crowd is astounding,&quot; exclaimed Michelle Charlesworth, ABC-TV news media anchorwoman and master...]]></description>
      <pubdate>Thu, 18 May 2006 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[PDF Gala Honors Parkinson&#8217;s Scientist and World-Renowned Musician ]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1216829559</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Parkinson&#8217;s Disease Foundation (PDF), a leading national presence in Parkinson&#8217;s disease...]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[12th Parkinson's Unity Walk on April 29, 2006]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1216829824</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Come and join thousands in Manhattan's beautiful Central Park on Saturday, April 29, 2006 (rain or shine)...]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Congressman Lane Evans of Illinois to Retire]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1216829929</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Representative Lane Evans, an Illinois Democrat who has battled Parkinson's disease for more than a decade,...]]></description>
      <pubdate>Tue, 28 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0800</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[View the PAN Forum Webcast from Washington, DC]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1216830275</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Parkinson's Action Network (PAN) is once again webcasting sessions and speakers from its 12th Annual...]]></description>
      <pubdate>Thu, 23 Feb 2006 00:00:00 -0800</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Read the Latest News from the World Parkinson Congress!]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1216830232</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Visit the World Parkinson Congress website for breaking science and community news! 

www.worldpdcongress.org/About/news_archive.cfm 
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      <title><![CDATA[Register for the World Parkinson Congress!]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1216830395</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The World Parkinson Congress is just around the corner with only a few weeks to go! Do not forget to...]]></description>
      <pubdate>Wed, 11 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0800</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Bob Benjamin Wins Alan Bonander Humanitarian Award]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1216831256</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Parkinson's Disease Foundation is please to report that Bob Benjamin, our long-time friend and supporter,...]]></description>
      <pubdate>Thu, 17 Nov 2005 00:00:00 -0800</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Attention Medicare Recipients!]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1216832622</link>
      <description><![CDATA[On November 15, 2005, enrollment begins for Medicare prescription drug coverage plans. To enroll, please...]]></description>
      <pubdate>Thu, 10 Nov 2005 00:00:00 -0800</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Parkinson Alliance Hosts 5K Fundraiser ]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1216832716</link>
      <description><![CDATA[On Saturday, October 1, more than 300 runners, walkers and volunteers gathered in West Windsor, New Jersey,...]]></description>
      <pubdate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00 -0800</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Light of Day 6 Concert Will Benefit PDF]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1216908685</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Bob Benjamin, The Light Of Day Foundation, Inc. (www.lightofday.org), Concerts East (www.concertseast.com)...]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[World Parkinson Congress Unveils Online Registration]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1216909629</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The World Parkinson Congress is pleased to announce that the on-line registration site can now be accessed...]]></description>
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      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1216909770</link>
      <description><![CDATA[ The National Parkinson Foundation (NPF) is offering help to the victims of Hurricane Katrina through...]]></description>
      <pubdate>Tue, 13 Sep 2005 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[WPC Artwork Submission Deadline Extended to September 21, 2005]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1216909865</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The WPC creativity exhibit artwork application deadline is extended to September 21, 2005. This exhibit...]]></description>
      <pubdate>Fri, 02 Sep 2005 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Movement Disorders Affect 40 Million Americans]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1216910017</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Movement disorders are chronic, often painful, and debilitating conditions that affect the ability to...]]></description>
      <pubdate>Mon, 15 Aug 2005 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Illinois Commits Public Funds to Stem Cell Research]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1216912147</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Gov. Blagojevich, Comptroller Hynes announce $10 million stem cell research program to fund medical cures...]]></description>
      <pubdate>Mon, 11 Jul 2005 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Majority Of Physicians Who Treat Parkinson's Do Not Refer Patients To Clinical Trials, According To National Survey]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1216912255</link>
      <description><![CDATA[ Low Awareness Seen as Major Barrier to Clinical Trial Participation
PD Patients Lack Information but...]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Parkinson's Community Mourns the Loss of Advocate Murray Charters]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1216913569</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Parkinson&#8217;s Disease Foundation (PDF) joins the Parkinson&#8217;s community in mourning the...]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act Passes U.S. House Of Representatives]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1216913690</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Bill Passes with 238 Votes in Favor; Will Expand Administration Policy on Embryonic Stem Cell Research
(WASHINGTON,...]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[PDF Gala Celebrates Philanthropy and Science]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1216914968</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Parkinson&#8217;s Disease Foundation (PDF), a leading national presence in Parkinson&#8217;s disease...]]></description>
      <pubdate>Thu, 19 May 2005 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Patients Take Legal Action Against Amgen, Inc.]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1216915133</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Several members of the recently-discontinued clinical trial for GDNF have taken legal action against...]]></description>
      <pubdate>Tue, 26 Apr 2005 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[A Comment from PDF upon the Death of Pope John Paul II]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1216915334</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Parkinson's Disease Foundation mourns the death of Pope John Paul II, along with his Church, our...]]></description>
      <pubdate>Mon, 04 Apr 2005 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Updates on Stem Cell Research in Illinois and New York]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1216915427</link>
      <description><![CDATA[PDF is committed to bringing you the most current news in stem-cell research. Please visit our website...]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Parkinson's Exercise Video (Motivating Moves) Wins Award]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1216916001</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Kansas University's Continuing Education has won the top national award for an educational exercise video...]]></description>
      <pubdate>Fri, 18 Mar 2005 00:00:00 -0800</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[FDA Expands Patient Consultation Program to Include Parkinson&#8217;s Disease]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1216923969</link>
      <description><![CDATA[On February 8, Dr. Lester Crawford, the Acting Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration,...]]></description>
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      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1216924127</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The following statement is being released by the Parkinson&#8217;s Disease Foundation, located at 710...]]></description>
      <pubdate>Fri, 11 Feb 2005 00:00:00 -0800</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[PDF Requests the Amgen Corporation to Offer Reinstatement of GDNF to Patients Who Have Been Participating in Recent Clinical Trials of GDNF as a Potential Treatment for Parkinson&#8217;s Disease]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1216924311</link>
      <description><![CDATA[A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Parkinson&#8217;s Disease Foundation Thursday, January...]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Saving Milly to be aired Sunday, March 13th on CBS]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1216924442</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Saving Milly, a television movie starring Madeleine Stowe and Bruce Greenwood, will premier on Sunday,...]]></description>
      <pubdate>Wed, 02 Feb 2005 00:00:00 -0800</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Parkinson's Action Network Forum to be Cybercast!]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1216924553</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Through a generous donation from the Charles and Vivian Sukenik Philanthropic Foundation, the 11th Annual...]]></description>
      <pubdate>Tue, 01 Feb 2005 00:00:00 -0800</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[11th Annual Parkinson&#8217;s Unity Walk Swiftly Approaches]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1216924744</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Last April, over 7,000 people took steps toward finding a cure for Parkinson&#8217;s disease by raising...]]></description>
      <pubdate>Thu, 06 Jan 2005 00:00:00 -0800</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[First Website on Parkinson's Clinical Trials Unveiled]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/pd_comm_news/release/pr_1216926838</link>
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Collaboration between Voluntary Disease Groups, Industry and Government Marks Launch of Website Devoted...]]></description>
      <pubdate>Mon, 08 Nov 2004 00:00:00 -0800</pubdate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Participate in an Important Survey About Clinical Trials]]></title>
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Where: www.live365.com/stations/travelswparkinsons
Janet...]]></description>
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Regular use of anti-inflammatory drugs appears to lower the risk of developing Parkinson's disease,...]]></description>
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