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US FDA Grants Orphan Drug Designation for RT001
US FDA Grants Orphan Drug Designation for Retrotope’s RT001 in the Treatment of Progressive SupraNuclear Palsy (PSP). LOS ALTOS, CALIF, February 18, 2020– Retrotope announced today that the U.S. Food...
US FDA Grants Orphan Drug Designation for RT001
US FDA Grants Orphan Drug Designation for Retrotope’s RT001 in the Treatment of Progressive SupraNuclear Palsy (PSP). LOS ALTOS, CALIF, February 18, 2020– Retrotope announced today that the U.S. Food...

Do you think PSP/MSA/CBD are as rare as they say?
By: Laura Louizos The diagnosis is only a clinical diagnosis. The only way to officially confirm PSP, MSA or CBD is an autopsy. (This is why Brain donation is so...
Do you think PSP/MSA/CBD are as rare as they say?
By: Laura Louizos The diagnosis is only a clinical diagnosis. The only way to officially confirm PSP, MSA or CBD is an autopsy. (This is why Brain donation is so...

Have you thought about Advanced Care Planning?
Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association Releases New Resources to Support the Legal Processes of Advance Care Planning (ACP) in Canada IT’S ABOUT CONVERSATIONS. IT’S ABOUT WISHES. IT’S HOW WE CARE...
Have you thought about Advanced Care Planning?
Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association Releases New Resources to Support the Legal Processes of Advance Care Planning (ACP) in Canada IT’S ABOUT CONVERSATIONS. IT’S ABOUT WISHES. IT’S HOW WE CARE...

Are you undiagnosed or misdiagnosed?
Has you or your loved one been misdiagnosed or undiagnosed and you are searching for answers? Has PSP, MSA or CBD been mentioned? It might be helpful to mention PSP/MSA/CBD,...
Are you undiagnosed or misdiagnosed?
Has you or your loved one been misdiagnosed or undiagnosed and you are searching for answers? Has PSP, MSA or CBD been mentioned? It might be helpful to mention PSP/MSA/CBD,...

Do you take Levodopa or other time sensitive meds
Parkinson's Canada has launched a great resource and program to help healthcare providers and care facilities understand the importance of patients receiving specific medications on time every time! If you...
Do you take Levodopa or other time sensitive meds
Parkinson's Canada has launched a great resource and program to help healthcare providers and care facilities understand the importance of patients receiving specific medications on time every time! If you...

Have you applied for the Canadian Disability Ta...
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Disability Tax Credit (DTC) for PSP, MSA, CBD
Have you applied for the Canadian Disability Ta...
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Disability Tax Credit (DTC) for PSP, MSA, CBD

Laura Louizos, Blog Author
Laura Louizos is a blogger, advocate, and founder of the Coleen Cunningham Foundation (CCF), raising awareness for atypical Parkinsonism, including PSP. Inspired by her mother’s 2018 PSP diagnosis, Laura shares her caregiver journey—struggles, triumphs, and insights—while offering resources and tips for living with neurodegenerative diseases. Her candid, inspiring blog supports a global community. Passionate and dedicated, Laura amplifies understanding and hope for those affected.