goes to Rodrique Ngowi of the Boston Globe, picking up the relay from Michael J. Fox:
"Levodopa is the gold-standard treatment for Parkinson's ... But
it's a little frustrating that the best drug we've got is one that's
been around for 40 years. 40 years!" Fox said Monday at the BIO
International Convention, a four-day event expected to attract more
than 20,000 researchers, investors, activists and others.
"But, hey, credit where credit is due -- I couldn't be happier about
the recent advances. What comes to mind is antidepressants for dogs,
which makes it a little easier for me because my dog is feeling
better," said Fox, who either put one hand in his pocket or gripped the
podium to control visible symptoms of his disease.
