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Funding for Disease Research:
MS & Parkinsons

Together, Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Parkinson's disease are estimated to impact more than 1.4 million Americans. Congressman Forbes has cosponsored a bill to establish for the first time national MS and Parkinson’s disease registries at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 

The information collected through the MS and Parkinson’s disease registry will provide a foundation for scientists and researchers to evaluate and understand the diseases.  Instead of having incomplete information in several databases across the nation, the registries would combine data from new and existing health information systems into one central place.  The registries would allow researchers to track disease patterns, examine the diseases’ changes over time, and provide a consistent and coordinated effort in addressing the diseases.

“This bill is a great first step in being able to better understand both Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease,” Forbes said.  “Because of the current lack of a national coordinated system to collect data on these diseases, research has not advanced, and programs and services for those who are suffering from the diseases have not progressed further.  Data from these registries will give patients, health care providers, and researchers a better overall understanding of the diseases, which will help advance evaluation and diagnoses, as well as treatment of the diseases.”

Specifically, the National MS and Parkinson’s Disease Registries Act (H.R. 1362) would amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of permanent national surveillance systems for multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and other neurological diseases and disorders. Under this legislation, the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) would be responsible for creating each registry. 

Currently, H.R. 1362 is in the House Committee on Energy and Commerce where it is waiting for further action.

To read more about Congressman Forbes’ work on health care issues, visit http://forbes.house.gov/issues/healthcare.htm.

 

 

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Do You Know a Veteran Who Owns a Small Business?

 


Congressman Forbes is hosting a Government Contracting Seminar for Veteran-Owned Businesses. Use the link below for information or to register to attend.


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Fourth Annual Modeling & Simulation Expo Next Week
 



Join Congressman Forbes and other Members of the Modeling & Simulation Caucus at the Fourth Annual M&S Expo Wednesday, July 15th. 

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Jul 8, 2009 Forbes: Administration is Taking Steps Backwards in Stem Cell Advancement  


ON THE HILL
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Congressman Forbes meets with representatives of Virginians Against the OLF.
Congressman Forbes meets with students of Great Hope Baptist School.
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