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The latest reporting and analysis on breakthroughs in Parkinson's research and issues that matter most to you.
Caregivers Are Impacted by Damaging Health Care Reform, Too
September 22, 2017
A caregiver to his mother, Blake Niver speaks out on why damaging health care affects everyone in the PD community and the importance of advocacy.
Letter to the Senate: Protect Affordable and Accessible Health Care
September 22, 2017
Read a letter from Ted Thompson, JD, that was sent to all senators asking them to oppose the Graham-Cassidy-Heller-Johnson health care proposal.
Podcast: Measuring Feeling and Functional Impact of Dyskinesia
September 20, 2017
How does dyskinesia impact people with PD? An MJFF-funded measurement scale captured those perceptions and helped a new drug get approved to treat it.
Telemedicine to Treat Parkinson's?
September 19, 2017
Recent study finds that virtual visits are just as effective as in-person doctors' appointments for people with PD.
A New Online Educational Series: ParkinsonTV
September 18, 2017
The videos enable people with Parkinson's to learn more about PD on their own terms.
Bionic Dystonic: A Journey with Brain Surgery
September 15, 2017
In honor of Dystonia Awareness Month, a guest blogger shares his journey living with the third most common movement disorder and participating in research.
Ask the MD: Dyskinesia and Parkinson's Disease
September 14, 2017
In this video, Dr. Dolhun talks about a common side effect of levodopa and how it can be managed.
Ask the MD: Thinking about Newly Approved Therapies
September 13, 2017
Following the recent FDA approval of a new medication to treat dyskinesia, Rachel Dolhun, MD, discusses considerations for patients around new therapies.
A Clinician's Perspective on Parkinson's 360: "Patients are grateful for the straightforward, positive and frank information"
September 13, 2017
Rachel Dolhun, MD, talks with a clinician about how Parkinson's 360 has supported her patients through relatable stories and tools for living well with Parkinson's disease.
17 New Genetic Variants Linked To Parkinson's Disease
September 12, 2017
Researchers from 23andMe, Genentech and National Institute on Aging looked at DNA from 425,000 volunteers. These findings could lead to development of new drugs to stop PD.
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