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Lipid pathway dysfunction is prevalent in patients with Parkinson's disease
May 13, 2022
… Many genetic risk factors for Parkinson's disease have lipid-related functions … with large-scale, untargeted serum and CSF lipidomic comparisons between genetic and idiopathic Parkinson's … a LRRK2 mutation. Age and sex were adjusted for in analyses where appropriate. Approximately one thousand serum lipid …
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Get Moving with Ellen Maguire
November 19, 2013
… glass from old windows I’ve salvaged. It brings me such joy to see the light shining through a piece I’ve created and to … my quality of life and provides me with such a feeling of accomplishment. As with anything, I’ve learned to organize it … active, eat a healthy diet, and stay up to date on the latest research. How do you think/able? I don’t give into PD …
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Parkinson’s Patients Encouraged to Seek Care from Specialists
January 28, 2015
… As noted in the article, studies have shown that only 40% to 60% of PD patients ever seek care from a specialist. And … by 2030, awareness for these types of physicians is becoming crucial. In fact, a survey conducted by Harris Poll … and speech therapy and volunteers to help other patients. Visit the Partners in Parkinson’s website to learn more …
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News in Context: Cancer Drug to Reverse Parkinson’s Symptoms
October 20, 2015
… unmet need of people with Parkinson’s disease is a therapy to slow or stop progression. A treatment to reverse the … the brain to be efficacious.” The Georgetown researchers presented that they saw significant reduction in protein … The gold standard for drug efficacy trials is double-blind where neither the participant nor the investigator knows who …
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Ben Petrick: Life with Young-Onset Parkinson's
March 23, 2012
… former MLB catcher, was 22-years old when he was diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson's. Determined to have a career in the majors, Petrick did his best to hide … blessings his ability "to twist a girl's arm hard enough to where she wanted to marry" and his two young daughters. …
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The Michael J. Fox Foundation Submits 107,000 Community Signatures Urging the EPA to Ban Herbicide Linked to Parkinson's
February 6, 2019
… Research (MJFF) submitted a petition with 107,000 signatories, urging the United States Environmental Protection … MJFF. "This collective action by thousands of Parkinson's community members helps educate the EPA on paraquat's … of Team Fox members around the world. For more information, visit michaeljfox.org. Media Contact: Allison Boiles …