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Michael J. Fox Foundation Earmarks up to $3 Million for Clinical Research
October 3, 2005
… J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) announced today the launch of its 2005 Clinical Discovery Program . … with Parkinson’s disease.” The response from the scientific community, he adds, has been significant. The Foundation … by spring 2006. For more information, scientists should visit the Foundation’s Web site, www.michaeljfox.org . …
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Antibody Therapy to Block Alpha-Synuclein Spread and Toxicity
… accumulation of misfolded pathologic alpha-synuclein. This toxic alpha-synuclein moves between neurons and causes … into neurons with an antibody (immune protein) can prevent the progression of neuronal cell death. Hypothesis: … that draw the toxic alpha-synuclein into a healthy neuron, where it then kills the neuron. Models will be aged until …
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5 Ways to Organize Your Parkinson’s Disease Care
January 15, 2015
… With various medications, doctor appointments and other obligations, there can be a lot of keep track of when it comes to Parkinson's disease care. If you only see your … your phone. One commenter even keeps reminders on the floor where he's sure he won't miss them! 3. Try technology . If …
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Saying Goodbye to a True Legend: Muhammad Ali (1942-2016)
June 4, 2016
… millions (including countless members of the Parkinson's community) throughout his extraordinary career as an athlete … Parkinson's families," says Michael J .Fox. "We looked up to him as an example of grace and courage in the face of … medical supplies to children in developing countries, to visiting countless soup kitchens and hospitals in the United …
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Podcast: Eating Well with Parkinson’s Disease (Webinar)
January 22, 2020
… Patient Council member Dr. Karen Jaffe leads a conversation with person with Parkinson’s Sharon Desatnik; post-doctoral research fellow at Rush University Puja Agarwal, PhD; and dietitian and doctoral student at the University of Alabama Christine …
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Team Fox Members Take Their Mission to South America!
December 22, 2011
… When Oliver and Terry Holler were asked to go on a promotional tour in Argentina, they agreed--with … actor Christopher Lloyd. The ‘Back to the Future’ themed commercials were such a success, the Hollers were invited … photos and daily information about their ‘time travels’, visit the Holler’s website ToTheFuture.org and ‘like’ the …