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5 Questions to Ask After a Parkinson's Disease Diagnosis
April 21, 2015
… moment in your doctor's office when you get a Parkinson's diagnosis usually comes as a shock. Without much background … movement disorder specialists can offer the most accurate diagnosis. 4. "What other specialists can help me manage my …
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Diagnosing Early-Stage Parkinson’s Disease via a Urine Test for Extracellular Vesicles
… biofluids (blood, urine, saliva or cerebrospinal fluid) for early diagnosis and treatment of Parkinson’s disease (PD). … through the MJFF-led LRRK2 Cohort Consortium, which brought research groups together to speed efforts to move LRRK2 … Research Grant …
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New Collaboration Seeks to Incorporate Patient Feedback into Clinical Trials
October 20, 2016
… announced a new initiative to incorporate patient feedback into the design of clinical trials, in partnership with The … to integrate patient preferences on benefits and risks into trials. MDIC hopes the pilot's learnings will be … “People with a disease like Parkinson's can be more than research subjects; we can be partners in the design and …
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Microbiome Biomarkers for Early-stage Detection and Stratification of Parkinson's Disease
… Study Rationale: Parkinson's disease (PD) research benefits from knowledge of disease-specific risk … microbiome-derived small molecule signatures may provide an early means of diagnosing PD. Study Design: Our … the identified signatures will need to be translated into a clinically applicable test. …
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How I Told My Kids About My Parkinson's Diagnosis
March 28, 2012
… we’re going to start giving our allowances to Parkinson’s research because we want you to be better.” Somehow I held … them about some of the more common technical terms. Take into consideration their age and maturity level when … information and face everyday life. We recognized very early on that in most cases the reaction of our daughters …
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Volunteers Needed for Studies into LRRK2, a Key Parkinson’s Pathway
March 18, 2025
… also offers guidance on what to consider when choosing a research study . Speak to your Parkinson’s doctor if you are … The one-time study visit takes about an hour. Contact the research coordinator at abby.cohen@mountsinai.org . … a study? Hear from people who have raised their hands for research studies like these. Maggie Kuhl Vice President …