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In the Bathroom: Assistive Devices for People with Parkinson’s Disease
August 15, 2023
… Editor’s note: This guest blog, written by Karlee Pringle, a … to help people with Parkinson’s more safely and easily complete bathroom-related activities. How can assistive … to know how to use strategies to navigate the bathroom where slippery surfaces can occur. It is important to note …
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Do Your Part to Ensure Your Community Is Represented in the 2020 Census
April 8, 2020
… Editor's Note: The 2020 census is now closed. Every ten years, … government in allocating federal funds and helps determine where new infrastructure gets built. Moreover, it determines … may be more convenient than the previous times you’ve completed it. For the first time, you can reply to the …
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Foundation Thanks Senator McCain for Contributions to Parkinson's Research
August 28, 2018
… Representative Fred Upton (R-MI), former Representative Henry … many areas of research, including genetics, development and testing of potential therapies, and novel avenues of … McCain also was a long-time supporter of the disability community, co-sponsoring the Americans with Disabilities Act …
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Gene Therapy to Enhance Levodopa Response Progressing in Clinical Trials
September 6, 2017
… Voyager Therapeutics today announced positive interim results from an ongoing Phase Ib, open-label trial testing a gene therapy that helps the brain make dopamine … to dopamine. As Parkinson's progresses, less AADC may be present, which means that despite levodopa, people may …
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(SUPPLEMENT) Using Single-cell Analyses to Understand Inherited and Acquired Genetic Variation in Parkinson’s Disease
… function of the brain, but also the gut. Both of these are complex tissues composed of functionally diverse cell types … will leverage our expertise in analyzing individual cells to study post mortem samples of the brain and gut from … people with and without PD. Specifically, cataloging gene expression in more than 4,500,000 single cells will allow us …
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New Law Aims to Better Support Care Partners
January 23, 2018
… their loved one's journey with Parkinson disease, helping to preform everyday tasks, visit doctors, administer medication, and so much more. Our community knows this can sometimes be challenging and that …