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10 Gifts that Give Back to The Michael J. Fox Foundation
November 28, 2012
… probably considering who is on your gift list this year. To make shopping easier — and more meaningful — we put … Team Fox member behind B.Necil , a high-end men’s neckwear company. She sells ties, bow ties and pocket squares, all … support MJFF. She is taking individual orders via email. Visit her website for contact information. 5. Stay Cool …
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Characterizing the Immune Cells Present in the Blood and Cerebrospinal Fluid of People with Parkinson's Disease Associated with Mutations in LRRK2
… Rationale: Several studies have demonstrated that people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) have an altered frequency of … samples of PD patients. Based on this evidence, we aim to determine whether the immune cells in the PD patients … cells from people with PD, with and without symptoms, and compare these single-cell profiles to those of age- and …
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Family Activity Ideas for People with Parkinson's Disease
December 5, 2014
… Many of us look forward to spending time with family and friends this time of year. … by family and friends has been found to help reduce depression symptoms. Our community suggested a slew of activities that can include …
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What You Need to Know about Sleep, Aging and Parkinson's
March 15, 2023
… Tossing and turning in your sleep, flailing your arms or … out your dreams? These issues can develop as we age, with and without Parkinson’s disease (PD), and REM sleep … and speak with the study team. For more information on RBD, visit michaeljfox.org/dreams . Kate Stephani …
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Hollywood Raises the Bar to End Parkinson’s
March 28, 2013
… From left to right: Melanie Frankel, Andrea Kavoosi, Jacob Fenton, … worth of attention from the Hollywood scene. The event committee included Jacob Fenton of United Talent Agency, … could band together and make a difference here is the greatest feeling in the world. There is nothing too hard, too …
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Uric Acid as an Antioxidant Treatment for LRRK2-associated Inherited Parkinson's Disease
… naturally in the human body. In this project, we aim to investigate whether uric acid is an antioxidant capable … PD and healthy volunteers -- will be programmed to become dopamine-producing nerve cells. These cells will serve … from damaging effects of LRRK2 mutations. Since we have previously shown that uric acid protects nerve cells …