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The Appendix and Parkinson's: 'It's a Piece to the Puzzle'
November 2, 2018
… 1.6 million Swedes, found that people who had an appendectomy were 20 percent less likely than those with an appendix … can undergo an appendectomy to eliminate Parkinson's risk.) Commenting on these findings, Rachel Dolhun, MD, vice … discussing the link between the gut and Parkinson's, and how better understanding the causes of disease can help us …
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Metabolomic Profiling to Develop Biomarkers for Parkinson's Disease
… Metabolomics is the comprehensive study of the repertoire of small molecules present in cells and tissues. The … We now intend to carry out further studies to determine how reliable these small molecule markers will be in …
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Sohini Chowdhury Promoted to MJFF Deputy CEO
April 19, 2017
… Today, MJFF announced the promotion of Sohini Chowdhury to … helped shape the Research Partnerships team, which now encompasses MJFF's industry strategy as well as the …
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The Appendix: What's the Link to Parkinson's?
May 10, 2019
… suggests that having your appendix removed (an appendectomy) is associated with an increased risk of Parkinson’s … with a decreased risk of PD. But what these studies have in common is demonstrating an association between the appendix … the primary Parkinson’s protein, in the gastrointestinal tract. So, it’s no surprise that the appendix and …
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The Search for Operating Instructions: Running to Raise Volunteers
June 27, 2012
… in which we highlight someone who inspires us on their path toward a cure. “I’ve never felt so embraced in my life,” … to be associated with something you believe in so completely. It’s just a feeling you want to capture again.” … out Dave’s Team Fox page to learn more, and to find out how you can become one of the “Fox 100.” Read more "In the …
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Research Brief: Harnessing Technology for Hard-to-Treat Symptoms
October 20, 2020
… non-invasive neuromodulation device The following story appeared in our Fall/Winter 2020 edition of The Fox … year, we awarded $3 million in grants for research into how to apply technologies to address issues with gait and … and usefulness. Deb Burzynski Vice President Employee Communications and Culture …