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A Breath of Relief: Inhaled Formulation of Levodopa Reduces ‘Off’ Periods in People with Parkinson’s
April 19, 2013
… Encouraging news today for Parkinson’s patients, and in particular, for those … a puff from an inhaler when they felt an “off” period coming on. This puff would then bring the amount of levodopa … helps that the drug bypasses the gastrointestinal system, where the food we eat can get in the way of our body quickly …
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Getting Smarter about Data: New Study Uses Smartphones to Track Parkinson's
March 9, 2017
… track Parkinson's symptoms. The sub-study is part of the ongoing SURE-PD3 clinical trial , which is testing whether … will use a customized version of the mPower application to complete surveys and record data about the performance of … transforming how research can be done and amplifying the knowledge that can be gained from them. Not only are …
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MJFF CEO Talks Parkinson’s Research with MSNBC
October 22, 2015
… Amid the Back to the Future and self-lacing Nike Mag fun yesterday, our … by 2045. How do we know this is possible? Dr. Sherer: The combination of explosive growth in our understanding of … real possibility. Read the full interview. Maggie Kuhl Vice President Patient Engagement …
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Foundation Awards $2.3 Million to Develop Treatments for Dopamine-Non-Responsive PD Symptoms
November 16, 2006
… — The Michael J. Fox Foundation has awarded $2.3 million in total funding for six research projects under its … of PD initiative. The funding will drive both increased pre-clinical focus on and expanded clinical development for … Continued funding will be dependent upon successful completion of these milestones. Researcher bios and grant …
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Place your Bets at a Star-Studded Table — All to Speed a Cure
September 20, 2013
… will be hosting its inaugural Celebrity Invitational Poker Tournament in Southern California. Hollywood Poker is the … non-virtual table. The live poker tournament takes place at Commerce Casino in Commorco, California. The event is open … Team Fox this year. To register for the tournament, please visit HollywoodPoker.com . Jason Rice …
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A Pancake Breakfast in Honor of Mom with Parkinson's
January 9, 2015
… Merrie Miles was established in 2011, its impact has grown to include more than 20 people, six events and nearly $250K … Boone passed away in July 2014 after a 14-year battle with Parkinson's, her family knew exactly what to do to … host a Team Fox event. On December 30, the Boone family welcomed over 100 friends and family for a pancake breakfast …