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StandingTall-PD. An engaging neuro-rehabilitation program using eHealth technologies to reduce step-time variability, prevent freezing of gait and falls, and enhance independence in people with Parkinson's disease: A placebo randomized controlled trial
… of gait (FOG), which current medical options may not fully prevent. Scientific evidence suggests rhythmic cues can help … many mobility impairments that remain highly resistant to conventional therapies. Our program, StandingTall-PD, … hypothesize that our intensive neuro-rehabilitation program combined with continuation of care can improve mobility, …
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Developing a Strategy to Determine Why Melanoma and Parkinson's Disease Occur Together
… The cellular basis for this association is not known. To identify the key cellular events that enhance this shared … for examining how melanoma progression is altered in a preclinical model of PD. Hypothesis: We hypothesize that … factors for PD. This strategy will allow us to quantify and compare interrelationships between nerve cells, vasculature …
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Walking 2,500 Miles to Close the Gap on a Cure
November 27, 2017
… Editor's Note: On Wednesday, January 31, Bill Bucklew, joined … by family, friends, Team Fox members and MJFF supporters, completed the last mile of his cross-country walk in … with the people he meets and contribute to his efforts, visit Walk4Parkinsons.org . Learn more about Team Fox and …
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Foundation Honors Three Distinguished Scientists with Our 2019 Major Research Prizes
November 18, 2019
… honored three researchers for their groundbreaking work to speed critical advances in Parkinson's disease and … Dystonia is both a distinct movement disorder and a common symptom of Parkinson's disease. Their work examines … the late Robert A. Pritzker, a renowned industrialist, entrepreneur and philanthropist. The award is designed by …
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What We Fund: $161 Million to ASAP Initiative Teams
September 15, 2020
… Today the Aligning Science Across Parkinson’s (ASAP) … with smart minds applying cutting-edge technologies to this complex disease. ASAP is providing the funding and resources … Arlehamn, Ashley Harms, Sarkis Mazmanian Maggie Kuhl Vice President Patient Engagement …
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A Gait Opens in the Drive to Better Understand Cognitive Decline
August 14, 2012
… it would seem to make sense, then, that when our gait becomes slower, there may be implications as to what’s … be on their way to having difficulty thinking as well. And better understanding these changes in gait could provide … staffer Jamie Eberling, PhD, explains why: “We’ve known for a while now that there is likely a strong link …