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Probing the Function of SGK1 and its Relationship to LRRK2 and Parkinson’s Disease
… with Leucine Rich Repeat Kinase 2 (LRRK2) mutations to that of the general population. In other words the SGK1 … (wild type) and mutant (polymorphic) SGK1 and LRRK2 will be combined in neuronal cells to determine if the mutant SGK1 … We will also test to see if this mutant SGK1 can protect a pre-clinical model that has been treated with a neurotoxin …
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New Study Urges Stronger Warning for Parkinson’s Medications Tied to Impulsive Behaviors
October 24, 2014
… drugs and impulse control disorders (ICDs)— syndromes of compulsive gambling, hypersexuality and excessive shopping, to name a few. This relationship has been known for many … odd behaviors. Clinicians must inquire specifically about buying lottery tickets and new interest in pornography …
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Michael J. Fox Foundation Commits up to $5 Million for 2007-2008 Therapeutics Development Initiative
June 5, 2007
… disease. Under this initiative the Foundation will commit up to $5 million in funding to drive translational PD … stages of the therapeutics development pipeline, where basic discoveries undergo the highly specific studies … 24, 2008. For more information or to apply for funding , visit the Foundation’s Web site at www.michaeljfox.org . Ten …
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PPMI Dispatch: Capturing the Parkinson's Experience Day to Day and Over Years
March 26, 2019
… Parkinson's Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI) aims to better define and measure Parkinson's disease so … available to qualified researchers, more great minds are combing an astonishing amount of information to look for … from PPMI in future communications. Maggie Kuhl Vice President Patient Engagement …
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Team Fox Young Professionals of Chicago to Host First event!
May 29, 2012
… 1st, 2012. They are hosting a soiree at the Grossinger Autoplex, located at 1530 North Dayton, Chicago, IL. Featured … Gibson’s, La Szechuan, Capannari’s Ice Cream, and more – accompanied by wine pairings from Brian Duncan of Bin 36. Live … on the town for all who attend." For more information, visit: www.partylikeafox.org ; and their Facebook page . …
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Working on Your 2019 Taxes? Don’t Forget to Deduct Your Medical Expenses
February 12, 2020
… medical expenses that exceed 7.5 percent of your annual income? For more than 75 years, Americans with high health care costs have been able to deduct medical expenses from their taxes. For the … are often struggling with a high deductible, office visit and prescription co-pays, and out-of-pocket expenses …