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NBA: Ex-NBAer Grant, Actor Fox Join Forces to Battle Parkinson's
February 17, 2010
… By David Aldridge There's a lot to talk about this week, from the Mavericks' surge to the … Whatever you've got. If you're like me, you have not only become addicted to the various apps and features on your PDAs, … and so is his family. "I think I'm still in this phase where I realize I actually have it, but at times, I think …
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Episode 15: Innovative Fellowship Program is Training Tomorrow's Parkinson's Leaders with Rachel Dolhun
May 21, 2024
… Demand for movement disorder specialists continues to grow, but not enough neurologists are receiving focused … of movement disorders clinician-researchers who will become leaders in Parkinson's care and advance science in the … at The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. Visit michaeljfox.org/fellowship to learn more about …
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John Hardy, PhD, Leader in Parkinson’s Genetics Research, Honored with 2015 Robert A. Pritzker Prize
April 15, 2015
… professor at UCL (University College London) — led a team toward a pathological discovery that revolutionized … contribution to Parkinson’s research and exhibit a commitment to mentoring the next generation of Parkinson’s … the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) in Chicago, where he also played a key role in expanding the biomedical …
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New Educational Program Partners in Parkinson’s to Kick Off in New York City on May 18
April 7, 2014
… The Michael J. Fox Foundation and AbbVie have partnered to create Partners in Parkinson’s , a strategic health … new educational tools and resources for the Parkinson’s community to help optimize care at every stage of disease. … with your doctor, and what to expect from specialist care Updates on research toward new treatments for Parkinson’s, and …
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Podcast: Keeping Step with Parkinson’s: Balance, Posture and Gait
November 13, 2015
… gait issues are some of the most troublesome and difficult to treat Parkinson's symptoms. While tremor and muscle … therapy, these medications are less useful when it comes to how you walk and maintain your balance. Dr. Chris … of falling,” says Dr. Hass, “so it’s important to almost 'pre-hab' the system. “ Join us in our next Third Thursdays …
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Introducing PD Wise: Personal Stories, Experiences and Wisdom from People with Parkinson’s
May 14, 2020
… Editor's Note: Allan Cole is a professor in The Steve Hicks … disease, which will be published by Oxford University Press. Follow him on Twitter @ PDWise . “What worries me is … to wider publics, including new friends in the Parkinson’s community; and almost immediately, my life vastly improved. …