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Learning to Laugh and Let Go: One Couple’s Journey with Parkinson’s and Dementia
June 3, 2013
… of Parkinson’s-related cognitive dysfunction. Ten years ago, Lee was diagnosed with Parkinson’s. On a road trip to … they’ve been surprised—by the reactions and lack of knowledge. Even within the Parkinson’s community, many have never heard of Lewy Body Dementia and …
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One Path to a Parkinson's Cure: "Find the Trials Near You that Need You"
September 1, 2011
… the Cure. Learn more about Dan below or click here to check out the rest of our fall issue. --- When asked why … Parkinson’s disease at age 36. While he is a relative newcomer to The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF), he’s already … progress toward improved treatments and a cure depends on getting more people — especially with PD — into trials,” …
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In Case You Missed It: Jimmy Choi's Return to 'American Ninja Warrior'
June 19, 2018
… Last night, less than a year after he first competed on "American Ninja Warrior" (ANW) , Jimmy Choi … and Team Fox communities to help reach a fundraising goal of $350,000. Akbar will undoubtedly enlist Jimmy's … community. Hundreds offered words of encouragement online, purchased signature Fox Ninja t-shirts -- with …
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FDA Approves Duopa — Carbidopa/Levodopa Enteral Suspension Method New to U.S. Market
January 12, 2015
… oral formulation of levodopa/carbidopa, government regulators have delivered another positive ruling for Parkinson’s therapy. Today pharmaceutical company AbbVie announced it has obtained approval for Duopa, … of position. Listen to a podcast about “off” episodes and how new medication delivery methods can help avoid motor …
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Fox Foto Friday: Five Research Groups Who Want To Thank Clinical Trial Participants
November 29, 2013
… Trial team members showing their appreciation for clinical trial participants. … men and women who participate in clinical trials, helping to speed a cure for Parkinson's. Without them, the clinical research that is essential for getting new and better therapies for PD to pharmacy shelves …
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Development of Potent Conformation-Specific Compounds Directed to Monomeric Alpha-Synuclein
… upon the research from a prior grant: Development of SHG to Discover Drugs to Selectively Block AlphaS toxicity Promising Outcomes of Original Grant : The goal of our original funded … grant was to use our alpha-synuclein assay to identify compounds that prevent conformational change to the fully …