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A Look from Both Sides at Clinical Research Participation
July 29, 2015
… trials. My invitation came from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, MD, and involved flying across the …
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What We Fund: $86 Million to Refine Our Understanding of Parkinson’s
February 20, 2025
… against typical progression arcs. Characterizing Environmental Exposure Another key area of PD for exploration is the relationship between environmental triggers and the disease. MJFF launched a Request for … diseases) into endotypes, which are subtypes of a given health condition that are defined by distinct biological …
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“A Very Educational Experience:” One Patient’s Perspective on Participating in the Pioglitazone Study
July 25, 2012
… months in, he says it’s going well. Conducted at Georgia Health Sciences University in Augusta, one of the study’s …
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Michael J. Fox Foundation Research Staffers Reflect on 2012’s Highlights
December 24, 2012
… , a unique collaboration with the National Institutes of Health. It is an arduous process to get a multi-site study …
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New Research Projects Investigate Environmental Contributors of Parkinson’s Disease
June 1, 2021
… members who complete surveys every three to five years on health and environmental toxicants encountered during military service and … the disease than expected — can provide clues about environmental causes. Nielsen and her group will use data from more …
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Medical Marijuana: Where Should Research Go?
March 14, 2019
… and cannabidiol (CBD). Although anecdotal studies tout the health benefits of the cannabis plant, it is still not fully …