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Olfactory Circuits: Alpha-Synuclein-Rich Neurons Respond to Environmental Triggers at the Origin of Parkinson’s Disease
… Study Rationale: To slow the progression of Parkinson's disease (PD), we need to know more about how it starts. It is well known now that many individuals … a PD-linked gene, alpha-synuclein, in odor processing, and how viruses in the nose may change how alpha-synuclein is …
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The Microbiome in Parkinson's Disease: Role as a Potential Biomarker and Relation to Disease Progression
… and Nasal Microbiota of Patients with Idiopathic Parkinson's disease Promising Outcomes of Original Grant: In their previous study these … of another species were associated with certain PD symptoms. These results are promising since this may point to a … Clinical Trial …
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Evaluation of Digital Mobility Data to Identify Individuals at Risk of Developing Parkinson’s Disease
… Rationale: Gait disturbances play a major role in the motor manifestation of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Traditional clinical assessments aimed at measuring motor deficits do not sufficiently identify subtle changes … early-stage PD. Study Design: Participating subjects will complete gait assessments twice, at yearly intervals. …
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Team Fox Member and Patient Finds Her Voice—to Raise Parkinson’s Awareness and Funds
November 4, 2013
… with her Team Fox event Pam Wood of Dallas, Texas, plans to give a speech at her Team Fox fundraiser on November 23—a … local nonprofit, the Parkinson Voice Project, Pam is ready to share her message loud and clear. She says, “For the first time in my life, I feel I have a real purpose — to raise funds and awareness for this disease. I want to do …
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Structural, Post-translational Modification and Small Chemical Approaches to Understand LRRK2 Function in PD
… from a prior grant: Structural and Chemical Approaches to Understand and Modulate LRRK2 Kinase Activity in Parkinson's Disease Promising Outcomes of Original Grant: Our original goal was to (1) … of two chemical libraries (>25,000) and identified 4 compounds (in the sub-micromolar range) as potential LRRK2 …
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REPLAY: From Low Blood Pressure to Bladder Problems: A Look at Lesser-Known Parkinson’s Symptoms
June 15, 2023
… Cancel Register for Webinar REPLAY: From Low Blood Pressure to Bladder Problems: A Look at Lesser-Known Parkinson’s … had PD I am a researcher, clinician or work with the PD community Other Diagnosis Date ${selected} Jan Feb Mar Apr … from the Michael J. Fox Foundation. Save my information for faster registration. Create a michaeljfox.org account by …