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María L. De León, MD
… trained movement disorder specialist as well as an avid research advocate. Over the last decade, Maria has spent … “ Viviendo mas alla ...” ( Living beyond ...) takes into account the cultural barriers that exist for Hispanics to obtain diagnosis and treatment for PD along with the obstacles that …
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Michael J. Fox On Having A Sense Of Humor About His Parkinson's
January 10, 2013
… Our neighbors to the north were lucky to ring in the New Year with an exclusive interview with Michael J. Fox! Appearing on George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight just moments before midnight, Michael reflected on his phenomenal year, …
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The Burden of Secrecy in Parkinson’s Disease
July 9, 2012
… learning they have PD is often compounded by hiding their diagnosis, sometimes even from their closest loved ones. … she decided she had to tell her family, and they settled into an unspoken agreement not to talk about the disease. … secretary, regrets having waited so long. […] Doctors and researchers say it’s not uncommon for people with …
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Development of LRRK2 Target Engagement Ligands
… distribution of radioactive tracers. PET may facilitate early diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and evaluation of drug treatment in patients with …
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Lisa Volenec
… of those living with Parkinson’s disease. Diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson’s in 2014, Lisa kept her diagnosis private for more than a decade while continuing to … the disease. Today, Lisa is committed to turning her voice into a platform for others, ensuring that every person …
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New Understandings of the Genetics of Parkinson's Disease Inform Drug Development Today
May 3, 2012
… more than 30 world leaders in Parkinson’s disease (PD) research gathered in New York City for The Michael J. Fox … growing role of the Foundation in driving forward research into four specific genetic targets relevant to PD: LRRK2, … Institute on Aging. “It is critical that these groups talk early and often about the next steps in genetic analysis …