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Daily News: As America Ages, Parkinson's - Already Common - Could Become Much More Widespread
April 27, 2010
… disease will likely rise, and some doctors predict as much as a fourfold increase within the next few decades. … says Olanow. Doctors now know that some symptoms can show up before the onset of the classic movement-related … according to Olanow. Other drugs like dopamine agonists, COMT inhibitors and MAO-B inhibitors are valuable because …
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How Cell Communication Problems May Contribute to Parkinson’s Disease
… Study Rationale: Brain cells need to “talk” to each other to stay healthy and function properly. This communication often relies on tiny hair-like structures … driving Parkinson’s disease. Our study aims to uncover how these two systems normally work together and what goes …
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Correlating MRI, Pathology and Cognitive Assessments toward Biomarkers of Cognitive Decline
… to identify magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) biomarkers for early diagnosis, disease severity and progression. However, … which is of key interest for patients, doctors, researchers and drug developers. Hypothesis: We aim to …
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Neurology Today Profiles PPMI Co-Principal Investigator Carlie Tanner: “You couldn’t ask for more from a scientific career.”
May 24, 2021
… study, Carlie Tanner, MD, PhD, was featured in Neurology Today for her scientific work as one of the world’s leading … Parkinson’s remains unknown, current evidence suggests a combination of environmental and genetic factors can play a … interested in Parkinson’s disease and neurology because of seeing the amazing effect of the very first treatment for …
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Miami Marlins President to Run 50 Miles for Charity, Including The Michael J. Fox Foundation
February 1, 2012
… the park in advance of pre-season games scheduled for early March. Aware of the hard work and dedication that has gone into the stadium, Marlins President David Samson -- an avid … of Choice." The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research has been selected among the 10. Those interested in …
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How Reliable Is Self-reported Data?
July 30, 2019
… and smartphone studies, technology is allowing more people to participate in research. But how confident can researchers be in the data users input … from a remote video visit. Forty-four participants completed a visit with a remote evaluator who was blinded to …