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Sharing the PD Community’s Resilience through Art
May 20, 2016
… motor symptoms, affecting balance and mobility. After her diagnosis, Hadley saw a need for greater connection and sharing of resources, research opportunities and support for those with PD and … learning about how advances in PD research could translate into learnings for other neurological diseases. This year, …
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Defining Parkinson's in Their Lives by Taking Action
November 26, 2012
… as it took me a while to share my PD with others. We can chat about our experiences online and have even met in … letting it bring me down.” In 2011, the Tigners began to take action through Team Fox . Inspired by Wendy’s love of … by the Challenge. Now, they say, “We’re figuring out how we can raise $1 million as a couple.” Rick and Wendy appreciate …
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Watch Again: Videos from Parkinson's IQ + You
… share what they've learned since receiving a Parkinson’s diagnosis and what they may have changed about how they faced those early years. Seeing a Movement Disorder Specialist In this … with them . Join the Study that's Changing Everything Researchers are studying the link between sense of smell and …
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Parkinson's 101
… way to deal with the life-changing event of a Parkinson’s diagnosis. The good news: Most people find acceptance and … see in others. Estimates suggest that Parkinson’s affects nearly 1 million people in the United States and more than … the basics of Parkinson's. What Causes Parkinson's Disease? Researchers believe that in most people, Parkinson's is …
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Puzzle for a Cure This Parkinson's Awareness Month
April 20, 2017
… specially marked Team Fox puzzle packs to the high-impact research and policy programs of The Michael J. Fox … with young-onset Parkinson's at age 46. Prior to his diagnosis, Michael had never painted, sculpted or worked in … John was diagnosed in 2003. While his diagnosis prompted an early retirement from his career as a geologist, it hasn't …
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More Biomarker Developments: New Blood Biomarker Measures Mitochondrial Damage in Parkinson’s
September 1, 2023
… In a breakthrough earlier this year, researchers validated the first test that can detect … prior to developing symptoms, so the test could be used for early detection,” said Mark Frasier, PhD, The Michael J. Fox … are expected to play an important role in accurate, early diagnosis that leads to improved care and treatments. …