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Support Groups
… people find that support groups help them cope with the day-to-day realities of having Parkinson's disease. The … (or a member of his or her office staff), local hospitals (community outreach or similar services), community calendars … Not all support groups are right for everyone, however. For starters, they come in different formats, …
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National Stem Cell Foundation and Michael J. Fox Foundation Partner to Support Parkinson’s Cell Replacement Therapy
May 25, 2016
… Parkinson's Research (MJFF) have announced a partnership to fund development of a cutting-edge therapy to replace the … that degenerate in Parkinson's disease, the second most common brain disease after Alzheimer's. The Foundations will … those systems replace neurons. Research to this point has shown other regions — including the substantia nigra (site of …
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Clinical Study: Drug Targeting Serotonin May Help Stop Dyskinesia
June 12, 2012
… Today, a team of researchers supported by The Michael J. Fox … (PD). The trial focused on Eltoprazine, a drug which has shown promising pre-clinical results targeting neurons in the brain that produce a neurotransmitter …
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Willie Geist Narrates New Video: “Your Nose Knows: How to Keep Your Brain Healthy at Every Age"
October 13, 2022
… Many may be surprised to learn that our sense of smell is linked to brain health. … decades before receiving a diagnosis. In fact, research shows that loss of smell may be one of the most important … keep our magnificent brains healthy for many more years to come.” Watch the full animation video above to learn more. …
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Fast Company's Q&A with Michael J. Fox Foundation CEO Todd Sherer
February 15, 2012
… MJFF CEO Todd Sherer participated in a Q&A with Fast Company on his management style and how the transition from researcher and scientist to the …
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We Asked, You Answered: "How many years or doctors did it take to confirm your Parkinson's diagnosis?"
December 18, 2012
… Yesterday, we asked our Facebook and Twitter communities to share their experiences reaching a Parkinson's diagnosis. … for 7 years before I was diagnosed and I lost track of how many doctors I saw...Jessie Lyle3 doctors for me over …