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Caregiving Guide - B Test
… find thoughtful, informed advice for caregivers on: What to do in the first days after a loved one's Parkinson's diagnosis Tips for relieving burnout and stress How Parkinson's disease can affect your marriage Maintaining … yourself. You'll help us better understand the needs of our community. First Name Last Name Email ZIP code What is your …
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Ask the MD: A Skin Test for Parkinson’s
June 9, 2023
… Editor’s note (March 21, 2024): This blog describes a skin test … disorder specialist if you have questions about if and how this or similar tests might be helpful for you or your … seed amplification assay (α-syn SAA in CSF) — comes yet another. Read about the spinal fluid test, enabled …
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An International Working Group for the Evaluation of Mitochondrial DNA as a PD Biomarker
… Study Rationale: Changes to mitochondria (a compartment of cells important for … samples to know what is the best sample to take and how to treat the sample once it arrives in the lab. Then the … mitochondria …
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Six Misconceptions about Parkinson's Support Groups
January 25, 2017
… group can help you feel more connected, and introduce you to local resources you may not be familiar with, too. Support groups are not one size fits all, however, and it may take a few tries before you find the … you're hesitant to try one out, read these experiences our community shared. Many people who are apprehensive about …
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Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan Stop by Watch What Happens Live
October 30, 2014
… Is it Marty McFly? Alex P. Keaton? Mike Flaherty? Just which one of Michael J. Fox’s … Good Wife’,” Michael said last night on Bravo’s late-night show “Watch What Happens Live.” “He’s just really complicated and it’s really fun.” Both Michael and wife …
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(Supplement) Testing the Neuroprotective Efficacy of Modulating the Lysosomal Gene Atp6v0a1
… This grant builds upon the research from a prior grant: Testing the Neuroprotective Effects of Modulating Atp6v0a1 … other large molecules. Parkinson's disease (PD) is linked to lysosomal dysfunction. In this study, we focus on … cell death. If so, it could provide a novel target for neuroprotection. We will determine whether …