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Intermittent Bilateral Intraputamenal Treatment with GDNF
… Objective/Rationale : Glial cell-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF) has been shown in various pre-clinical models of … (CED). This approach is aimed to optimize drug distribution within the putamen while minimizing exposure to drug in … the brain. The approach integrates the use of four distinct components: a customized, implantable catheter system for …
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Predicting Parkinson’s Disease with Smartphone Data
… Michael J. Fox Foundation’s Parkinson’s Data Challenge was to develop a way to help patients and clinicians using … to predict incidence and monitor progression of the disease with 100% accuracy. In addition, a machine learning … in between visits with their doctor. Anticipated Outcome: Lionsolver’s winning submission to the …
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Overcoming Motivational Roadblocks to Fitness
May 13, 2021
… A grant to occupational therapist, Dr. Katrina Long will support a … show it may slow disease progression. But, for varied complex reasons, many people with Parkinson’s do not follow a regular exercise routine. …
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More Peaks, Fewer Valleys with Levodopa
June 19, 2014
… June 19, 2014 Duration: 1 hr Time: 12:00 pm ET A person with Parkinson's, a neurologist and a researcher discuss on/off episodes associated with Parkinson's medication and research to treat or avoid the debilitating motor fluctuations that …
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NYC-Come spin with Team Fox!
January 6, 2012
… on the Upper East Side will be hosting a charity ride with 100% of the proceeds raised coming to the Foundation. 45 bikes are available ($150 donation …
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Pickleball for Parkinson’s: From Passion to Progress
February 3, 2020
… Fox member Lesly Wagner has used the sport to raise more than $42,000 for Parkinson’s research. … former Division I college tennis player who was diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson’s disease in 2012. It was while … shoe, but as soon as she has the paddle in her hand it’s competitive.” Equipped with their idea, Lesly came across …