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Use of a Robotic Walking Device to Improve Home and Community Mobility in People with Parkinson's Disease
… with Parkinson's disease can have walking issues that prevent them from completing daily activities in and outside of their homes. … This study uses a light, wearable robotic device designed to help people take bigger steps and walk more easily. The … Motor Symptoms …
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Following Facebook to Genetic Screening
November 22, 2016
… For Jessica O'Brien, Facebook was a place to post pictures of her dogs, until it became a starting … mutations in LRRK2 and GBA genes, both of which are more common in the Ashkenazi Jewish population. To speed study … with Parkinson's, I couldn't yet take a drug to help prevent the disease," she said. "But I could participate in …
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Association of caffeine and related analytes with resistance to Parkinson’s disease among LRRK2 mutation carriers: a metabolomic study
August 5, 2020
… Objective: To identify markers of resistance to developing Parkinson … with PD and UC in the LRRK2 Cohort Consortium (LCC), comprising 118 LRRK2 +/PD+, 115 LRRK2 +/UC, 70 LRRK2 … models, the findings may reflect their avoidance by those predisposed to develop PD or their protective effects among …
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Combining Mass Spectrometry with Genetic and Pharmacological Approaches to Discover and Validate LRRK2 Substrates
… Objective/Rationale: Much recent work has suggested that comprehending the biological properties of an enzyme termed … of Parkinson’s disease as well as designing new strategies to better treat this condition. Our objective is to deploy … Jarrod A. Marto, PhD …
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Turn Up the Speakers: MJFF Partners with The Aoki Foundation to Share Exclusive Playlist this Parkinson’s Awareness Month
April 24, 2025
… the importance of brain health and to one day, see a world where degenerative brain diseases no longer exist. This … to Boost Better Brain Health,” to amplify and empower the community on their journey toward caring for our brains. … lacing up from home or anywhere on-the-go on Spotify here . Visit us at michaeljfox.or/pam for more ways to get involved …
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Playing To Win 2022
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