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MJFF Staff Share Essential PD Facts with Everyday Health
April 27, 2016
… about Parkinson’s disease (PD). The piece included facts from staff at The Michael J. Fox Foundation and covered … For some, one source of that stress is hiding the condition from coworkers, family and friends, she says. "The majority …
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FDA Approves Parkinson's Psychosis Drug
April 29, 2016
… has approved Nuplazid (the compound pimavanserin) from pharmaceutical company Acadia to treat Parkinson’s … for patients with Parkinson’s disease psychosis who suffer from hallucinations and delusions,” said Steve Davis , …
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Summer Intern Spotlight: Meet Sahirah Johnson
August 27, 2015
… skills to our mission to cure Parkinson's, and benefit from the chance to witness day-to-day operations at a … Parkinson’s. What is the one thing you hope to take away from your internship at MJFF? While interning here, I hope …
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North Shore Continues Growing Impact with Ninth Annual Walk
October 23, 2015
… with just 25 attendees, this family-friendly 3-mile walk from the First Church Congregational down along the sea wall … to work through this, but I’ve had tremendous support from my family, friends and others. [Parkinson’s] never …
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PPMI Now Recruiting Individuals with Genetic Mutation linked to Gaucher Disease
March 24, 2015
… for five years. By collecting data and samples over time from people who have not been diagnosed with the disease but … greater risk of disease onset or, conversely, protection from symptoms. Launched in 2010, PPMI is a longitudinal …
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6 Self-Care Tips for Parkinson's Disease Caregivers
May 15, 2015
… potentially giving you more breathing room. 6. Accept help from friends and family when they offer , and don't be afraid to ask for help from them, too. Friends may want to support you but feel …