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2017 Federal Budget Increases Research Funding
May 3, 2017
… with $2.8 billion for FY 2017, an increase of $39 million from FY 2016. Under a separate agreement, the fees the FDA collects from industry groups that use its services will be increased … system in FY 2018. As the federal fiscal year runs from October 1 through September 30, the FY 2017 budget deal …
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Ask the MD: DaTscan and Parkinson's
May 11, 2018
… Diagnose Parkinson's? DaTscan can differentiate Parkinson's from movement disorders that don't affect the dopamine cells … example, it's hard to tell whether a person's shaking is from essential tremor or Parkinson's, DaTscan may be used to …
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Fatigue & Sleep
… Fatigue and trouble sleeping can come from Parkinson's, its symptoms or the medications used to … Fatigue can be part of Parkinson's, but it also can come from the medications used to treat it . In some people, … or staying asleep at night . Sleep problems can arise from Parkinson's motor or non-motor symptoms, medication …
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“The Team Fox Family Means Everything to Us:” The Harmon Family on the Impact of Joining the Parkinson’s Community
November 29, 2023
… From left to right: Matthew, Cecily, Kate, Emily and Bob … turning their passions into successful fundraising events — from hosting pancake breakfasts to organizing golf … with, Parkinson’s has the best community of people from all walks of life. There are folks I can call and rat …
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Fundraising Success Magazine: Fundraising Success Magazine Talks to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research
July 13, 2011
… seems to have it all wrong. The organization does its work from a single office in New York City. It doesn't want to … announcing his diagnosis publicly in 1998, he has gone from beloved film and TV star to international symbol of … about the prospect of a recent $50 million challenge gift from two consistent, high-dollar donors. It was announced at …
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The Parkinson's Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI)
… disease management and on drug development. Findings from trials testing new PD therapeutics rely predominantly … DJ-1 protein in blood and CSF by working with Dr. Un Kang from the University of Chicago. Relevance to … 110,000 data downloads and 28 specimen requests. Findings from the initial cohort—differences in protein levels in CSF …