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Dystonia
… may spread to other parts of the body. The severity varies from person to person. Dystonia likely involves … to other therapies. Many people report beneficial effects from complementary therapies such as acupuncture and … in development Learn about cutting-edge dystonia research from the winners of the annual Bachmann-Strauss Prize for …
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Women’s History Month: Celebrating the Women Who Shape MJFF’s Parkinson’s Community
March 11, 2021
… The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) is sharing stories from women in our community including the experiences of … treatments and a cure. Parkinson’s advocate Kerry Howard from Juneau, Alaska has been living with PD for over six … jump in right away and take on tasks and responsibilities from our mom like washing the dishes. Today, we have more …
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The New York Times: Judge Invalidates Human Gene Patent
March 30, 2010
… the case, claiming that the work of isolating the DNA from the body transforms it and makes it patentable. Such … also make it harder for young companies to raise money from investors. “The industry is going to have to get more … by the gene patents, kept prices high and prevented women from getting a confirmatory test from another laboratory. …
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The New York Times: Charles Mathias, Former U.S. Senator, Dies at 87
January 26, 2010
… Clymer Charles McC. Mathias, a former United States senator from Maryland who as a liberal Republican clashed with the … which included four terms in the House of Representatives, from 1961 to 1969, and three terms in the Senate before he … Senator Strom Thurmond maneuvered to block Mr. Mathias from becoming senior Republican on the Judiciary Committee; …
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Star-Studded #FoxGala Raises $4 Million and Celebrates the Foundation’s Tireless Work toward a Cure
October 31, 2022
… From left: Willie Geist, Jeannie and Jim Gaffigan, Talia … million of that sum, with $4 million of that total coming from 2022 alone. Thanks to MJFF’s Board of Directors, 100 … the years. The evening also included hilarious performances from Samantha Bee, Lewis Black and Jim Gaffigan. Actress and …
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The Michael J. Fox Foundation is Heading to Barcelona, Spain for World Parkinson Congress
June 27, 2023
… with Parkinson’s, physicians, advocates and researchers from around the world to share the latest on research and … other Parkinson’s organizations throughout WPC, which runs from July 4 through 7. MJFF Booth Visit us at Booth 803 in … “ Why we care about the Parkinson’s disease prodrome: from curious observations to therapeutic opportunities” …