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Michael J. Fox Foundation Seeks Novel Drug Development Strategies for 2007 Target Validation Initiative
October 14, 2006
… to alleviate complications of PD treatment including dyskinesias. In mid-October, the Foundation will announce a …
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Long-term Cortical Recording in Parkinson’s Disease Patients Using a Totally Implanted Device
… Objective/Rationale: Deep brain stimulation (DBS) of basal ganglia structures is an effective treatment for Parkinson’s disease (PD). However, its mechanism of … between populations of cortical neurons that is reduced by acute therapeutic DBS. We anticipate that …
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Sexual & Reproductive Health
… can make sexual activity more challenging. Tremor and dyskinesia can cause discomfort or get in the way, …
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Giving Tuesday 2016: #FoxItForward and Support a Cure for Parkinson's Disease
November 21, 2016
… process. In October, a new drug to treat Parkinson's dyskinesia was submitted to the FDA. We're committed to …
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Ask the MD: What's Happening with Deep Brain Stimulation?
November 30, 2016
… least four years and have developed motor complications -- dyskinesia and/or significant "off" time, when symptoms are …
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10 Lesser-Known Parkinson's Disease Symptoms
August 28, 2015
… medication can sometimes have. Use of levodopa can lead to dyskinesia , which can be described as smooth tics. …