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Spring into Action with Team Fox
April 29, 2013
… get outdoors and get fit. By participating in one of our upcoming sponsored endurance events, you’ll join a community … this spring, don’t forget to use the Charity Miles app , where every mile you run, walk or bike turns into dollars … on upcoming events and how you can get involved, visit us here or email us at athletes@michaeljfox.org . …
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New Legislation Aims to Ban Herbicide Linked to Parkinson's
February 6, 2019
… Against Paraquat Act of 2019 (HR 3817) , which seeks to eliminate the use of paraquat in the United States. … or live, work, attend school or places of worship near where the chemical is used. There is strong scientific … 15 years, the EPA reviews all herbicides to ensure they comply with federal safety standards. The agency began its …
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New Gene Linked to Parkinson's Disease
June 17, 2016
… Researchers recently added to the list of Parkinson's-associated genes when they … (chemical messengers that help cells in the brain communicate). TMEM230 mutations prevented these packets from working normally. These …
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How to Participate in Parkinson’s Research
… impactful choice. There’s a role for everyone on the road to disease discoveries and new treatments. Here we share … or telehealth studies can allow you to contribute from where you live. Studies Work to Minimize Risk Study teams … volunteers. “It’s Something that I Can Do” Hear from our community on experiences in research and how every …
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A Privilege to Participate
October 17, 2019
… It makes sense that Diane Winiarski, 65, is over-the-top enthusiastic about participating in Fox Insight and its accompanying collaboration with 23andMe. Fox Insight aims to … hear the words Parkinson’s disease either during her first visit to a neurologist, who noted that when she walked, she …
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Identifying Barriers and Motivators Associated with Access to Care and Participation in Genetic Research Studies for Parkinson's Disease among Asian Americans
… observed that Asian Americans are older and have had symptoms for a longer period of time than Whites when they are … patients, primary caregivers, clinical providers, and Asian community organization staff to determine what access to … study will identify cultural and institutional factors preventing Asian Americans with PD from seeking care and …