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Buying Holiday Gifts Online? Your Purchases Can Support MJFF
November 16, 2016
… 'Tis the season of giving and online shopping! Did you know your online purchases can … and service as Amazon, but with an added bonus to MJFF. Buying through AmazonSmile will guarantee that 0.5 percent … eBay eBay customers can shop listings with a blue and gold ribbon and a portion of proceeds (from 10 to 100 …
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Using Cellular Approaches to Deep Brain Stimulation to Revert Gait Disorders
… freezing of gait are particularly debilitating and can lead to serious injuries from falls. Although deep brain … been proposed for the treatment of gait deficits, the outcome has been disappointing. Using sophisticated tools … differently to electrical stimulation and need to be targeted individually. By establishing electrical stimulation …
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Getting Ready for the International Congress of Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders
September 20, 2019
… next week in Nice, France. Each year, this meeting brings together thousands of clinicians, researchers, and members … such as Parkinson’s. This year’s theme is focused on how research breakthroughs get translated into patient care. … p.m. Special Topics in Movement Disorders 3618. How to Become a Successful Movement Disorder Specialist. Caroline …
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How Patients Helped Us Pick Our New Grants
February 5, 2019
… that we're funding eight studies on innovative ways to treat gait and balance problems with Parkinson's disease. … issues and the new projects we're funding. The review committee for this funding program included two members of … in that room. I was a little apprehensive. I didn't know how we'd be received with the group there, but it was …
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To My Newly Diagnosed Self...
August 28, 2012
… Soania Mathur is a family physician practicing outside of Toronto. Soania is a member of the Michael J. Fox … to best convey patient priorities to the research community and content for patient education and outreach. … self. I just wanted you to know that you will eventually have three beautiful daughters and even though you worry …
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MJFF and Northwestern Partner on Clinical Genetic Testing Series
September 29, 2020
… Genetic Testing for Parkinson’s Disease: Why, When and How? A Virtual Continuing Medical Education (CME) Series. People with Parkinson’s may want to learn their genetic status and take action based on it – … US EST This virtual program will provide an overview of the common Parkinson’s disease related genetic mutations and …