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Insulin-like Growth Factor-1 and DAT Imaging as Biomarkers of Early Cognitive Impairment in Parkinson’s Disease
… of cognitive impairment in PD is complex, involving multiple neurotransmitter systems and diffuse neurodegeneration. This study also aims …
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Access to Clinical Data and Biospecimens, and Funding to Use Them, from The Michael J. Fox Foundation Encourages Drug Development
July 17, 2013
… Tissue — more than 30 different central nervous system (CNS) and non-CNS tissues are collected and stored … collected since 2009. The Foundation has brought together multiple sites throughout nine countries to collect clinical …
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Parkinson's Research: PPMI Clinical Study
… how Parkinson’s begins and progresses. A simple online system allows researchers around the globe to access study … learn from more people. In fact, PPMI is a cornerstone of multiple large-scale collaborations, such as the …
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Researching a Better Way to Diagnose Parkinson's Disease
January 30, 2017
… may not know what’s wrong,” shares Joann, who went through multiple doctor visits and tests before discovering she has … to diagnose PD more easily and intervene earlier. The Systemic Synuclein Sampling Study (S4) , sponsored by The …
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Could Alzheimer’s Drugs Treat Parkinson’s?
July 29, 2015
… disease (PD) research. Scientists are using these immune system soldiers against the primary component of the PD … are more widespread application and perhaps treatment of multiple pathologies in one individual. Some people with PD …
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Irene Griswold-Prenner, PhD
… contributed to Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis programs. She received her BA from …