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Parkinson's Biomarker Initiative Expands Study of Genetics
February 25, 2014
… at several pharmaceutical companies. However, missing from the development pipeline is a key tool to measure a … for five years. By collecting data and samples over time from people who have not been diagnosed with the disease but … greater risk of disease onset or, conversely, protection from symptoms. The genetics of Parkinson's is a relatively …
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People en Español: Award-Winning Music Producer Sebastian Krys Talks About Life with Parkinson’s and Raising Awareness with the Hispanic/Latino Community
April 25, 2022
… MJFF Patient Council member Sebastian Krys in the March 2022 issue of People en Español. Michael … , Sebastian Krys and his brother, MJFF Board member Alex Krys, MJFF launched a Spanish-language educational … Sebastian Krys y su hermano, el miembro de la Junta de MJFF Alex Krys, MJFF lanzó un recurso educativo en español — …
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Deep Brain Stimulation: a “Life-changing Decision”
December 5, 2013
… motor circuits in the brain with electric pulses from a pacemaker-like device, offering real help for those … might be candidates for DBS must undergo a series of tests from their physician and various specialists in order to … The Michael J. Fox Foundation has a policy of refraining from advocating, endorsing or promoting any drug therapy, …
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MJFF Conference Highlights Progress in Parkinson’s Research
November 12, 2015
… Researchers reviewed what they’ve concluded thus far from PPMI imaging and genetics information. John Seibyl, MD, … — the Accordion pill (designed to slowly release levodopa from the stomach) and continuous under the skin and oral … is administered), even differentiate people who have PD from those who don’t. He also discussed how smartphone apps …
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Advances in Parkinson’s Therapies: Five Key Areas to Watch
August 7, 2025
… dopamine therapies, have been around for decades, approvals from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continue to … Fiske adds, “but patients can get a lot of value from improvements in current treatment protocols—be that … trials , which could ultimately be used to request approval from regulatory agencies like the FDA. Prasinezumab targets …
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American Health Care Act Passes U.S. House of Representatives
May 5, 2017
… has suggested the Senate version will differ significantly from the AHCA. The Foundation is closely monitoring health … vote. But the latest reports indicate the Senate may start from scratch and draft its own bill, rather than take up the … Under the AHCA, the amount of funding states receive from the federal government for Medicaid would be reduced …