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What to Ask before Enrolling in a Research Study
October 28, 2016
… Editor's Note: For more Foundation news, research updates and … may benefit participants and the greater Parkinson's community, they also pose potential risks. It's important to … in a trial previously. What is the purpose of this study? How might my participation help the Parkinson's community? …
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Help Us Advocate to Expand Access to High-Quality Care for Parkinson's Patients
June 11, 2024
… J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) , we know how critical access to high-quality health care providers, tests and therapies … prescribes a drug treatment, the patient’s health insurance company may deny coverage and instead require them to try …
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Trial to Test Therapy for Excessive Daytime Sleepiness in Parkinson's Opens
February 28, 2017
… Jazz Pharmaceuticals recently announced a Phase II trial to test a therapy for excessive daytime sleepiness in people …
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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
… has announced that qualified researchers may now request access to clinical data and biospecimens from a collection … would benefit all PD patients, including those with more common, idiopathic forms of the disease. While requests for … to request access at the MJFF Access Data and Biospecimens Web page. …
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Save the Date: Participate in Parkinson’s Advocacy Day on September 10!
August 20, 2019
… On Tuesday, September 10, join members of our community for Parkinson's Advocacy Day and tell your … impact residents of their states and districts. Messages from people with Parkinson's and their loved ones lets … the Forum from the comfort of your home or office the day before. Visit The Michael J. Fox Foundation Facebook page on …
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"We will open doors that were previously closed"
October 31, 2016
… JD, is an Omaha-based lawyer at Georgetown University Law Center with a specialty in insurance and health law who has … of the newly formed MJFF Public Policy Council -- which comprises experts who have extensive government experience … to develop persuasiveness and critical thinking. I learned that a small tweak to legislation or regulation can have a …