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Parkinson Voice Project (PVP) is presenting a free educational lecture Jan. 12 in Richardson, Texas, for Parkinson’s disease patients and caregivers that will focus on nutritional health and disease ... Read more

December 14, 2018December 14, 2018

Merger of New Mexico Parkinson’s Coalition, PMDAlliance Expected to Improve Patient Services

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The recent merger of the New Mexico Parkinson’s Coalition (NMPC) and national nonprofit Parkinson & Movement Disorder Alliance (PMDAlliance) is expected to significantly boost support services for Parkinson’s patients in the ... Read more

December 14, 2018December 15, 2018

New Neurodegeneration Challenge Network Puts Focus on Causes of Parkinson’s, Other Disorders

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A new network launched by Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, will unite leading investigators from various biomedical fields, as well as biologists and physicians, in gaining insight into ... Read more

December 7, 2018December 7, 2018

Medical Marijuana and Its Use Focus of March Meeting Set by Parkinson’s Foundation

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With the goal of establishing a consensus on medical marijuana use by Parkinson’s patients — which a recent survey co-sponsored by the Parkinson’s Foundation put at 80 percent — the group will host ... Read more

November 2, 2018November 2, 2018

Parkinson’s Foundation to Host, Broadcast Summit for Caregivers in English, Spanish

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With a focus on self-care and caregiving, the Parkinson’s Foundation is hosting a free bilingual summit for those who attend to the daily needs of Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients. ... Read more

October 26, 2018November 6, 2018

MJFF and Blackfynn Collaborate on Parkinson’s Study to Discover Biomarkers

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The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) and Blackfynn are joining forces to make optimal use of an initiative that could uncover Parkinson’s disease biomarkers and bring about new therapies. ... Read more

October 19, 2018October 25, 2018

Michael J. Fox Foundation Introduces Educational Videos for Parkinson’s Patients, Caregivers

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The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) has introduced a series of educational videos about Parkinson’s disease, as well as a video offering advice to those caring for people with ... Read more

October 4, 2018October 15, 2018

Michael J. Fox Foundation Lauds Federal Funding of Data Collection for Parkinson’s, Other Diseases

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The new law calling for the federal government to collect data on U.S. residents with neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s will help refine disease research and make care more ... Read more

October 1, 2018October 8, 2018

Parkinson’s UK Continues to Support Keapstone’s Quest to Develop Treatments for MND and Parkinson’s

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With its recent award of £1 million (about $1.3 million USD), Parkinson’s UK continues to invest in Keapstone Therapeutics, bringing the biotechnology company closer to developing treatments for Parkinson’s ... Read more

September 18, 2018September 18, 2018

Parkinson’s Foundation Holding Upcoming Team Training Program for Healthcare Professionals in Atlanta

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The Parkinson’s Foundation’s next education program course for healthcare professionals who treat Parkinson’s patients will be held in Atlanta, the nonprofit announced in a press release. Called Allied Team ... Read more

Posts by: Mary Chapman

Mary Chapman

Parkinson Voice Project to Host Lecture on Nutrition and Disease Management

Merger of New Mexico Parkinson’s Coalition, PMDAlliance Expected to Improve Patient Services

New Neurodegeneration Challenge Network Puts Focus on Causes of Parkinson’s, Other Disorders

Medical Marijuana and Its Use Focus of March Meeting Set by Parkinson’s Foundation

Parkinson’s Foundation to Host, Broadcast Summit for Caregivers in English, Spanish

MJFF and Blackfynn Collaborate on Parkinson’s Study to Discover Biomarkers

Michael J. Fox Foundation Introduces Educational Videos for Parkinson’s Patients, Caregivers

Michael J. Fox Foundation Lauds Federal Funding of Data Collection for Parkinson’s, Other Diseases

Parkinson’s UK Continues to Support Keapstone’s Quest to Develop Treatments for MND and Parkinson’s

Parkinson’s Foundation Holding Upcoming Team Training Program for Healthcare Professionals in Atlanta

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