Mary Chapman, features writer —

The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) is offering a free guide about medical marijuana and Parkinson’s disease (PD) in response to a survey, conducted through Fox Insights, that found more than 70% of patients use cannabis for medical purposes. Nearly one in three respondents (31.8%) also reported not…

Exablate Neuro, a non-invasive ultrasound treatment of motor symptoms in advanced Parkinson’s patients, is now available at the University of Maryland Medical Center, part of the school that led a pivotal trial of the technology. Based on trial findings, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of the Insightec device…

The gift subscription service RunnerBox joined with the Parkinson’s Foundation to provide boxes filled with customized items for those running as Parkinson’s Champions, the foundation’s endurance, do-it-yourself fundraising program. Parkinson’s Champions gives people nationwide an opportunity to raise funds to support those living with Parkinson’s disease while heightening…

In the culmination of a woman’s 10-year campaign, the government of Ontario, Canada, has agreed to recognize Parkinson’s disease (PD) as an occupational disorder linked to the use of McIntyre powder, an aluminum-based inhalant, in mining and other industries. The decision by Ontario’s Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) was…

The Parkinson’s and Movement Disorder Center at the Queen’s Medical Center will use a $387,000 Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) grant to study disparities in Parkinson’s disease care among Asian Americans, native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders, and to identify better approaches. The project is titled “Disparities in Care of…

A Parkinson’s UK effort to bring greater racial and ethnic inclusivity to research into Parkinson’s disease is moving forward with new collaborations and a diverse steering group. The organization announced its initiative in March, aiming to improve ethnic representation in Parkinson’s investigations and clinical trials — with an early focus on Black…

To expand access to quality care, the Parkinson’s Foundation is expanding to 60 the Centers of Excellence within its Global Care Network for Parkinson’s disease, and adding a new level of recognized excellence, called Comprehensive Care Centers. A total of 15 medical centers found to be providing “outstanding” and specialized clinical care and resources…

Aiming to improve the clinical outcomes of people with Parkinson’s disease, pharmaceutical company UCB is partnering with key U.K. and U.S. nonprofits to establish the Patient Engagement Council for Parkinson’s Research. UCB is teaming up with the Parkinson’s Foundation in the U.S. and Parkinson’s UK in launching…

To heighten awareness and understanding of nonmotor Parkinson’s disease symptoms such as hallucinations and delusions, Acadia Pharmaceuticals and StoryCorps have teamed up to open Yours, Truly, a multicultural storytelling campaign. The national effort, which also seeks to reduce stigmas surrounding non-motor symptoms, is timed to National…

Those attending The Michael J. Fox Foundation’s (MJFF) “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Cure Parkinson’s” annual fundraiser got to hear from the organization’s founder, Michael J. Fox. Nearly 700 supporters converged on the Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City recently to celebrate the…