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MJFF Parkinson’s Policy Forum Aims to Restore US Research Funds to $25M

More than 350 disease advocates, representing all 50 U.S. states, took part in The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) virtual Parkinson’s Policy Forum, urging lawmakers to increase federal investment in Parkinson’s disease (PD) research after years of stagnant support. Annual funding for the Department of Defense’s Parkinson’s Research…

Ways of Better Ensuring Good Dental Care in Parkinson’s Reviewed

Regular dental visits and routine tooth brushing with alternating hands are among recommendations for better oral health in people with Parkinson’s disease, researchers report. Tooth decay and receding gums are known problems for these patients, and often overlooked due to the nature of this neurodegenerative disorder, the team noted. The paper,…