Podcasts by The Michael J. Fox Foundation Parkinsons Podcast
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A Year Like No Other in Parkinson’s Research: 2023 in Review (Webinar Audio) from 2023-11-29T11:00
In a year of remarkable progress for the Parkinson’s field, we’re entering a new era for better understanding the biology of the disease, with the identification of a breakthrough biomarker acce...
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Genetics Discovery Underscores Importance of Diversity in Parkinson’s Disease Research from 2023-11-15T12:30
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Ask Us Anything: Answers to Your Questions about Gut Health and Parkinson’s (Webinar Audio) from 2023-11-01T11:00
People with Parkinson’s disease (PD) have lots of questions about probiotics, prebiotics, laxatives and fiber. That’s because constipation and bloating are some of the more bothersome but less t...
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Finding Your Way: Working through Emotions in Early Years with Parkinson’s (Webinar Replay) from 2023-09-27T12:00
Shock, doubt, anxiety — a diagnosis of Parkinson’s can trigger these and many other difficult emotions. This replay of audio from our Third Thursdays Webinar features a conversation among people...
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Too Much or Not Enough: Dyskinesia and “Off” Time in Parkinson's (Webinar Replay) from 2023-08-23T12:00
In this replay of audio from our Third Thursdays Webinar, Michael J. Fox Foundation Patient Council member Larry Gifford leads a discussion on common Parkinson’s issues — dyskinesia and "off" ti...
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Reporting on Stem Cells for Parkinson’s from 2023-08-16T12:00
Stem cells have grabbed headlines for decades. Now, at last, they are starting to deliver on their therapeutic promise, with multiple stem cell therapies in clinical trials for Parkinson’s disease....
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Genetics and Parkinson’s: Understanding the Role of Gene Therapy in a Cure (Webinar Audio) from 2023-07-26T12:00
What do you know about gene therapy and its potential for treating Parkinson’s? In this audio from our Third Thursdays Webinar, you’ll learn what exactly gene therapy is and how it works, who gene ...
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Digestible Tips: Your Gut and Parkinson’s from 2023-07-12T12:00
How’s this for a dinnertime conversation starter… did you know that what happens in your gut can have an impact on your brain health? Some experts even call the gut “the second brain” because of it...
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From Low Blood Pressure to Bladder Problems: A Look at Lesser-Known Parkinson’s Symptoms (Webinar Replay) from 2023-06-21T12:00
Many people with Parkinson’s experience autonomic symptoms, like bladder problems, low blood pressure and constipation that can be hard to talk about. In this audio from our Third Thursdays Webinar...
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Ask MJFF Anything: Your Questions for Our Scientists from 2023-06-14T12:00
In the latest installment of our award-winning “Parkinson’s Science POV” series, MJFF’s Maggie Kuhl sits down with Mark Frasier and Brian Fiske, Chief Science Officers at MJFF, in an “Ask MJFF Anyt...
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Get Moving: Exercising for a Healthy Brain (Webinar Audio) from 2023-05-31T12:00
Have you ever wondered what’s the best exercise for your brain? Listen as our expert panel breaks down approachable tips to add more movement into your day-to-day, Parkinson’s-friendly exercises to...
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If Not Us, Who? Humans behind a Biomarker Breakthrough from 2023-05-24T12:00
Faith and science are not often discussed together, but science requires a leap of faith. A few years ago, MJFF staff scientists, Samantha Hutten, PhD and Katie Kopil, PhD never would have guessed ...
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Major Research Breakthrough: A New Biomarker for Parkinson's (Webinar Audio) from 2023-04-26T12:00
In April, The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) announced a major biomarker breakthrough, opening a new chapter for Parkinson’s research — with the promise of better drug development and care for al...
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Trouble Sleeping? What to Know about Acting Out Dreams and Other Sleep Issues (Webinar Replay) from 2023-03-22T12:00
Some people act out their dreams while asleep. They may punch, kick, yell or even fall out of bed. This sleep problem can be linked to Parkinson’s and other brain diseases. In this episode, experts...
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What You Need to Know about Sleep, Aging and Parkinson's from 2023-03-15T12:00
Did you know that RBD – REM sleep behavior disorder, or acting out dreams -- can be an early indicator of Parkinson’s? Many people develop sleep issues as they age — with and without PD.
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One Step at a Time: Managing Gait and Balance Issues in Parkinson's (Webinar Audio) from 2023-02-22T12:00
From freezing to shuffling and everything in between, gait and balance issues can impact people with Parkinson’s at all stages of their journey. In this episode, listen as experts discuss emerging ...
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Food for Thought: Answering Your Questions on Diet, Brain Health and Parkinson's from 2023-02-08T12:00
For many, the word “diet” has negative associations: cutting out the foods you love, not enjoying what you eat or following strict rules about what you can or can’t eat. But diet is a way of life. ...
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Eating to Boost Brain Health and Ease Symptoms (Webinar Audio) from 2023-01-25T12:00
What foods are best for you? Whether you have Parkinson’s disease, or are concerned you might develop it, food and nutrition play a critical role in brain health. Our expert panel of Parkinson’s ph...
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Podcast: What Comes Next? Living with Parkinson’s Years after Diagnosis (Webinar Replay) from 2022-12-21T12:00
There are social, emotional and physical changes you may notice after living with Parkinson’s for some time. In this episode replay, experts discuss tips for managing symptoms, finding support and ...
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Navegando el Viaje Emocional de un Diagnóstico de Parkinson (seminario virtual: grabación de audio) from 2022-12-16T12:00
Un diagnóstico de Parkinson puede traer muchas emociones diferentes: negación, ira, tristeza, frustración. Es importante saber que no importa qué emociones sientas, no estás solo. Escuche a los exp...
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2022 in Review: Progress Toward Better Treatments and Prevention (Webinar Audio) from 2022-11-30T12:00
The Parkinson’s community often asks, “What new treatments are in the pipeline?” In this episode, experts discuss the latest approaches in treating the spectrum of Parkinson’s, from early diagnosis...
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Podcast: Deep Brain Stimulation: Is It Right for Me or My Loved One? (Webinar Replay) from 2022-10-26T12:00
Many people and families with Parkinson’s wonder if deep brain stimulation (DBS) — a surgical procedure for Parkinson’s — is a possible treatment option for them. In this episode replay, experts di...
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From Diagnosis On: My First Days with Parkinson’s from 2022-09-28T12:00
A Parkinson’s diagnosis can bring many different emotions — denial, anger, sadness, frustration. It’s important to know that no matter what emotions you feel, you’re not alone. Listen as people wit...
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Podcast: Public Policy and You: How to Become a Parkinson’s Advocate (Webinar Audio) from 2022-08-31T12:00
Public policy plays an important role in speeding a cure for Parkinson’s. In this episode, experts discuss ways to become a Parkinson’s advocate and how you can reach out to your elected officials ...
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Podcast: Virtual Checkup: How Telehealth Brings Parkinson's Care to You (Webinar Audio) from 2022-07-27T12:00
Many people with Parkinson’s consider telehealth a useful tool for getting care. But for some, the technology or visit may be tough to navigate. In this episode, experts discuss how to make the mos...
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Making Strides: Treatments and Technology for Walking Problems in Parkinson's from 2022-07-20T12:00
Walking is a complex skill. So, shares Catherine Kopil, PhD, in the third episode of our “Parkinson’s Science POV” podcast series.
Gait requires a symphony of connections between the b...
From Low Blood Pressure to Bladder Problems: A Look at Lesser-Known Parkinson’s Symptoms (Webinar) from 2022-06-29T12:00
Parkinson’s can affect the automatic and involuntary functions our bodies perform, like heartbeat and digestion. In this episode, experts discuss common but lesser-known Parkinson’s symptoms — incl...
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A Special Conversation in Honor of Father’s Day: Adult Children Reflect on Having a Father with Parkinson’s from 2022-06-15T12:00
In honor of Father’s Day, The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) is sharing a special podcast episode between three adult children who discuss how they each have navigated having a father with Parkin...
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What's in Your DNA? Understanding Parkinson's Genetics (Webinar) from 2022-05-25T12:00
What is the science behind genetic inheritance that increases the chance of getting Parkinson’s disease (PD) later in life? In this episode, experts explain what genetic mutations are, those that a...
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Your Elected Officials, Your Voice: Coming Together to Speed a Cure from 2022-05-18T12:00
Did you know the government plays an important role in helping find a cure for Parkinson’s, and in caring for those living with the disease? In this episode, Michael J. Fox Foundation policy expert...
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Podcast: New to Parkinson’s? Steps to Take Today (Webinar Replay) from 2022-04-27T12:00
Navigating a Parkinson’s diagnosis can be challenging, but you’re not alone. In this episode replay, experts share practical tips for managing the early years of Parkinson’s disease.
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Testing, Testing – How Doctors and Scientists Detect Parkinson’s from 2022-04-13T12:00
How is Parkinson’s diagnosed? Tracked? Importantly, predicted? In the second episode of our “Parkinson’s Science POV” podcast series, MJFF Chief Scientific Officers discuss progress toward better t...
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Parkinson’s Disease and Acting Out Your Dreams (Ask the MD Podcast) from 2022-03-30T12:00
We all dream when we sleep. Some don’t remember dreams. Others clearly recall what they did, how they felt, and who else was there. Still others unintentionally act out their dreams. They may imagi...
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Trouble Sleeping? What to Know about Acting Out Dreams and Other Sleep Issues (Webinar) from 2022-03-23T12:00
Some people act out their dreams while asleep. They may punch, kick, yell or even fall out of bed. This sleep problem can be linked to Parkinson’s and other brain diseases. In this episode, experts...
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Parkinson’s Pillow Talk: An Open Conversation on Sex, Sleep and Intimacy from 2022-02-16T12:00
Sexual problems are common in people with Parkinson's, but they can be difficult to talk about. In this episode, experts discuss how Parkinson’s and associated symptoms like sleep changes impact re...
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Diet, Exercise and Other Strategies for Living Well as You Age (Webinar) from 2022-02-02T12:00
People with Parkinson's often ask how diet and exercise fit into their overall care plan. In this episode, experts share what you can do today to eat healthier, exercise, boost brain health and liv...
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Three Reasons to Be Optimistic about Parkinson’s Therapies for All Stages of Disease from 2022-01-26T12:00
Parkinson’s disease changes: its biology and symptoms start even before the cardinal movement issues and evolve decades after diagnosis. In the first episode of our new podcast series “Parkinson’s ...
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PPMI: The Study that Could Change Everything (Webinar) from 2021-12-29T12:00
Over the past decade, The Michael J. Fox Foundation’s landmark Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative has changed how research is done and what scientists know about the brain. Listen as expert...
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Recently Diagnosed with Parkinson’s? Why Your Participation in Research Could Speed a Cure from 2021-12-22T12:00
People early in their disease course are valuable partners in research working toward cures. Experts discuss why this is so important for The Michael J. Fox Foundation’s landmark Parkinson’s Progre...
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Podcast: Steps Closer to Stopping Parkinson's: 2021 Research Review (Webinar) from 2021-11-24T12:00
Hear expert panelists discuss the latest advancements in Parkinson’s research for our 2021 research review webinar.
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“Progress on the Path to the Cure” Research Roundtable Recap from 2021-11-17T12:00
In this podcast, we recap the discussion from our Research Roundtable's expert panel of scientists, program leaders and a person with Parkinson’s.
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Podcast: Too Much or Not Enough: Dyskinesia and "Off" Time in Parkinson's (Webinar) from 2021-10-13T12:00
Hear our panelists discuss common Parkinson’s issues — "off" time and dyskinesia — and how to treat them.
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Parkinson’s “Off” Time: What It Looks Like, and How to Manage It from 2021-09-22T12:00
What is an “off” period in Parkinson’s? Why does it look so different from person to person? And how do you manage these episodes? Experts discuss steps to work with your doctor and care partners t...
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Podcast: Do You Love Someone Who Has Parkinson’s? (Webinar) from 2021-09-10T12:00
Hear our panelists discuss life with Parkinson’s from a loved one’s perspective.
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The PD Avengers Podcast Takeover: Meet Global Parkinson’s Organizations and How They Can Help You (Part 2) from 2021-09-01T12:00
Tune in to part two of this podcast takeover as the global advocacy group — the PD Avengers — highlights more Parkinson’s organizations from all over the world. Connect with new groups, learn about...
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The PD Avengers Podcast Takeover: Meet Global Parkinson’s Organizations and How They Can Help You (Part 1) from 2021-08-25T12:00
Ever wondered why there are so many Parkinson’s organizations around the world? Join the PD Avengers — a global advocacy group — as they take over MJFF’s podcast to understand what sets each organi...
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Podcast: What Comes Next? Living with Parkinson’s Years after Diagnosis (Webinar) from 2021-07-21T12:00
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Podcast: Deep Brain Stimulation: Is It Right for Me or My Loved One? (Webinar) from 2021-06-23T12:00
Hear expert panelists discuss who should consider deep brain stimulation, a surgical procedure for Parkinson’s.
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Will You Be My Buddy? Finding Mentors, Friends and Parkinson's Support from 2021-06-16T12:00
Learn about how you can join the Foundation’s new online community — the Parkinson’s Buddy Network — to build meaningful connections with other people and families navigating the disease.
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Podcast: You’re Not Alone: Tips for Building Connections in the Parkinson’s Community (Webinar) from 2021-05-26T12:00
Hear expert panelists offer ways to manage isolation and loneliness and tips for creating meaningful community connections.
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Podcast: Volunteering for Parkinson’s Research: What to Know and Expect (Webinar) from 2021-04-28T12:00
Hear our expert panelists discuss the benefits and risks of participating in Parkinson’s research.
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Myths about Levodopa (Ask the MD Podcast) from 2021-03-31T12:00
Hear from our on-staff movement disorder specialist about the latest in Parkinson’s care and research.
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Podcast: Brain Boost: A Conversation on Thinking, Memory and Parkinson’s (Webinar) from 2021-03-24T12:00
Hear our expert panelists discuss thinking and memory changes that can happen in Parkinson’s.
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Podcast: New to Parkinson’s? Steps to Take Today (Webinar) from 2021-02-24T12:00
Hear our expert panelists offer practical tips for navigating a new Parkinson’s diagnosis.
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Experts Discuss: Thinking and Memory, Parkinson's and a Pandemic from 2021-02-17T12:00
Our experts share information, strategies and tips for living with or caring for someone with mild thinking and memory changes.
Thinking about Cognitive Changes in Parkinson’s (Ask the MD Podcast) from 2021-01-27T12:00
Hear from our on-staff movement disorder specialist about the latest in Parkinson’s care and research.
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Podcast: Night Fight with Parkinson’s: Acting Out Dreams, Insomnia and Other Sleep Issues (Webinar) from 2021-01-27T12:00
Hear our expert panelists offer practical tips and strategies for managing sleep issues in Parkinson’s disease.
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Milestones and Momentum in Parkinson’s Research (Part 2) from 2021-01-20T12:00
Listen to part two of our conversation reviewing research highlights from the 20-year history of The Michael J. Fox Foundation. And learn about the next chapter the Foundation is just beginning to ...
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Podcast: Calling All Care Partners: Managing Disease and Burnout in 2020 (Webinar) from 2020-12-22T12:00
Hear our panelists offer practical tips and resources for caregiving in Parkinson’s.
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Milestones and Momentum in Parkinson’s Research (Part 1) from 2020-12-09T12:00
Tune in and walk down memory lane as Foundation leaders reflects on 20 years of milestones and momentum in Parkinson’s research.
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Podcast: What's Next for Parkinson's: Big Trials, New Treatments and Steps toward Prevention (Webinar) from 2020-11-25T12:00
Our panelists share the momentum happening in Parkinson’s research and what’s on the horizon in 2021.
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Visiting Loved Ones Who Have Parkinson’s during the Pandemic (Ask the MD Podcast) from 2020-11-23T12:00
Hear from our on-staff movement disorder specialist about the latest in Parkinson’s care and research.
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Coming Soon (Part 2): Previewing the Foundation’s Virtual Offerings for You and Your Family from 2020-10-28T12:00
Listen to the second part of our fall preview as Foundation staff recap recent events and look forward to what activities and offerings are right around the corner.
Podcast: What to Watch This Election Season: A Roll Call of Parkinson’s Policy Priorities (Webinar) from 2020-10-21T12:00
This election season, we review what’s on the ballot and how these decisions impact the Parkinson’s community.
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Podcast: Pursuing a Game-changing Brain Scan for Parkinson's (Ask the PhD Video) from 2020-10-14T12:00
Michael J. Fox Foundation staff discuss brain scans for Parkinson’s.
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In Conversation with MJFF Board Member Jeff Keefer — “Off” Time, New PD Drugs and Research (Ask the MD Podcast) from 2020-09-23T12:00
Hear from our on-staff movement disorder specialist and her guest, MJFF Board Member Jeff Keefer, diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2007, about PD care and research.
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Podcast: Is Parkinson’s Inherited? (Webinar) from 2020-09-23T12:00
Listen to our panelists discuss what we know about Parkinson’s genetics and how genetic discoveries may lead to new treatments to stop or prevent disease.
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Podcast: New Technologies to Treat Parkinson’s (Ask the PhD Video) from 2020-09-23T12:00
Michael J. Fox Foundation staff discuss devices in testing to treat gait freezing and swallowing problems.
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Coming Soon (Part 1): Previewing the Foundation’s Virtual Offerings for You and Your Family from 2020-09-16T12:00
In this episode of The Michael J. Fox Foundation Parkinson's Podcast, we roll out the “orange carpet” so to speak and give you a first look at the virtual activities, events and new resources the F...
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Exercise and Parkinson’s (Ask the MD Podcast) from 2020-09-02T12:00
Hear from our on-staff movement disorder specialist about the latest in Parkinson’s care and research.
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Podcast: Environment's Role in Parkinson’s Disease (Webinar) from 2020-08-25T12:00
Listen to our panelists discuss how environmental factors may lead to Parkinson’s and policies to limit those exposures.
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Inclusivity in Parkinson's Research and Care: Why It Matters in Speeding a Cure from 2020-08-19T12:00
In this episode of The Michael J. Fox Foundation Parkinson's Podcast, we explore the intersection of race and Parkinson’s in both the lived experience of obtaining care for the disease and how that...
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Why Your Advocacy Is Key to Advancing Parkinson's Priorities from 2020-07-29T12:00
In this episode of The Michael J. Fox Foundation Parkinson's Podcast, we discuss the importance of voicing your Parkinson’s priorities on Capitol Hill and how that might look different during a pan...
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Podcast: The Pandemic and Parkinson’s: COVID-19 Impact on Disease, Care and Community (Webinar) from 2020-07-22T12:00
Listen to our panelists discuss results from our Fox Insight survey on the coronavirus and Parkinson's disease.
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Six Tips for Your First Year with Parkinson’s (and Beyond!) (Ask the MD Podcast) from 2020-06-30T12:00
Hear from our on-staff movement disorder specialist about the latest in Parkinson’s care and research.
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Podcast: Moving with Mood Changes in Parkinson’s: A Look at Depression and Anxiety in PD (Webinar) from 2020-06-24T12:00
Listen to our panelists discuss how depression and anxiety in Parkinson’s impacts life and care.
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COVID-19 Limited Series: Keeping Connected during the Pandemic When You Have Parkinson’s from 2020-06-17T12:00
Larry Gifford and guests explore ways to stay connected and ease anxiety while living with Parkinson’s in a time of uncertainty.
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COVID-19 Limited Series: Finding Positivity with Parkinson’s in a Pandemic from 2020-06-03T12:00
Larry Gifford and guests break down the importance of keeping a healthy mind and body after a Parkinson’s diagnosis and especially during COVID-19.
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Podcast: I’ve Got Parkinson’s… Now What? Navigating a New Parkinson’s Diagnosis (Webinar) from 2020-05-27T12:00
Listen to our panelists discuss practical tips and personal viewpoints on being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD), as well as ways to connect with the PD community.
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COVID-19 Limited Series: The Pandemic and Parkinson’s Research from 2020-05-20T12:00
Larry Gifford and expert guests discuss how COVID-19 is affecting Parkinson’s research.
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COVID-19 Limited Series: The Pandemic and Your Parkinson’s Care from 2020-05-06T12:00
In our first episode, we dive into practical tips for managing your Parkinson’s during COVID-19. Michael J. Fox Foundation Patient Council member Larry Gifford leads a conversation with Rachel Dolh...
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Podcast: Living in the Moment when the Moment Is Unprecedented (Webinar) from 2020-04-22T12:00
Listen to our panelists discuss ways to manage stress, anxiety and uncertainty.
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Information on Coronavirus for the Parkinson's Community (Webinar) from 2020-03-25T12:00
Listen to our panelists discuss how the coronavirus could impact people with Parkinson’s and actions you can take to manage new changes and challenges.
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Podcast: Love, Sex and Parkinson’s (Webinar) from 2020-02-26T12:00
Listen to our expert panelists discuss sexual changes women and men with Parkinson’s can experience.
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Pain and Parkinson’s (Ask the MD Podcast) from 2020-02-19T12:00
Hear from our on-staff movement disorder specialist about the latest in Parkinson’s care and research.
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Podcast: Eating Well with Parkinson’s Disease (Webinar) from 2020-01-22T12:00
Listen to our expert panelists discuss guidelines and considerations for a healthy diet with Parkinson’s.
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Podcast: Ask Us Anything: Our Doctors Take Your Questions (Webinar) from 2020-01-02T12:00
Listen to our on-staff movement disorder specialist and research leads answer your questions.
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Podcast: New Treatments in Testing to Slow or Stop Parkinson's (Webinar) from 2019-11-26T12:00
Listen to our expert panelists talk about current trials aimed at targeting and addressing the biology leading to Parkinson’s progression.
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Podcast: Being a Care Partner in Parkinson’s (Ask the MD Video) from 2019-11-13T12:00
Hear from our on-staff movement disorder specialist about the latest in Parkinson’s care and research.
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Podcast: Inflammation’s Role in Parkinson’s (Ask the PhD Video) from 2019-10-24T12:00
Foundation staff discuss how inflammation can be both bad and good and how studying its connection to Parkinson’s could help define, measure and treat disease.
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Podcast: Medical Marijuana and Other Alternative Therapies from 2019-10-23T12:00
Listen to our expert panelists talk about medical marijuana, and other complementary therapies, for Parkinson’s disease.
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Podcast: Medical Marijuana and Parkinson’s Disease from 2019-10-16T12:00
Hear from our on-staff movement disorder specialist about the latest in Parkinson’s care and research.
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Podcast: Thinking and Memory Problems in Parkinson’s from 2019-09-25T12:00
Listen to our expert panelists talk about cognitive changes in Parkinson’s, strategies to reduce them and research toward new therapies.
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Podcast: Update on Stem Cell Therapies for Parkinson’s Disease from 2019-08-28T12:00
Listen to our expert panelists talk about stem cells as a research tool and potential therapy for Parkinson’s.
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Podcast: Stem Cells and Parkinson’s Disease from 2019-08-14T12:00
Hear from our on-staff movement disorder specialist about the latest in Parkinson’s care and research.
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Podcast: Young-onset Parkinson’s Disease from 2019-07-31T12:00
Hear from our on-staff movement disorder specialist about the latest in Parkinson’s care and research.
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Podcast: Immune System’s Role in Parkinson’ s from 2019-06-26T12:00
Panelists discuss how inflammation may play a role in Parkinson’s and treatments using immune system properties against disease.
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Podcast: Looking Deep into Cells for the Answers to Parkinson's from 2019-05-22T12:00
Scientists discuss how reading the sequence of genes and proteins can help better define, measure and treat Parkinson's disease.
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Podcast: Repurposing Disappointments Impact on Parkinson's Drug Development from 2019-05-08T12:00
MJFF and NINDS leaders discuss results from trials of a dietary supplement and a blood pressure drug for Parkinson's and what is next in the pipeline.
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Podcast: Vision Problems in Parkinson's Disease from 2019-04-24T12:00
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Podcast: Q&A on Latest in Parkinson's Research from 2019-04-17T12:00
Staff from The Michael J. Fox Foundation answer questions from the audience at a recent panel discussion on progress in Parkinson's research.
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Podcast: Latest in Parkinson's Research from 2019-04-17T12:00
The Michael J. Fox Foundation's Dr. Marco Baptista, Sohini Chowdhury and Dr. Rachel Dolhun talk to Dave Iverson about recent findings and new programs.
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Podcast: Better Conversations and Care from 2019-03-27T12:00
In this Third Thursdays Webinar, physicians and people with Parkinson's discuss strategies to make doctor visits more effective and efficient.
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Podcast: Deep Brain Stimulation and Focused Ultrasound from 2019-02-27T12:00
Listen to our expert panelists talk about medical devices that can manage certain Parkinson's symptoms.
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Podcast: Levodopa Myths from 2019-02-12T12:00
Listen to Dr. Rachel Dolhun tackle widespread myths about levodopa.
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Addressing Gait and Balance Issues in Parkinson’s from 2019-01-24T12:00
Our panelists in this Third Thursdays Webinar discuss common Parkinson's motor symptoms and emerging treatments to target them.
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Podcast: Sleeping Well with Parkinson's from 2018-12-26T12:00
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Podcast: Parkinson's Will Double by 2040: Are We Ready? from 2018-12-12T12:00
Hear our panelists and co-authors of the paper "The Parkinson's Pandemic" discuss reasons for this global rise and strategies to contend with the issue.
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Podcast: Research Year in Review and Look Ahead from 2018-11-21T12:00
Listen to our expert panelists discuss the progress made in PD research over the last year and what to look forward to in 2019.
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Podcast: Visiting with Family Members Who Have Parkinson's from 2018-11-16T12:00
Listen to Dr. Rachel Dolhun's tips for making the most of holiday visits with family who have Parkinson's.
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Podcast: Treating Parkinson's 'Off' Episodes from 2018-10-24T12:00
In our latest podcast, listen to our Third Thursday Webinar panelists discuss 'off' times in Parkinson's.
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Podcast: How Genetic Discoveries Lead to Parkinson's Therapies from 2018-10-10T12:00
Listen to experts discuss the relationship between genetics and Parkinson's disease.
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Podcast: Dystonia Causes and Care from 2018-09-26T12:00
Listen to experts discuss the causes of dystonia and various treatment options.
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Podcast: Our MD Talks Muscle Cramps with Parkinson's from 2018-09-12T12:00
Hear from our on-staff movement disorder specialist about dystonia: a symptom of Parkinson's and standalone disorder that causes painful muscle cramps.
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Podcast: Putting the Parkinson's Puzzle Together from 2018-08-08T12:00
One of our MJFF scientists talks about piecing together the many factors that play a role in Parkinson's and what can help us continue making progress.
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Podcast: What Is a Protein Anyway? from 2018-05-04T12:00
MJFF scientist Dr. Brian Fiske talks about what goes wrong with cellular proteins, how we may fix them and if you should eat less protein.
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Podcast: Addressing a Parkinson's Pandemic from 2018-03-13T12:00
Dr. Ray Dorsey from the University of Rochester discusses the rise in Parkinson's and how we can take steps to prevent onset and get people the care they need.
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Podcast: 2017 Parkinson's Research Year in Review from 2017-12-22T12:00
Missed our Year in Review webinar? Catch up with this recording and hear our panelists recap new potential Parkinson's treatments in clinical testing.
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Podcast: Cells' Recycling System from 2017-12-15T12:00
Autophagy is how cells break down and recycle damaged parts. We explain the link to Parkinson's and how treating autophagy may slow or stop disease.
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Podcast: Your Day Is Our Data from 2017-11-13T12:00
The online study Fox Insight analyzes data on life with disease from tens of thousands of people, with or without PD, to influence research focus and design.
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Podcast: Sniff Test for Parkinson's Disease from 2017-10-17T12:00
Measuring a person's scent or eye movements could lead to earlier PD diagnosis.
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Podcast: Measuring Feeling and Functional Impact of Dyskinesia from 2017-09-20T12:00
How does dyskinesia impact people with PD? An MJFF-funded measurement scale captured those perceptions and helped a new drug get approved to treat it.
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Podcast: Teaching Old Drugs New Tricks from 2017-07-17T12:00
Scientists are testing drugs used for high blood pressure and diabetes for their effects on Parkinson's disease. MJFF CEO Todd Sherer, PhD, discusses this tactic of drug repurposing.
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Podcast: Is Parkinson's an Autoimmune Disease? from 2017-07-11T12:00
In the latest in our "Getting to a Cure: Science behind the Search" series, we cover the proposed connection between sticky protein alpha-synuclein and the immune system.
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Podcast: Young-Onset Parkinson's Disease from 2017-06-14T12:00
Nancy Mulhearn, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s at age 44, shares her experiences with the disease.
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Podcast: Sleep Disturbances in Parkinson's from 2017-05-15T12:00
Carlos Singer, MD, of the University of Miami discusses common sleep problems in Parkinson's and how to treat them.
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Podcast: Urinary Problems in Parkinson's Disease from 2017-04-10T12:00
Urinary function is governed by the body's autonomic nervous system. In Parkinson's, urinary function can be thrown off balance, but urinary problems aren't always recognized by patients.
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Podcast: Parkinson's Genetics from 2017-02-06T12:00
Barbara and Jay Robinson discuss their decision to participate in Parkinson's genetics research.
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Podcast: Gut Bacteria and Parkinson's Connection from 2017-01-17T12:00
Sarkis Mazmanian, PhD, of CalTech discusses what we know about the gut bacteria and Parkinson's connection in our "Getting to a Cure: The Science behind the Search" podcast series.
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Podcast: Parkinson's Common Denominator -- A Sticky Protein from 2016-11-11T12:00
Dr. Jamie Eberling, PhD, dicusses alpha-synuclein, a protein that clumps in brain cells of nearly everyone with Parkinson's disease.
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Blood Pressure and Parkinson's from 2016-10-13T12:00
Dr. Anna Hohler speak to MJFF about blood pressure changes and Parkinson's disease.
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Podcast: Choosing Parkinson's Medications from 2016-10-13T12:00
In this podcast, Thomas Davis, MD, of Vanderbilt University Medical Center, speaks about how doctors and patients work together to create a medication regimen.
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Podcast: Learning the Language of LRRK2 from 2016-10-11T12:00
In this podcast, MJFF staff scientist Marco Baptista, PhD, discusses the genetics and biology of LRRK2 and the role of the Foundation in advancing development of LRRK2 therapeutics.
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Podcast: Atypical Parkinsonisms from 2016-08-15T12:00
Alex Pantelyat, MD, assistant professor of neurology at Johns Hopkins University, speaks to MJFF about atypical parkinsonisms and their relation to Parkinson’s disease.
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Podcast: Pain in Parkinson's from 2016-07-18T12:00
In this podcast, Dr. Julie Pilitsis speaks about Parkinson's pain and its connection to fatigue.
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Podcast: Treating Parkinson's Hallucinations and Delusions from 2016-05-13T12:00
Dr. Rachel Dolhun explores Parkinson's disease psychosis, including hallucinations and delusions, and discusses treatments for this symptom.
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Podcast: Parkinson's Personalized Medicine from 2016-04-14T12:00
MJFF's Dr. Brian Fiske discusses how we may be able to target treatments to the "type" of Parkinson's one has, much like is done in cancer care.
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Podcast: Efforts Toward Earlier Diagnosis from 2016-03-14T12:00
MJFF's Samantha Hutten, PhD, talks about how researchers are developing methods to identify people with PD earlier in the disease process, which could help test therapies to slow or stop Parkinson's.
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Podcast: Stem Cell-Derived Therapy 2.0 from 2016-02-17T12:00
In our latest podcast, Dr. Ole Isacson, MD, PhD, a professor of neurology and neuroscience at Harvard Medical School, discusses stem cells and Parkinson's disease.
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Podcast: What Causes Dyskinesia? from 2016-01-18T12:00
In our latest podcast, Christopher Bishop, PhD, discusses what may cause involuntary movements called dyskinesia with long-term Parkinson's disease and medication use.
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Podcast: A Tool to Manage Tremor and Isolation from 2016-01-06T12:00
In our latest podcast the creator of Liftware talks about how he developed his tremor-stabilizing technology and how it helps people with Parkinson's fight isolation.
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Podcast: Parkinson's Research Roundup - 2015 Year in Review from 2015-12-14T12:00
Mark Frasier, PhD, Senior Vice President of Research Programs at MJFF, discusses Parkinson's disease research highlights from 2015.
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Podcast: Keeping Step with Parkinson’s: Balance, Posture and Gait from 2015-11-13T12:00
Dr. Chris Hass of the University of Florida explores balance, posture and gait issues and how to best protect from falls.
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Podcast: The Arts Impact on Parkinson's Disease from 2015-10-28T12:00
In our latest podcast, MJFF Contributing Editor Dave Iverson speaks with guest panelists about what dance offers people living with Parkinson's.
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Podcast: Therapies that May Slow or Stop Parkinson’s from 2015-10-12T12:00
MJFF CEO Todd Sherer, PhD, discusses therapies in human testing that have potential to slow or stop Parkinson's disease.
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Podcast: The Dystopian Experience of Dystonia from 2015-09-30T12:00
In our latest podcast Allison London shares how her dystonia has impacted her life and why she's on a mission to raise awareness.
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Podcast: Journalist Explores the Paths of Parkinson’s Research after His Own Diagnosis from 2015-09-15T12:00
Jon Palfreman has a new book exploring the history of Parkinson's research. He was diagnosed with PD in 2011 after spending years investigating rare cases of the disease for a documentary and book.
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Podcast: Parkinson’s Cognitive Issues and Treatment from 2015-08-13T12:00
MJFF's Dr. Jamie Eberling talks to Dave Iverson about what cognitive symptoms people with PD may experience and what new therapies are in development.
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Podcast: Complementary and Alternative Approaches for Parkinson’s from 2015-05-11T12:00
Dr. Laurie Mischley discusses some of the challenges that research into complementary and alternative approaches to managing Parkinson's face.
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Podcast: "Find Your Own Summit" from 2015-04-03T12:00
MJFF Contributing Editor Dave Iverson recently sat down with Sam to talk about how he turned his athletic talents into a career that honors his mother and the millions of others affected by PD.
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Podcast: Improving Deep Brain Stimulation from 2015-03-16T12:00
Our latest podcast covers how researchers are investigating ways to expand the current capabilities of deep brain stimulation.
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Podcast: How Genetics Has Transformed Parkinson’s Study from 2015-02-11T12:00
Geneticist Dr. Tatiana Foroud explains how the study of Parkinson's genetics can help develop new therapies.
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Podcast: How Can Exercise Help Manage Parkinson’s? from 2015-01-09T12:00
Dr. Lisa Shulman from the University of Maryland discusses how exercise may help manage Parkinson's motor and non-motor symptoms in our latest podcast.
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Podcast: Parkinson’s Research Year in Review from 2014-12-15T12:00
In our latest podcast. MJFF CEO Dr. Todd Sherer discusses the progress in Parkinson's research seen this year.
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Podcast: Strategies for Stopping Parkinson’s from 2014-11-12T12:00
We say Parkinson’s disease is different for each person, but there are a couple things all people with PD share: Lewy bodies and dopamine loss.
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Podcast: What Is Dystonia? from 2014-10-14T12:00
Dystonia is the third most common movement disorder and a symptom of Parkinson's disease. Bonnie Strauss talks about her experience, and Dr. Rachel Dolhun shares what we know about dystonia.
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Podcast: Meet the Newest Member of Your Care Team: The Smartwatch from 2014-08-18T12:00
Dr. William Marks talks to Dave Iverson about how wearable devices may help people with Parkinson's monitor their disease and help researchers test new therapies.
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Podcast: Six New Genetic Risk Factors for Parkinson's Identified from 2014-07-30T12:00
Scientists have found six new gene variants associated with Parkinson's, which could point to new treatment paths.
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Podcast: What Causes "Off" Episodes? from 2014-06-16T12:00
CEO Todd Sherer, PhD, talks to Dave Iverson about why levodopa loses efficacy over time and new therapies in development to even out on/off cycles.
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Podcast: Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, What’s the Connection? from 2014-05-06T12:00
Mark Frasier, PhD, VP of research programs at MJFF, discusses what we know about the overlap between Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases.
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Podcast: How Parkinson’s Variability Could Point to Personalized Treatments from 2014-04-07T12:00
The experience of Parkinson's disease is different for each patient. Studying that variability may allow researchers to develop personalized treatments for different subtypes of PD.
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Podcast: Drug That May Slow Parkinson’s Progression Granted $23 Million from NIH for Phase III Testing from 2014-03-31T12:00
Tanya Simuni, MD, principal investigator of the STEADY-PD, and MJFF CEO Todd Sherer talk about the study of isradipine, recently granted $23 million from the NIH for Phase III testing.
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Podcast: What Do Other Movement Disorders and Parkinson's Have in Common? from 2014-03-12T12:00
Biological commonalities between Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders could help researchers develop therapies that could apply across diagnostic barriers.
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Podcast: Parkinson’s Disease: What Else Goes Wrong? from 2014-02-05T12:00
Charles Adler, MD, PhD, talks to Dave Iverson about autonomic dysfunction symptoms and their place in research in our latest podcast.
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Podcast: The Long Road to Diagnosis from 2013-12-31T12:00
Dr. Kathleen Shannon of Rush University talks to Dave Iverson about the need for a definitive Parkinson's diagnostic test, what researchers are doing to develop one and how patients can help.
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Podcast: Inosine May Hold Potential for Parkinson’s Disease, but Patients Urged to Act with Caution from 2013-12-23T12:00
The SURE-PD study published in JAMA Neurology reports that with medical supervision, it is possible to safely raise levels of the antioxidant urate by taking the urate precursor inosine.
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Podcast: Research Year in Review from 2013-11-26T12:00
The Michael J. Fox Foundation Contributing Editor Dave Iverson speaks with Kalpana Merchant, PhD of Eli Lilly and Company about the latest in Parkinson's disease research.
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Podcast: Refining Deep Brain Stimulation from 2013-11-18T12:00
Researchers are improving on the existing DBS technology—an implanted electrode delivers electrical pulses to stimulate or block brain signals—and how we use it.
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Podcast: Pursuing a Tool to Visualize Alpha-Synuclein in the Brain from 2013-11-08T12:00
Levels of alpha-synuclein in the brain—measured through imaging tools—could be a biomarker that would help researchers diagnose the disease better and test potential therapies faster.
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Podcast: Whatever Happened to Stem Cells? from 2013-10-29T12:00
Contributing Editor Dave Iverson reports on the new technology that partnership will employ and the current state of stem cell research in Parkinson’s disease. He speaks
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Podcast: Prescribing Exercise to Treat Parkinson’s from 2013-10-21T12:00
While much research into Parkinson’s disease (PD) focuses on improving dopamine supply, there is an emerging scientific understanding that Parkinson’s goes well beyond the dopamine system.
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Podcast: Quicker Progress in Genetics from 2013-09-09T12:00
The evolution of our understanding of genetics’ role in Parkinson’s disease (PD) and how that understanding will translate into drug discovery is the topic of a new podcast and upcoming Webinar.
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Podcast: As Fox Trial Finder Reaches 20,000 Volunteers, One Volunteer Shares Her Story from 2013-07-29T12:00
Fox Trial Finder volunteer Gwen Schroeder recounts her first clinical trial experience to MJFF contributing editor Dave Iverson.
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Podcast: Improved Levodopa Delivery with Inhaled Formulation from 2013-06-18T12:00
Dave Iverson speaks with the CEO of Civitas, Glenn Batchelder, and MJFF staffer Maurizio Facheris, MD, MSc to learn more about how the drug works, as well as next steps.
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Podcast: PPMI Preliminary Research Begins to Provide Clues in Biomarker Search from 2013-06-06T12:00
Dave Iverson speaks with Foundation staffer Mark Frasier to learn more about some of the early findings from the study.
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Podcast: Discussing the Ceregene Clinical Trial Results from 2013-04-26T12:00
Dave Iverson reports on recent disappointing clinical trial results of Ceregene’s trophic factor therapy CERE-120.
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Podcast: Could a Nicotine Patch Slow the Progression of Parkinson’s Disease? from 2013-03-06T12:00
Studies have long suggested that smokers may be less likely to get Parkinson's. Here, Dave Iverson speaks with a researcher investigating the potential of nicotine patches as a PD treatment.
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Podcast: The State of Parkinson’s Disease Research from 2013-02-12T12:00
2013 could be a pivotal year in PD research, with expected developments on a variety of fronts. In this podcast, Dave Iverson speaks with Foundation staffers about some of that lies ahead.
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Podcast: The Decision to Get Genetically Tested from 2012-08-22T12:00
Emerging evidence over the past 15 years has led researchers to believe that genetics plays a far greater role in Parkinson’s disease (PD) than was once thought.
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Podcast: Engaged Parkinson's Patients Are the Answer to a Cure from 2012-03-28T12:00
Patients have always been at the heart of what we do at The Michael J. Fox Foundation. Our dedication to improving patients’ quality of life has shaped our research priorities.
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Podcast: Limiting On-Off Periods in Parkinson's Medications from 2012-03-09T12:00
While levodopa is the gold standard therapy for Parkinson's disease (PD), current delivery methods have their limitations.
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Podcast: What is the Connection Between Genetics and Environment in Parkinson's? from 2012-03-08T12:00
Understanding the genetics of Parkinson’s disease could be a game changer in developing new treatments for the disease. Especially when it comes to two genetic targets: LRRK2 and alpha-synuclein.
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Podcast: Dave Iverson&Dr. Todd Sherer: New Approaches to Treating Dyskinesia from 2012-02-07T12:00
Dyskinesia refers to the excessive and uncontrollable movements that are a side effect of long-term dopamine replacement therapy in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD).
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Podcast: Teva Seeks Label Change for Azilect from 2012-01-02T12:00
This fall, The FDA recommended that Teva Neuroscience’s drug rasagiline, brand name Azilect, should not be granted status “to slow the clinical progression of PD.”
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Podcast: A Vaccine Approach to Treating Parkinson's Disease from 2011-12-18T12:00
This past October, Austrian biotech AFFiRiS announced $1.5 million in funding from MJFF for an early stage clinical trial of a first-of-its-kind vaccine approach to treating Parkinson's disease (PD).
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