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Ask the MD

To help you and your loved ones navigate life with Parkinson's, a movement disorder specialist discusses Parkinson's research and care through blogs and videos.

Rachel Dolhun, MD, DipABLM

Meet Dr. Dolhun

Rachel Dolhun is a fellowship-trained movement disorder specialist, board-certified neurologist and vice president of medical communications at The Michael J. Fox Foundation.


  • News in Context: FDA "Breakthrough Therapy Designation" and Acadia's Nuplazid

    News in Context: FDA "Breakthrough Therapy Designation" and Acadia's Nuplazid

    The designation applies to drugs that have shown an effect on a serious condition or symptom in early clinical data.
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  • Ask the MD: Dystonia and Parkinson's Disease

    Dr. Dolhun discusses dystonia, an involuntary muscle contraction that causes painful, awkward postures.
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  • Ask the MD: What Is Dystonia?

    Ask the MD: What Is Dystonia?

    Dystonia -- an involuntary muscle contraction that causes awkward, often painful body positions -- can be a symptom of Parkinson's or a disease itself.
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  • Ask the MD: Acting Out Dreams and Parkinson's Disease

    Ask the MD: Acting Out Dreams and Parkinson's Disease

    Acting out your dreams (REM sleep behavior disorder) may be an early symptom of Parkinson's, occurring many years before motor symptoms and disease diagnosis.
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  • Ask the MD: Potential Treatment for Drooling in Parkinson's

    Ask the MD: Potential Treatment for Drooling in Parkinson's

    The FDA approved Xeomin (incobotulinumtoxinA) for drooling. It's the first and only botulinum with that specific purpose.
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  • New Guide: Talking to Children and Teens about Parkinson's

    New Guide: Talking to Children and Teens about Parkinson's

    Download our free guide to help discuss PD with children of all ages.
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Ask the MD has been made possible through the leadership of members of our Parkinson's Disease Education Consortium in conjunction with The Albert B. Glickman Parkinson's Disease Education Program. These partners' support allows us to furnish high-quality educational content to the Parkinson's community while maintaining our commitment to allocate donor dollars to high-impact research. Editorial control of all Michael J. Fox Foundation-published content rests solely with the Foundation.

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