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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.


  • Ask the MD: Atypical Parkinsonism

    Ask the MD: Atypical Parkinsonism

    Atypical parkinsonism refers to a condition other than Parkinson's that causes signs and symptoms of PD.
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  • Ask the MD: Head Trauma and Parkinson's Disease

    Ask the MD: Head Trauma and Parkinson's Disease

    Head trauma has been linked to an increased risk of Parkinson's disease, but more research is needed to fully understand this relationship.
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  • Ask the MD: Advocating for Your Best Care

    Ask the MD: Advocating for Your Best Care

    The journey with PD is unique and can be difficult to navigate, especially given the complexities of the medical and insurance systems. Here are four tips on how to advocate for your best care.
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  • Patients and Doctor

    Ask the MD: Parkinson's Disease Psychosis

    Treatment strategies for the non-motor symptom of Parkinson's disease psychosis are somewhat limited, but a new drug expands the management options.
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  • Ask the MD: Expanded Indication for DBS in Parkinson's

    Ask the MD: Expanded Indication for DBS in Parkinson's

    The FDA recently updated the approved uses for DBS in Parkinson’s disease, expanding the population of people who may benefit from the surgical treatment.
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  • Ask the MD: Apathy and Parkinson’s Disease

    Ask the MD: Apathy and Parkinson’s Disease

    Apathy is a non-motor symptom of Parkinson’s disease that is sometimes misinterpreted as laziness, poor initiative or depression.
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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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