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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, MD, DipABLM, a double-board-certified neurology and lifestyle medicine physician and fellowship-trained movement disorder specialist is the principal medical advisor at The Michael J. Fox Foundation.

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  • Patient on bed speaking to a doctor

    Ask the MD: Advanced Practice Providers and Your Parkinson’s Care

    As part of Parkinson’s care, you might see a nurse practitioner, physician assistant or other “advanced practice provider.” How do these health care providers work with your doctor? What’s their role…
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  • Community Tips for Parkinson's Disease Care Partners

    Getting Dressed More Easily with Parkinson’s Disease

    Assistive devices for getting dressed more easily with Parkinson's disease.
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  • Doctor-with-patients

    Ask the (Guest!) MD: Broken Bones (Fractures) and Parkinson’s Disease

    Caroline (Carlie) Tanner, MD, PhD, a movement disorder doctor and researcher, shares how and why bone breaks (fractures) can happen in Parkinson’s and what you can do to reduce risk.
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  • All smiles from Team Fox during a rainy 2018 New York City Marathon.

    Ask the MD: Life Lessons from Marathon Training (No Running Required!)

    While training to run the NYC Marathon with Team Fox, MJFF’s on-staff doctor, Rachel Dolhun, MD, DipABLM, learned (or relearned) a lot about life outside of running — lessons that may inspire you to…
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  • What’s in Your Parkinson’s Medicine Cabinet? (Ask the MD Video)

    Dr. Dolhun shares what to know and ask about available and upcoming Parkinson’s medications, wherever you are in your journey.
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  • MJFF Patient Council Group Shot

    Ask the MD: Using your day-to-day for a better day with Parkinson’s

    MJFF Patient Council members share how they approach exercise, diet, sleep and other daily activities (“lifestyle”) to manage symptoms and improve life with Parkinson’s.
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  • Grandfather and granddaughter laughing together

    In the Bathroom: Assistive Devices for People with Parkinson’s Disease

    Guest blogger, Karlee Pringle, discusses tools (assistive devices) to help people with Parkinson’s more safely and easily complete bathroom-related activities.
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The medical information contained in this publication is for general information purposes only. The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research has a policy of refraining from advocating, endorsing or promoting any drug therapy, course of treatment, or specific company or institution. It is crucial that care and treatment decisions related to Parkinson’s disease and any other medical condition be made in consultation with a physician or other qualified medical professional.

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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