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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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  • 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: Depression and Parkinson's

    Ask the MD: Depression and Parkinson's

    Depression is a common PD symptom that can and should be treated.
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  • Ask the MD: Genetic Testing in Parkinson’s

    In this new video, Dr. Dolhun discusses genetic testing and genetic counseling in Parkinson's disease.
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  • Ask the MD: DaTscan and Parkinson's

    Ask the MD: DaTscan and Parkinson's

    Rachel Dolhun, MD, addresses how a DaTscan can help to diagnose Parkinson's.
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  • Ask the MD: How to Get the Most out of Your Doctor's Appointment

    Ask the MD: How to Get the Most out of Your Doctor's Appointment

    Whether it's a routine check-up or an appointment for a second opinion, these tips can help you prepare for and optimize your visit.
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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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