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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: Dyskinesia and Parkinson's Disease

    In this video, Dr. Dolhun talks about a common side effect of levodopa and how it can be managed.
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  • Ask the MD: Thinking about Newly Approved Therapies

    Ask the MD: Thinking about Newly Approved Therapies

    Following the recent FDA approval of a new medication to treat dyskinesia, Rachel Dolhun, MD, discusses considerations for patients around new therapies.
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  • Ask the MD: Myths about Levodopa

    Ask the MD: Myths about Levodopa

    Levodopa is the most effective drug for Parkinson's, but details about how to take it and its potential side effects can raise misconceptions. Rachel Dolhun, MD, addresses common levodopa myths.
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  • Ask the MD: Acupuncture and Parkinson's

    Ask the MD: Acupuncture and Parkinson's

    Many people with PD include complementary therapies to their regimen like acupuncture.
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  • Ask the MD: What's the Best Diet for Parkinson's?

    Ask the MD: What's the Best Diet for Parkinson's?

    There is no single 'Parkinson's diet,' however here we discuss a few specific diets about which we often get questions.
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  • Ask the MD: New Video and Guide on Repurposed Therapies in Parkinson's Disease

    Ask the MD: New Video and Guide on Repurposed Therapies in Parkinson's Disease

    In this Ask the MD video, Dr. Dolhun talks about repurposed therapies for Parkinson's disease and what patients and families should know.
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  • New Resource: A Practical Guide on Navigating the Workplace with Parkinson's

    New Resource: A Practical Guide on Navigating the Workplace with Parkinson's

    Download this new guide that recommends strategies for continuing conversations in the workplace and managing professional relationships.
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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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