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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: Are Symptoms Due to Age, Parkinson's or Something Else?

    Ask the MD: Are Symptoms Due to Age, Parkinson's or Something Else?

    Separating the motor and non-motor symptoms associated with Parkinson’s from normal aging and other conditions that occur with aging can be challenging.
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  • Ask the MD: Cognitive Changes in Parkinson's Disease

    Ask the MD: Cognitive Changes in Parkinson's Disease

    Changes in memory, thinking and/or language abilities can arise during the course of Parkinson's and range from mild cognitive impairment to dementia.
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  • Ask the MD: Cognitive Impairment and Parkinson's Disease

    In this video, Dr. Dolhun talks about memory and thinking changes that can be associated with Parkinson's disease.
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  • Ask the MD: Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) and Parkinson's Disease

    Ask the MD: Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) and Parkinson's Disease

    In this video, Dr. Dolhun discusses deep brain stimulation, the most commonly performed surgical procedure for the symptomatic management of Parkinson's.
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  • 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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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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