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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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    Our Take: Two Friends with Parkinson’s Publish Email Exchange in The New York Times

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    New Guide on Deep Brain Stimulation and Parkinson’s

    Our newly updated resource for people and families with Parkinson’s answers common questions and shares tips for thinking about, having, and living with DBS.
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    Ask the MD: Coronavirus and Parkinson’s

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  • Myths about Levodopa (Ask the MD Video)

    Questions about levodopa, the most widely prescribed Parkinson’s drug, are common. So are misconceptions. Learn more in a video featuring Dr. Dolhun.
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    Thinking about Cognitive Changes in Parkinson’s (Ask the MD Video)

    Not everyone with Parkinson’s experiences thinking and memory changes, but many worry about the possibility. Learn how to boost brain health and ease symptoms.
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    Ask the MD: Caring for the Parkinson’s Care Partner during a Pandemic

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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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