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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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  • Stem Cells Safe in Pre-Clinical Parkinson's Disease Study

    Ask the MD: What about Stem Cells?

    A new survey shows that unproven treatments sold by stem cell clinics, outside of FDA-approved clinical trials, can come with significant complications.
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  • Nature Walks May Be Good for Your Brain, Study Finds

    Ask the MD: Parkinson’s Summertime Tips

    If you live with Parkinson's and are planning to travel or spend time outdoors this summer, consider these tips to make the most of that time.
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    Ask the MD: Parkinson's Doctors Continue Care, Research and Education Despite Pandemic

    Parkinson’s doctors found new ways to care for patients, move research forward, teach and learn during an extraordinary moment in public health.
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  • Six Tips for Your First Year with Parkinson’s (and Beyond!) (Ask the MD Video)

    A Parkinson’s diagnosis can feel unsettling and bring many questions and emotions. Dr. Dolhun shares six steps for making your way forward with the disease.
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    Ask the MD: Getting Back to Pre-COVID Life

    As communities begin to reopen, consider these tips for gradually resuming your usual daily activities outside the home.
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  • Ask the MD: Be a Savvy Science News Consumer

    Ask the MD: Working from Home with Parkinson’s… During a Global Pandemic

    Six tips for people with PD to manage the longer hours, continuous screen time and increased sitting while working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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  • Ask the MD: Living with Parkinson’s Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic

    Ask the MD: Making the Most of Your Telemedicine Doctor Visit

    A doctor visit via computer or other device can be convenient, but these appointments may be tricky to navigate. Learn tips to get the most out of telemedicine.
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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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