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Read the latest developments, reporting and analysis from the world of Parkinson's research, including progress made in studies, tools and collaborations funded by The Michael J. Fox Foundation.
  • New Study Links Diabetes to Increased Risk of Parkinson's Disease

    New Study Links Diabetes to Increased Risk of Parkinson's Disease

    The study found people with diabetes are at higher risk for Parkinson's, and that risk is greater for younger people and those with diabetic complications.
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  • Another Motor Symptom Therapy under FDA Review

    Another Motor Symptom Therapy under FDA Review

    The FDA will review and decide whether to approve the therapy for market.
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  • Parkinson's Trial Recruiting GBA Mutation Carriers

    Parkinson's Trial Recruiting GBA Mutation Carriers

    A drug trial for people with a genetic form of Parkinson's disease (PD) is recruiting volunteers at more than 30 sites around the world.
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  • New Study Suggests Brain Exercises Could Lessen Gait Freezing

    New Study Suggests Brain Exercises Could Lessen Gait Freezing

    The study provides preliminary evidence that brain training could be a useful therapy for freezing of gait.
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  • Collaboration with Verily Aims to Deepen Parkinson's Understanding through Digital Health Tools

    Collaboration with Verily Aims to Deepen Parkinson's Understanding through Digital Health Tools

    The Michael J. Fox Foundation and Verily are outfitting more than 800 study participants with wearable devices to better understand and track disease to add a new dimension of health data to the PPMI.
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  • Treatment for Inflammatory Bowel Disease May Reduce Risk of Parkinson's

    Treatment for Inflammatory Bowel Disease May Reduce Risk of Parkinson's

    Study finds people with IBD are more likely to develop Parkinson's, but taking a common therapy lowered risk. These findings may help screen for and treat PD.
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  • Dr. Dario Alessi celebrates his 2018 J. William Langston Award with MJFF staff who work on the LRRK2 portfolio.

    LRRK2 Leader Honored with Foundation Award

    Dr. Dario Alessi, a leader in many Foundation and field-wide initiatives to understand Parkinson’s, is recognized for his commitment.
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