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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.
  • Exercise Improves Cognition in Parkinson's Disease

    Exercise Improves Cognition in Parkinson's Disease

    Researchers investigated different exercise programs for the effect on cognitive function of those with PD.
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  • What We Fund: Genetic Links, Young Blood and Big Data

    What We Fund: Genetic Links, Young Blood and Big Data

    Foundation-funded research lays groundwork to deepen understanding of Parkinson's and speed breakthroughs.
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  • Drug Reverses 'Off' Periods in Phase III Trial

    Drug Reverses 'Off' Periods in Phase III Trial

    Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc. recently announced positive results of under-the-tongue apomorphine.
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  • $24-Million Public-Private Partnership Expands Investigation of Parkinson's Disease

    $24-Million Public-Private Partnership Expands Investigation of Parkinson's Disease

    The Michael J. Fox Foundation, National Institutes of Health and five industry partners unite to find molecular difference in Parkinson's.
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  • Seizure Medication May Help Movement Symptoms in Lewy Body Dementia

    Seizure Medication May Help Movement Symptoms in Lewy Body Dementia

    The trial is a first step to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of zonisamide for LBD.
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  • Parkinson's Nilotinib Trial Enrolling Participants

    Parkinson's Nilotinib Trial Enrolling Participants

    A Phase II clinical trial to evaluate the safety and tolerability of nilotinib in PD is under way at sites across the US.
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  • Genetic Mutation Links Parkinson's and Crohn's Disease

    Genetic Mutation Links Parkinson's and Crohn's Disease

    This connection, published by researchers from Mount Sinai in New York City, may help better understand and treat these diseases.
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