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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.
  • Spotlight on Parkinson's Research Progress at International Conference

    Spotlight on Parkinson's Research Progress at International Conference

    The 13th International Conference on Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Diseases and Related Neurological Disorders took place in March 2017, with speakers including MJFF's Jamie Eberling,…
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  • Watch and Learn: Gaining Insight on Parkinson's Using Wearable Technology

    Watch and Learn: Gaining Insight on Parkinson's Using Wearable Technology

    MJFF partnered with Intel to gather, measure and evaluate PD symptoms using "smart" wearable technology worn by people with PD. The first dataset will be available to researchers this…
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  • New Study Reveals Potential Biomarkers for Cognitive Changes in Early Parkinson's

    New Study Reveals Potential Biomarkers for Cognitive Changes in Early Parkinson's

    Analysis of data from the MJFF-sponsored Parkinson's Progression Markers Initiative gives window into how and why cognitive problems develop in PD
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  • Palfreman: Toward Parkinson's Personalized Medicine

    Palfreman: Toward Parkinson's Personalized Medicine

    In his latest blog post for the Journal of Parkinson's Disease, science journalist and person with Parkinson's Jon Palfreman introduces us to Personalized Parkinson Project.
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  • Research Recap: Highlights from the American Academy of Neurology Meeting

    Research Recap: Highlights from the American Academy of Neurology Meeting

    Researchers met to discuss the latest news in neurology and PD at the American Academy of Neurology meeting. Presenters shared results from trials of potential treatments.
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  • Tracing the Origins of Parkinson's to the Gut

    Tracing the Origins of Parkinson's to the Gut

    A new study builds on the theory that PD could start in the gut, rather than the brain.
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  • New Data on Extended-Release Amantadine for Dyskinesia

    New Data on Extended-Release Amantadine for Dyskinesia

    This week, Adamas Pharmaceuticals announced new data for a dyskinesia drug -- an extended-release formulation of amantadine designed to be taken once daily at bedtime.
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