National Parkinson's Project: Status?

Hello Congress, have any steps been taken since it became law to "end Parkinson's"? Has the changes of power impacted science and treatment? Public Law 118-66 follows Statute at Large 138 Stat. 1443 - Public Law No. 118-66 (07/02/2024)[118th Congress Public Law 66] [From...

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Congress Passed the National Plan to End Parkinson's Act

Big news just in from Michael J. Fox foundationThe U.S. Senate today unanimously passed the National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act, the first-ever federal legislation dedicated to ending Parkinson’s disease, sending the bill to President Biden’s desk to be signed into law. The...

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Potential Benefits of Samba Drumming for Parkinson's

Researchers at Cardiff University are hoping to launch a study to discover if there is clinical evidence that drumming classes are improving the lives of Parkinson’s disease patients.A special samba drum class has been a refuge for Parkinson’s disease patients in Wales where...

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Parkinson's Unity Walk 2024

Parkinson's Unity Walk Saturday April 27th 2024 • 8:30am - 1pm, Central Park, New York, NY The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) is thrilled to bring you the 2024 Parkinson’s Unity Walk on Saturday, April 27th, in New York City’s Central Park. Enjoy programming at the Bandshell,...

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Gut Microbiome Changes May Be an Early Sign of PD

New Study Finds That Gut Microbiome Changes May Be an Early Sign of Parkinson's Disease Long Before Traditional Symptoms Appear The researchers hope these initial findings can help lead to earlier diagnosis (and treatment) of the neurodegenerative disease. A new study published...

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World Parkinson's Day and Parkinson's Awareness Month

April 11 is World Parkinson's Day and April is Parkinson's Awareness Month — a time to raise awareness and advance research toward better therapies and a cure for Parkinson's disease (PD). It's also a day to signal your commitment to a future without PD. Rally your friends...

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Parkinson's Hacks Help Man Walk

SCRIPPS News: Man with Parkinson's uses high tech devices to treat symptoms, continue liiving his life. 80% of Parkinson's patients suffer from a symptom called "freezing of gait." It’s when people suddenly lose the ability to take a step.  SOUR...

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Fundraiser for Parkinson's Unity Walk (Facebook fundraising)

I am raising money for the Parkinson's Unity Walk via Facebook fundraising.  I've chosen this nonprofit because their mission spreads awareness of Parkinson's Disease and distributes to the research organizations listed below. I hope you'll consider contributing. Every...

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