Charity Post Archive - Page 13 of 16

Ask the MD: Placebo and Parkinson’s

21 May 2019 - Research

Many clinical trials use a placebo comparison to evaluate the effect of a new drug or therapy. Some people get the active intervention and some get an inactive “fake” treatment that looks the same as the real thing. What is a placebo? Is it a good thing? Can a placebo make you feel worse? From Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research website.

Ask the MD: Depression and anxiety in Parkinson’s disease

29 April 2019 - Living with Parkinson’s / Research

Doctor Rachel Dolhun is movement disorder specialist and vice president of medical communications at the MJFF. In this video, she talks about depression and anxiety in Parkinson’s disease. How are depression and anxiety treated? What are the tips to manage depression and anxiety?

Trophic Factor Study Results: Placebo Effect?

12 March 2019 - Research

Results are in from a study of glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF), a “brain fertilizer” that some scientists believe may help protect dopamine cells and improve Parkinson’s symptoms. Many news reports are citing the findings as miraculous, but the response could be due to placebo effect.

Ask the MD: Gene Therapy for Parkinson’s

24 January 2019 - Research

Gene therapy is a hot topic in Parkinson’s disease. Researchers are now testing this novel approach in clinical trials of people with mid- to late-stage Parkinson’s. These therapies are intended to treat movement symptoms, lessen levodopa needs and, in turn, limit possible medication complications.

Portrait of Piet De Vocht, living with Parkinson’s disease since 2012

6 November 2018 - Humans touched by Parkinson’s

Piet De Vocht has Parkinson’s disease since 2012. He guides us through his experience and the transition of before and after.

New project: AC IMMUNE

11 August 2018 - Research

We are happy to announce our support to the upcoming new phase of the pet tracer project of AC IMMUNE, a Swiss biopharmaceutical company.

Winner Mindset: get yourself and your business to full potential

10 August 2018 - Actions

Comment développer le pouvoir mental nécessaire au changement, quelles que soient les circonstances? Winner Mindset est LA Conférence clé pour donner un coup de fouet à votre vie!

Ask the MD: FAQs on Lewy Body Dementia

21 July 2018 - Living with Parkinson’s

What is Lewy body dementia? What is the difference between Lewy body dementia and Alzheimer’s? What is the difference between Parkinson’s disease and Lewy body dementia? Is there a test to diagnose Lewy body dementia? Various questions about Lewy Body Dementia.

Ask the MD: Apathy and Parkinson’s Disease

20 July 2018 - Living with Parkinson’s

This time of year everyone and everything seems to be focused on exercise as part of a New Year’s resolution. It can be hard for anyone to get and stay motivated, but what if it seems nearly impossible? What if you have no get-up-and-go, or you’re simply not interested? You may be experiencing apathy.

Ask the MD: Medical Marijuana and Parkinson’s

20 July 2018 - Research

New York’s first medical marijuana dispensary opened in January 2016. This news understandably led the patient and physician communities to ask a number of research and clinical questions about marijuana and Parkinson’s.