What's in the Pipeline for Parkinson's?
Prof Simon Lewis describes what's in the Pipeline for Parkinson's. Some treatments have already made it through clinical trials but may not be universally available whereas others are at different stages of development and testing. This video also touches on where the future may take us in our search for better treatments.
Ask the Expert: Naturopathic Medicine Research Updates
On June 19th, 2018, Dr. Laurie Mischley, Naturopathic Doctor from Seattle, WA, presented her newest research findings involving naturopathic medicine for people with Parkinson’s.
Ask the MD: Myths about Levodopa
Rachel Dolhun, MD, movement disorder specialist and vice president of medical communications at The Michael J. Fox Foundation, dispels myths about levodopa, the most commonly prescribed Parkinson’s medication.
The "Ask the MD" series is intended as an educational resource for people with Parkinson's and their loved ones. Please consult with your personal healthcare provider to address individual medical questions.
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research is dedicated to finding a cure for Parkinson's disease through an aggressively funded research agenda and to ensuring the development of improved therapies for those living with Parkinson's today. https://www.michaeljfox.org
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