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Why Get Involved in Clinical Trials – Read Michael’s story

24 July 2019 - Living with Parkinson’s / Research

Since being diagnosed in 2013, Michael Broad has taken part in a number of clinical trials to help find ways of alleviating symptoms and slowing progression of Parkinson’s.

Portrait of Frank Willemsens, living with Parkinson’s disease since 2010

2 July 2019 - Humans touched by Parkinson’s

Portrait of Frank Willemsens, who experienced two upheavals in a very short period of time. Discover a very touching portrait of a very brave man.

Making Strides for Walking and Balance Problems

2 July 2019 - Living with Parkinson’s / Research

We don’t typically think much about walking or keeping balance unless we have trouble with these activities. That’s because we don’t have to think about them, it’s automatic. Parkinson’s can interrupt these automatic connections and cause walking and balance problems, especially in people who live with the disease for many years.

Benedicte De Bruycker – DPC volunteer since 2015

24 June 2019 - Actions

Benedicte, volunteer at the Demoucelle Parkinson Charity since 2015, tells us what motivates her to be a volunteer at Run for Parkinson.

Portrait of Alain Mallart, living with Parkinson’s disease since 2012

11 June 2019 - Humans touched by Parkinson’s

Portrait of Alain Mallart, living with Parkinson’s disease since 2012. He created Action Parkinson, a patients’ association which offers Parkinson’s patients in the Brussels region the opportunity to meet and participate in various activities adapted to their pathology.

Ask the MD: Predicting How Parkinson’s Will Progress

7 June 2019 - Research

After a Parkinson’s diagnosis, one of the first questions a person asks is, “What is going to happen to me?” People with Parkinson’s disease understandably want to know how their symptoms will change over time.

A fantastic 5th edition of Run for Parkinson

28 May 2019 - Actions

A fantastic 5th edition of Run for Parkinson on May 19th 2019 at the occasion of the 20km of Brussels. Thank you to all our supporters! Take a look at our photo album.

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.