A fantastic 5th edition of Run for Parkinson
- 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.
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Ask the MD: Placebo and Parkinson’s
- 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
- 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?
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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.