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To help you and your loved ones navigate life with Parkinson's, a movement disorder specialist discusses Parkinson's research and care through blogs and videos.

Rachel Dolhun, MD, DipABLM

Meet Dr. Dolhun

 Rachel Dolhun, MD, DipABLM, a double-board-certified neurology and lifestyle medicine physician and fellowship-trained movement disorder specialist is the principal medical advisor at The Michael J. Fox Foundation.

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  • Ask the MD: Is Parkinsonism the Same as Parkinson's Disease? [VIDEO]

    The Michael J. Fox Foundation's staff Neurologist and Movement Disorder Specialist, Maurizio Facheris, MD, responds to questions on parkinsonism.
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  • Ask the MD: Is Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Recommended for Parkinson's Patients? [VIDEO]

    The Michael J. Fox Foundation's staff Neurologist and Movement Disorder Specialist, Maurizio Facheris, MD, responds to questions on Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS).
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  • Ask the MD: Any Tips on Exercise to Ease the Side Effects of Parkinson's Disease?

    The Michael J. Fox Foundation's staff Neurologist and Movement Disorder Specialist, Maurizio Facheris, MD, responds to questions on managing Parkinson's symptoms with an exercise regime.
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  • Ask the MD: What is Dyskinesia and Can it be Controlled in Parkinson's Patients? [VIDEO]

    Maurizio Facheris, MD, responds to questions on dyskinesias experienced as a result of Parkinson's disease medications.
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  • Ask the MD: I Think I Have Parkinson's, What Type of Doctor Should I See? [VIDEO]

    Maurizio Facheris, MD, responds to questions on what kind of doctor patients should see when concerned about a Parkinson's diagnosis.
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  • Weighing Different Scales: Unified Dyskinesia Rating Scale Comes out on Top, Could Speed Development of New Dyskinesia Treatments

    Weighing Different Scales: Unified Dyskinesia Rating Scale Comes out on Top, Could Speed Development of New Dyskinesia Treatments

    Researchers have identified the best clinical scale for measuring patient response to therapies to treat dyskinesia, the debilitating, uncontrollable movements that are often a side effect of PD drugs
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  • Running Together Toward a Cure

    Running Together Toward a Cure

    Miami Marlins President David Samson is running 50 miles to raise funds for 10 charities. Alongside him for part of the journey is his best friend who was diagnosed with PD five years ago.
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The medical information contained in this publication is for general information purposes only. The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research has a policy of refraining from advocating, endorsing or promoting any drug therapy, course of treatment, or specific company or institution. It is crucial that care and treatment decisions related to Parkinson’s disease and any other medical condition be made in consultation with a physician or other qualified medical professional.

Ask the MD has been made possible through the leadership of members of our Parkinson's Disease Education Consortium in conjunction with The Albert B. Glickman Parkinson's Disease Education Program. These partners' support allows us to furnish high-quality educational content to the Parkinson's community while maintaining our commitment to allocate donor dollars to high-impact research. Editorial control of all Michael J. Fox Foundation-published content rests solely with the Foundation.
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