Foundation Updates

Read expert commentary, insights and general announcements on how the Foundation is paving the way for Parkinson's research.

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MJFF Guest Blogger Denise Coley: “Strategies on Navigating Racial Bias and Stigma in Parkinson’s Disease”

February 18, 2025

Denise Coley, a member of The Michael J. Fox Foundation's Patient Council, reflects on advice for navigating bias and stigma in finding competent medical care. Learn more.

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Second Under-the-Skin Infusion for Parkinson’s Earns FDA Approval

February 4, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Onapgo, a continuous, under-the-skin infusion of apomorphine for the treatment of Parkinson’s motor symptoms.

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¿Cuál es el mejor zapato para el Parkinson?

January 30, 2025

Las personas con Parkinson que tienen dificultades para caminar, mantener el equilibrio o que sufren caídas pueden beneficiarse al saber qué tipo de zapatos deben o no usar.

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Five Lifestyle Changes that Can Reduce Your Fall Risk

January 17, 2025

What you eat and drink, as well as other lifestyle factors, can help reduce the risk of falls in people with Parkinson’s.

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Dr. Dolhun Explains Deep Brain Stimulation and Focused Ultrasound as Treatments for Parkinson’s

December 20, 2024

When medication is not enough to ease the tremors, slowness and stiffness of Parkinson’s disease, your doctor might recommend deep brain stimulation or MRI-guided focused ultrasound.

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What’s the Best Shoe for Parkinson’s?

November 22, 2024

Get tips on finding the best shoes for people with Parkinson’s.

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Neuroscientist Claudio Soto, PhD, Awarded the 2024 Robert A. Pritzker Prize

November 19, 2024

MJFF awarded Claudio Soto, PhD, the 2024 Robert A. Pritzker Prize for Leadership in Parkinson’s Research

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