Testing, Testing – How Doctors and Scientists Detect Parkinson’s
The Michael J. Fox Foundation Parkinson's Podcast · The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research
April 13, 202228m 16s
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Show Notes
How is Parkinson’s diagnosed? Tracked? Importantly, predicted? In the second episode of our “Parkinson’s Science POV” podcast series, MJFF Chief Scientific Officers discuss progress toward better tests for Parkinson’s disease, including a recent report of a brain scan of a key Parkinson’s protein. They discuss imaging, fluid measures and wearable devices and how these objective tools could speed new treatments and improve care.
Much of this work and findings stem from our landmark Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI) study. Join today at https://michaeljfox.org/podcast-PPMI to contribute to new discoveries and better measures of disease. PPMI especially needs people recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s or with certain risk factors such as a relative with the disease, smell loss or acting out dreams. Anyone over the age of 18 in the United States can join through its online platform. Outside the U.S.? View a list of international recruiting sites at https://www.michaeljfox.org/ppmi-recruiting-sites.
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Much of this work and findings stem from our landmark Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI) study. Join today at https://michaeljfox.org/podcast-PPMI to contribute to new discoveries and better measures of disease. PPMI especially needs people recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s or with certain risk factors such as a relative with the disease, smell loss or acting out dreams. Anyone over the age of 18 in the United States can join through its online platform. Outside the U.S.? View a list of international recruiting sites at https://www.michaeljfox.org/ppmi-recruiting-sites.
Like our podcasts? Please consider leaving a rating or review and sharing the series with your network. https://apple.co/3p02Jw0
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April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and it comes with a chance for you to make a real difference. For people living with Parkinson’s and their loved ones, progress can’t wait — every new discovery, every step forward in research and every bit of your support matters. Visit our website to learn how you can get involved. http://bit.ly/48bPdM3