The Michael J. Fox Foundation Parkinson's Podcast

Parkinsonism is an umbrella term to describe a group of conditions that cause movement symptoms. Parkinson’s disease shares some traits with drug-induced and vascular parkinsonisms, as well as atypical parkinsonisms, but each condition differs in how it progresses and is treated. Listen to audio from this month’s MJFF Parkinson’s Webinar to hear our panel of experts discuss the sometimes-long path to diagnosis and what people with parkinsonism and their families should know. They also cover the latest research into parkinsonisms.
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Better treatments for Parkinson’s disease depend on increasing our understanding of why Parkinson’s develops and how it progresses. The Michael J. Fox Foundation’s landmark study, the Parkinson’s Precision Medicine Initiative (PPMI), is expanding to better answer those questions.
In this episode of The Michael J. Fox Foundation Parkinson’s Podcast, Maggie Kuhl, vice president of patient engagement at MJFF, leads a conversation about these efforts with:
Kenneth Marek, MD, co-founder of the Institute for Neurodegenerative Disorders and PPMI’s principal investigator
Sohini Chowdhury, MJFF’s chief program officer
Donna Rajkovic, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2012 and joined PPMI the same year

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The Foundation’s landmark study, the Parkinson’s Precision Medicine Initiative, also known as PPMI, is recruiting volunteers. Join the study that’s changing everything at michaeljfox.org/podcast-ppmi
Mentioned in this episode:
August is Make-A-Will Month, which serves as a reminder of the importance of creating and updating your will. Use this moment to take control of your future and ensure your wishes are respected. Visit michaeljfox.org/plan to learn more and get started.

Breakthroughs depend on research volunteers, but many people have questions about what participating in a trial means, and how to select the right trial for their goals, needs and lifestyle. Listen to audio from this month’s Third Thursdays Webinar to hear our panel of experts share what to look for in a trial you’re considering and how to navigate the clinical trial process.
Like our podcasts? Please consider leaving a rating or review and sharing the series with your community. https://apple.co/3p02Jw0
Whether you have Parkinson’s or not, you can help move research forward. Join the study that’s changing everything at michaeljfox.org/podcast-ppmi.
This webinar received support from BlueRock Therapeutics. Learn more at expditestudy.com.
Mentioned in this episode:
August is Make-A-Will Month, which serves as a reminder of the importance of creating and updating your will. Use this moment to take control of your future and ensure your wishes are respected. Visit michaeljfox.org/plan to learn more and get started.

Constipation is a frequent and troublesome symptom of Parkinson’s disease (PD). It can affect how medication is absorbed and impact daily life. Tune in to audio from this month’s Third Thursdays Webinar to hear our panel of experts discuss why constipation happens in Parkinson’s. They also cover managing and preventing constipation and the latest research on the gut-brain connection.
Like our podcasts? Please consider leaving a rating or review and sharing the series with your community. https://apple.co/3p02Jw0
Whether you have Parkinson’s or not, you can help move research forward. Join the study that’s changing everything at michaeljfox.org/podcast-ppmi.
Mentioned in this episode:
August is Make-A-Will Month, which serves as a reminder of the importance of creating and updating your will. Use this moment to take control of your future and ensure your wishes are respected. Visit michaeljfox.org/plan to learn more and get started.

Parkinson’s isn’t easy to diagnose — everyone’s symptoms differ based on their individual biology, leading to delays in diagnosis and treatment. One of The Michael J. Fox Foundation’s (MJFF) key areas of focus is finding ways to diagnose Parkinson’s disease earlier and more clearly, which could one day lead to more personalized treatments that can improve quality of life.
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There are so many ways to get involved in the research that is leading to clearer disease diagnosis. Learn more about your role in research at: https://www.michaeljfox.org/your-role-parkinsons-research
The Foundation’s landmark study, the Parkinson’s Precision Medicine Initiative, also known as PPMI, is recruiting volunteers. Join the study that’s changing everything at michaeljfox.org/podcast-ppmi
Mentioned in this episode:
August is Make-A-Will Month, which serves as a reminder of the importance of creating and updating your will. Use this moment to take control of your future and ensure your wishes are respected. Visit michaeljfox.org/plan to learn more and get started.