The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research

The Michael J. Fox Foundation Parkinson's Podcast

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Subscribe for coverage and analysis of current neurology/brain research, patient and caregiver profiles, drug development strategy, pioneering nonprofit management and other topics of interest in a wide-ranging series of conversations that include the voices of those affected by Parkinson's as well as clinicians.

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Episodes

Podcast: Inflammation’s Role in Parkinson’s (Ask the PhD Video) 24.10.2019 5:59

Foundation staff discuss how inflammation can be both bad and good and how studying its connection to Parkinson’s could help define, measure and treat disease. Mentioned in this episode: Researchers are studying the link between sense of smell and brain health. People with and without Parkinson's can help by taking a scratch-and-sniff test. It’s free, mailed to your home and takes just 15 minutes...

Podcast: Medical Marijuana and Other Alternative Therapies 23.10.2019 59:30

Listen to our expert panelists talk about medical marijuana, and other complementary therapies, for Parkinson’s disease. Mentioned in this episode: Researchers are studying the link between sense of smell and brain health. People with and without Parkinson's can help by taking a scratch-and-sniff test. It’s free, mailed to your home and takes just 15 minutes to complete. mysmelltest.org/getstarted

Podcast: Medical Marijuana and Parkinson’s Disease 16.10.2019 3:35

Hear from our on-staff movement disorder specialist about the latest in Parkinson’s care and research. Mentioned in this episode: Researchers are studying the link between sense of smell and brain health. People with and without Parkinson's can help by taking a scratch-and-sniff test. It’s free, mailed to your home and takes just 15 minutes to complete. mysmelltest.org/getstarted

Podcast: Thinking and Memory Problems in Parkinson’s 25.09.2019 1:00:16

Listen to our expert panelists talk about cognitive changes in Parkinson’s, strategies to reduce them and research toward new therapies. Mentioned in this episode: Researchers are studying the link between sense of smell and brain health. People with and without Parkinson's can help by taking a scratch-and-sniff test. It’s free, mailed to your home and takes just 15 minutes to complete. mysmelltes...

Podcast: Update on Stem Cell Therapies for Parkinson’s Disease 28.08.2019 58:56

Listen to our expert panelists talk about stem cells as a research tool and potential therapy for Parkinson’s. Mentioned in this episode: Researchers are studying the link between sense of smell and brain health. People with and without Parkinson's can help by taking a scratch-and-sniff test. It’s free, mailed to your home and takes just 15 minutes to complete. mysmelltest.org/getstarted

Podcast: Stem Cells and Parkinson’s Disease 14.08.2019 5:02

Podcast: Young-onset Parkinson’s Disease 31.07.2019 4:33

Podcast: Immune System’s Role in Parkinson’ s 26.06.2019 1:00:02

Panelists discuss how inflammation may play a role in Parkinson’s and treatments using immune system properties against disease. Mentioned in this episode: Researchers are studying the link between sense of smell and brain health. People with and without Parkinson's can help by taking a scratch-and-sniff test. It’s free, mailed to your home and takes just 15 minutes to complete. mysmelltest.org/ge...

Podcast: Looking Deep into Cells for the Answers to Parkinson's 22.05.2019 58:26

Scientists discuss how reading the sequence of genes and proteins can help better define, measure and treat Parkinson's disease. Mentioned in this episode: Researchers are studying the link between sense of smell and brain health. People with and without Parkinson's can help by taking a scratch-and-sniff test. It’s free, mailed to your home and takes just 15 minutes to complete. mysmelltest.org/ge...

Podcast: Repurposing Disappointments Impact on Parkinson's Drug Development 08.05.2019 32:06

MJFF and NINDS leaders discuss results from trials of a dietary supplement and a blood pressure drug for Parkinson's and what is next in the pipeline. Mentioned in this episode: Researchers are studying the link between sense of smell and brain health. People with and without Parkinson's can help by taking a scratch-and-sniff test. It’s free, mailed to your home and takes just 15 minutes to comple...

Podcast: Vision Problems in Parkinson's Disease 24.04.2019 56:54

A brief summary of this episode Mentioned in this episode: Researchers are studying the link between sense of smell and brain health. People with and without Parkinson's can help by taking a scratch-and-sniff test. It’s free, mailed to your home and takes just 15 minutes to complete. mysmelltest.org/getstarted

Podcast: Q&A on Latest in Parkinson's Research 17.04.2019 31:43

Staff from The Michael J. Fox Foundation answer questions from the audience at a recent panel discussion on progress in Parkinson's research. Mentioned in this episode: Researchers are studying the link between sense of smell and brain health. People with and without Parkinson's can help by taking a scratch-and-sniff test. It’s free, mailed to your home and takes just 15 minutes to complete. mysme...

Podcast: Latest in Parkinson's Research 17.04.2019 1:03:53

The Michael J. Fox Foundation's Dr. Marco Baptista, Sohini Chowdhury and Dr. Rachel Dolhun talk to Dave Iverson about recent findings and new programs. Mentioned in this episode: Researchers are studying the link between sense of smell and brain health. People with and without Parkinson's can help by taking a scratch-and-sniff test. It’s free, mailed to your home and takes just 15 minutes to compl...

Podcast: Better Conversations and Care 27.03.2019 57:49

In this Third Thursdays Webinar, physicians and people with Parkinson's discuss strategies to make doctor visits more effective and efficient. Mentioned in this episode: Researchers are studying the link between sense of smell and brain health. People with and without Parkinson's can help by taking a scratch-and-sniff test. It’s free, mailed to your home and takes just 15 minutes to complete. mysm...

Podcast: Deep Brain Stimulation and Focused Ultrasound 27.02.2019 59:38

Listen to our expert panelists talk about medical devices that can manage certain Parkinson's symptoms. Mentioned in this episode: Researchers are studying the link between sense of smell and brain health. People with and without Parkinson's can help by taking a scratch-and-sniff test. It’s free, mailed to your home and takes just 15 minutes to complete. mysmelltest.org/getstarted

Podcast: Levodopa Myths 12.02.2019 5:23

Listen to Dr. Rachel Dolhun tackle widespread myths about levodopa. Mentioned in this episode: Researchers are studying the link between sense of smell and brain health. People with and without Parkinson's can help by taking a scratch-and-sniff test. It’s free, mailed to your home and takes just 15 minutes to complete. mysmelltest.org/getstarted

Addressing Gait and Balance Issues in Parkinson’s 24.01.2019 56:36

Our panelists in this Third Thursdays Webinar discuss common Parkinson's motor symptoms and emerging treatments to target them. Mentioned in this episode: Researchers are studying the link between sense of smell and brain health. People with and without Parkinson's can help by taking a scratch-and-sniff test. It’s free, mailed to your home and takes just 15 minutes to complete. mysmelltest.org/get...

Podcast: Sleeping Well with Parkinson's 26.12.2018 1:02:33

https://www.michaeljfox.org/foundation/news-detail.php?new-parkinson-drug-comes-to-market-after-early-investment-from-the-michael-fox-foundation Mentioned in this episode: Researchers are studying the link between sense of smell and brain health. People with and without Parkinson's can help by taking a scratch-and-sniff test. It’s free, mailed to your home and takes just 15 minutes to complete. my...

Podcast: Parkinson's Will Double by 2040: Are We Ready? 12.12.2018 1:01:16

Hear our panelists and co-authors of the paper "The Parkinson's Pandemic" discuss reasons for this global rise and strategies to contend with the issue. Mentioned in this episode: Researchers are studying the link between sense of smell and brain health. People with and without Parkinson's can help by taking a scratch-and-sniff test. It’s free, mailed to your home and takes just 15 minutes to comp...

Podcast: Research Year in Review and Look Ahead 21.11.2018 58:32

Listen to our expert panelists discuss the progress made in PD research over the last year and what to look forward to in 2019. Mentioned in this episode: Researchers are studying the link between sense of smell and brain health. People with and without Parkinson's can help by taking a scratch-and-sniff test. It’s free, mailed to your home and takes just 15 minutes to complete. mysmelltest.org/get...

Podcast: Visiting with Family Members Who Have Parkinson's 16.11.2018 3:10

Listen to Dr. Rachel Dolhun's tips for making the most of holiday visits with family who have Parkinson's. Mentioned in this episode: Researchers are studying the link between sense of smell and brain health. People with and without Parkinson's can help by taking a scratch-and-sniff test. It’s free, mailed to your home and takes just 15 minutes to complete. mysmelltest.org/getstarted

Podcast: Treating Parkinson's 'Off' Episodes 24.10.2018 52:44

In our latest podcast, listen to our Third Thursday Webinar panelists discuss 'off' times in Parkinson's. Mentioned in this episode: Researchers are studying the link between sense of smell and brain health. People with and without Parkinson's can help by taking a scratch-and-sniff test. It’s free, mailed to your home and takes just 15 minutes to complete. mysmelltest.org/getstarted

Podcast: How Genetic Discoveries Lead to Parkinson's Therapies 10.10.2018 1:00:51

Listen to experts discuss the relationship between genetics and Parkinson's disease. Mentioned in this episode: Researchers are studying the link between sense of smell and brain health. People with and without Parkinson's can help by taking a scratch-and-sniff test. It’s free, mailed to your home and takes just 15 minutes to complete. mysmelltest.org/getstarted

Podcast: Dystonia Causes and Care 26.09.2018 58:22

Listen to experts discuss the causes of dystonia and various treatment options. Mentioned in this episode: Researchers are studying the link between sense of smell and brain health. People with and without Parkinson's can help by taking a scratch-and-sniff test. It’s free, mailed to your home and takes just 15 minutes to complete. mysmelltest.org/getstarted

Podcast: Our MD Talks Muscle Cramps with Parkinson's 12.09.2018 4:33

Hear from our on-staff movement disorder specialist about dystonia: a symptom of Parkinson's and standalone disorder that causes painful muscle cramps. Mentioned in this episode: Researchers are studying the link between sense of smell and brain health. People with and without Parkinson's can help by taking a scratch-and-sniff test. It’s free, mailed to your home and takes just 15 minutes to compl...