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Advocacy
June 1, 2023

Pride: Parkinson’s & LGBTQ Health Disparities

“I believe that telling our stories, first to ourselves and then to one another and the world, is a revolutionary act.”   ― Janet Mock, Writer,…
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ListsTop 10's
May 9, 2023

10 Types of Parkinsonisms

Parkinsonism is an umbrella term that refers to brain conditions that cause slowed movements, rigidity, and tremors. These conditions can happen for many reasons, including…
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Community Voices
May 5, 2023

Growing Up with Tourette’s: An Interview with Dr. Shprecher

For David Shprecher, DO, caring for the movement disorders community is personal. Dr. Shprecher has been open about his journey with Tourette’s syndrome, a neurological…
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Ambassadors in Action
April 6, 2023

A Book Study to End PD and Motivate Activism

You think “exciting book study” sounds oxymoronic, especially one about science and medicine, right?  This is not just any book.   Ending Parkinson’s Disease: A Prescription for…
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ListsTop 10's
April 6, 2023

Top 10 Tulip Facts

Learn more about this popular spring flower that has long been associated with the Parkinson’s community. 1. Tulips are native to Central Asia, but were…
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Community Voices
March 30, 2023

Healthcare Providers Wish You Knew…

At our first Advanced Therapeutics in Movement & Related Disorders (ATMRD) Congress, we dove into advanced clinical science with a sold-out crowd of healthcare providers…
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