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health-and-science2 hours ago•4 min saved

From screen star to Parkinson's crusade: Michael J. Fox's mission to cure

Michael J. Fox says his Parkinson's diagnosis at age 29 reshaped his life, steering him from acting toward funding research and advocating for patients. His foundation has funded about $3 billion in Parkinson's research since 2000 and helped advance breakthroughs like a crucial spinal fluid test. Fox and foundation CEO Deborah W. Brooks accepted the Philanthropic Organization of the Year award at The Hollywood Reporter/Social Impact Fund summit, underscoring a shift from stardom to a lifelong mission to cure the disease and give patients a voice.

via USA Today|

#health-and-science #michael-j-fox #michael-j-fox-foundation

entertainment5 hours ago•24 min saved

Ford Praises Michael J. Fox’s Philanthropy at THR Social Impact Summit

At THR’s Social Impact Summit, Harrison Ford presented the Michael J. Fox Foundation with the Philanthropic Organization of the Year award, praising Fox’s resilience and the foundation’s leadership in Parkinson’s research and fundraising (including a goal of about $700 million this year); the event also honored John Mayer and Stephen and Ayesha Curry for their philanthropic work and featured panels on Black equity and Los Angeles’ safety net.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

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entertainment1 day ago•24 min saved

Acting Prolonged Michael J. Fox’s Life, He Says

Michael J. Fox says returning to acting—now on Apple TV+' Shrinking—has “really prolonged my life,” as he balances work with a public fight against Parkinson’s. The piece notes Fox’s Emmy-nominated role is ongoing and highlights how the Michael J. Fox Foundation has funded more than $3 billion in Parkinson’s research, with a goal of $700 million in new commitments this year, driven by co-founder Deborah W. Brooks. Fox’s visibility has helped accelerate patient-focused science, biomarker development, and drug programs, keeping his career and philanthropy closely aligned in the quest for a cure.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#deborah-brooks #entertainment #michael-j-fox

health2 months ago•9 min saved

Ryan Reynolds Opens Up About His Father’s Hidden Parkinson’s Hallucinations and Family Struggles

Ryan Reynolds reveals how his father James, diagnosed with Parkinson’s at 52, later developed vivid hallucinations and delusions that doctors initially attributed to other causes, leaving his wife Tammy an overwhelmed caregiver. He details the loneliness and miscommunication around non-motor PD symptoms, the dangers of older antipsychotics for PD patients, and the shift to newer, safer treatments. Reynolds reflects on their strained relationship, the care his family provided, and his advocacy for awareness through the Michael J. Fox Foundation, urging others to openly discuss cognitive symptoms to improve empathy and quality of life for patients and caregivers.

via Prevention|

#caregiving #delusions #hallucinations

science1 year ago•3 min saved

Texas Researcher Honored with MJFF Award for Parkinson's Breakthrough

Claudio Soto, a Texas scientist, has been awarded the Robert A. Pritzker Prize by the Michael J. Fox Foundation for his pioneering work in Parkinson's research. Soto developed the alpha-synuclein seed amplification assay (AlphaSyn-SAA), a technique that detects misfolded alpha-synuclein in cerebrospinal fluid, enabling early diagnosis of Parkinson's disease. This breakthrough has the potential to transform clinical trials and improve early detection and treatment of Parkinson's and other neurodegenerative diseases.

via Parkinson's News Today|

#alpha-synuclein #early-detection #michael-j-fox-foundation

entertainment2 years ago•3 min saved

"Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan: 35 Years of Love, Country Spirit, and Overcoming Challenges"

Actor Michael J. Fox reflects on his 35-year marriage to Tracy Pollan, describing it as the best years of his life and emphasizing the importance of having a supportive partner. Despite facing physical challenges due to Parkinson's disease, Fox remains grateful for his family and team, and continues to push forward with his foundation's mission to find a cure.

via Fox News|

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health2 years ago•2 min saved

"Breakthroughs in the Quest for a Cure"

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research shared a message of hope with over 230 people at a recent presentation, discussing new treatments, innovative drugs, and the future of Parkinson's research. The foundation, named after actor Michael J. Fox who was diagnosed with Parkinson's at 29, focuses on clinical trials, genetics, and the potential of immunotherapy in treating the disease. With six million people worldwide living with Parkinson's, the foundation aims to find answers and ultimately a cure through ongoing research and targeted treatments.

via Coeur d'Alene Press|

#health #hope #michael-j-fox-foundation

health3 years ago•3 min saved

New Test Identifies Parkinson's Biomarker with High Accuracy

The Michael J Fox Foundation has announced a breakthrough test that can detect a biomarker for Parkinson's disease with 90% accuracy, which may be able to indicate disease before typical symptoms appear. The test, called the alpha-synuclein seed amplification assay (αSyn-SAA), looks for synuclein pathology and was developed as part of the Parkinson's Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI). The biomarker will allow scientists to define Parkinson's disease biologically, opening up new routes in diagnostics and potential therapies. The study is published in The Lancet Neurology.

via IFLScience|

#biomarker #diagnosis #health

health3 years ago•6 min saved

"Michael J. Fox celebrates Parkinson's biomarker breakthrough"

The Michael J. Fox Foundation has announced a significant breakthrough in Parkinson's research, with the discovery of a biomarker that can detect dysfunction in the protein that goes haywire in Parkinson’s disease. The breakthrough comes in the form of a spinal fluid test, which was enabled through an effort led by the foundation for more than a decade, the Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative. The test's strength in detecting Parkinson’s at the molecular level, even before any symptoms have shown up, is off the charts.

via STAT|

#biomarker #clinical-trials #health