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- Epilepsy Foundation Promotes Proper First Aid for Seizureshttps://practicalneurology.com/news/epilepsy-foundation-promotes-proper-first-aid-for-seizures/2468810/The Epilepsy Foundation has launched a series of public service announcements (PSAs) in an initiative to improve about seizure recognition and awareness of proper first aid. The basketball-themed TV spots will air on CBS’ Philadelphia and Chicago affiliates
- Parkinson's Foundation Hosting Conference on Use of Medical Marijuanahttps://practicalneurology.com/news/parkinsons-foundation-hosting-conference-on-use-of-medical-marijuana/2468832/On March 6-7, in Denver, CO, The Parkinson’s Foundation will host its first conference focused on the use of medical marijuana as potential therapy for patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD). In many of the 31 states that have legalized use
- Global Healthy Living Foundation Launches Migraine Podcast--Talking Head Painhttps://practicalneurology.com/news/global-healthy-living-foundation-launches-migraine-podcast-talking-head-pain/2469617/The Global Healthy Living Foundation (GHLF) has launched a new podcast for Migraine and Headache Awareness Month--June 2021--that will be useful for people living with migraine, their caregivers, and health care teams for months to come. The podcast,
- Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation Announces Development of Comprehensive Biomarker Observatoryhttps://practicalneurology.com/news/alzheimers-drug-discovery-foundation-announces-development-of-comprehensive-biomarker-observatory/2470602/The Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF; New York, NY) announced the investment of $3.2 million to the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) to develop the first ever Biomarker Observatory for Alzheimer disease (AD). The Biomarker Observatory is designed to record and categorize inf
- Parkinson’s Foundation Announces 24-Hour “A Day to Reach Further” Fundraising Eventhttps://practicalneurology.com/news/parkinsons-foundation-announces-24-hour-a-day-to-reach-further-fundraising-event/2470294/The Parkinson’s Foundation initiated its inaugural “A Day to Reach Further” event on Tuesday, September 19. The 24-hour day of giving was launched to raise awareness and funds to support research, care, and quality-of-life–improving programs for people with Parkinson disea
- PatientPoint and the Epilepsy Foundation Combine Seizure Safety and Epilepsy Resourceshttps://practicalneurology.com/news/patientpoint-and-the-epilepsy-foundation-combine-seizure-safety-and-epilepsy-resources/2469792/In a newly announced collaboration, PatientPoint will feature Epilepsy Foundation content on Wait-Time Communication Platform, Interact Exam Room Platform and Provider Access Platform in neurology practices nationwide. The platform will share important seizure first aid information with pat
- National Headache Foundation Survey Shows People With Migraine Feel Misunderstoodhttps://practicalneurology.com/news/national-headache-foundation-survey-shows-people-with-migraine-feel-misunderstood/2469298/A National Headache Foundation migraine survey featuring experiences of individuals with migraine showed that 65% of individuals with migraine currently use triptans as an acute treatment. Most also seek relief across many treatment categories ranging from prescription drugs to over-the-counter p
- $1.5 Million in Community Grant Funding from The Parkinson's Foundationhttps://practicalneurology.com/news/15-million-in-community-grant-funding-from-the-parkinsons-foundation/2468771/More than $1.5 million in community grants from The Parkinson's Foundation were announced. The grants will support education, wellness, and local health programs that address unmet needs for people living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and their loved ones. The grants range from $5,000 t
- Epilepsy Foundation Awards $300,000 in Grants Supporting Novel Treatment Approacheshttps://practicalneurology.com/news/epilepsy-foundation-awards-300000-in-grants-supporting-novel-treatment-approaches/2468863/As part of their Epilepsy Therapy Project, the goal of which is to advance innovation in epilepsy and seizure treatment in a timely manner, The Epilepsy Foundation has awarded 2 grants to support commercialization of novel therapeutic approaches. The grants are awarded to researchers who applied
- Parkinson’s Foundation Expands International Genetic Testing and Counseling Study Through New Grant Fundinghttps://practicalneurology.com/news/parkinsons-foundation-expands-international-genetic-testing-and-counseling-study-through-new-grant-funding/2470403/The Parkinson’s Foundation was awarded a grant by Aligning Science Across Parkinson’s (ASAP), enabling the foundation to expand its international genetics study called PD GENEration (NCT04994015). PD GENEration was initiated to offer genetic testing and counseling for people with Park