
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Aug. 29, 2013 — Michael J. Fox is back in the spotlight this fall in a new sitcom "The Michael J. Fox Show" and spreading awareness about Parkinson's disease, a condition both he and his TV character have in common. Fox has been an outspoken advocate for Parkinson's disease research and awareness since disclosing his condition to the public in 1998.
MULTIMEDIA ALERT: For more information and downloadable audio and video from Dr. Hassan about Parkinson's disease, visit the Mayo Clinic News Network.
Parkinson's disease is a progressive nervous system disorder that affects movement and may cause shaking, muscle stiffness, slowing of movement, impaired balance or other symptoms. It impacts about 1 in 200 people, says Anhar Hassan, M.D., a Mayo Clinic movement disorders specialist.
"What Michael J. Fox is doing to spread awareness on Parkinson's — from fundraising to education to playing a TV character with the disease — is very commendable," says Dr. Hassan. "Parkinson's disease touches the lives of many people. Education is vital."
Five things every person should know about Parkinson's disease:
To interview Dr. Hassan or another Mayo Clinic Parkinson's expert about the disease contact, Nick Hanson at newsbureau@mayo.eduor call 507-284-5005.
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