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Bachmann-Strauss Dystonia and Parkinson Foundation - BSDPF

Organization URL(s)

Bachmann.Strauss@mssm.edu
www.dystonia-parkinsons.org  External Links Disclaimer Logo

Other Contact Information

One Gustave L. Levy Place
Box 1490
New York, NY 10029

212-241-5614 (Voice)
212-987-0662 (FAX)

Description

The Bachmann-Strauss Dystonia and Parkinson Foundation (BSDPF) is a nonprofit organization established to find better treatments and cures for the movement disorders dystonia and Parkinson’s disease. The goals of BSDPF are to (1) raise funds to support advanced medical research of Dystonia and Parkinson's disease, (2) educate patients and the medical community about the most recent advances in treatment and research, and (3) increase awareness of Dystonia and Parkinson's disease among the general public and the medical community. BSDPF supports research and provides treatment. BSDPF also promotes patient and medical education by providing annual patient symposia focus on Dystonia and Parkinson’s diseases.

Online Resources

Print Resources

The Foundation provides professional and patient information about Dystonia and Parkinson’s disease. Questions and Answers brochures on these movement disorders are available to help newly diagnosed patients and their families.

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Review Date

Thu Feb 9, 2006


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