Tag: coronavirus

Gone Viral: Stories from the Dystonia Community in a Pandemic

This article was originally published in the Dystonia Dialogue. The Covid-19 outbreak has had a disproportionate impact on individuals with disabilities and chronic medical conditions, including those with dystonia. There has been widespread disruption of local public services, delays in treatment appointments, and changes to everyday routines. The DMRF checked in with several members of […]

Promote Dystonia Awareness While Following Health Recommendations

New face masks are available from the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation (DMRF). They are 100% cotton jersey, 3 ply construction with two layers of jersey with a non-woven center for additional filtration. $10 a piece. Help raise awareness of dystonia while following public health recommendations Click here to order. 

Dystonia & COVID-19: Your Questions Answered

The Dystonia Medical Research Foundation (DMRF) and Dystonia Medical Research Foundation Canada (DMRFC) hosted a webinar, “Dystonia and the COVID-19 Virus – Your Questions Answered,” on Wednesday, April 1, 2020. Movement disorder specialists Mark Hallett, MD of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders & Stroke and Robert Chen, MB BCh, MB BChir of the University […]