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International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society
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Stay up to date on novel, clinically-relevant research findings in Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders. Each episode of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society podcast discusses a relevant development in the field, including highlighted journal articles and interviews with the authors.

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    Special Series: Why tremor?

    In the introductory episode for the Tremor Special Series, Dr. Elan Louis tells us about the epidemiology of tremor as well as patients' and health care providers' awareness (or lack thereof). He guides us through his journey from when his mentor suggested that he'd look into familial essential tremor to the most important discoveries of the last two decades. Finally he gives us a glimpse of what's about to come and why tremor matters.

    19 min

  2. OCT 28

    MDJ Research Article of the Year: Harmonizing genetic testing for Parkinson's disease

    Prof. Alessio Di Fonzo shares the results of his award winning, multi-center work examining genetic data from people with early-onset PD in hopes of highlighting the difficulties in interpreting genetic variants emerging from NGS-multigene panels. Read the article.

    12 min

  3. OCT 21

    An online mindfulness-based group intervention for tics

    Dr. Hannah E. Reese and Mr. W. Alan Brown discuss their pilot study of a mindfulness-based group virtual intervention for tic disorders, that was co-developed with patients. Journal CME is available until August 21, 2025 Read the article.

    22 min

  4. OCT 7

    Better understanding functional movement disorders • 2024 MDS Congress

    Dr. Alexander Lehn breaks down functional movement disorders; what is happening in the brain, what are the potential risk factors and what future treatments and clinical trials we have to look forward to.

    11 min

  5. OCT 7

    Biomarkers and basic science research • 2024 MDS Congress

    Prof. Brit Mollenhauer shares her excitement about basic science, including biomarker research, and how she believes MDS’s diversity can help foster more collaboration between clinicians and basic scientists.

    10 min

  6. OCT 7

    Genetic dystonias and understanding molecular pathways • 2024 MDS Congress

    Prof. Michael Zech takes a dive into his talk on gene discovery in dystonia. He explains how new findings can provide insight into the pathophysiology of dystonia and improve patient care and treatment.

    12 min

  7. OCT 7

    New genes and technologies for movement disorder genetics • 2024 MDS Congress

    Dr. Kishore Kumar shares the new genes associated with Parkinson's disease, dystonia, and ataxia. He also shares how new technologies, like long read sequencing, can assist in finding epigenetic changes.

    10 min

  8. OCT 7

    Past, present, future: An interview with MDS President • 2024 MDS Congress

    Dr. Victor Fung sat down with Dr. Michele Matarazzo at the #mdscongress to reflect on the advice from his predecessors and how that is helping him achieve his goals as MDS President.

    12 min
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Stay up to date on novel, clinically-relevant research findings in Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders. Each episode of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society podcast discusses a relevant development in the field, including highlighted journal articles and interviews with the authors.

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  • Creator
    International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    202
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2022 MDS
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