The Movement Disorder Journal and News

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This podcast talks about Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremors, and other movement disorders that affect millions of people all over the world.

Episodes

  1. Jun 18

    Neuralight's Eye-Movement Software and the MDS-UPDRS

    In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Eitan Raveh, VP of Clinical Partnerships at NeuraLight, to explore a technology that could reshape how Parkinson's disease is measured and tracked in clinical trials. For nearly four decades, the MDS-UPDRS has been the gold standard for evaluating Parkinson's progression, but a new study suggests that a simple eye-tracking test, administered on a tablet in about ten minutes, may be more sensitive at detecting disease progression than the scale neurologists have relied on for generations. Dr. Raveh walks us through NeuraLight's landmark longitudinal study, what the Amplitude of Saccadic Hypometria actually measures, and why two of the scientists who helped build the MDS-UPDRS are now co-authors on a paper showing it may have met its match. If you follow Parkinson's research, drug development, or the future of digital biomarkers in neurology, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

  2. Jun 6

    The Brutal Math of Parkinson’s Clinical Trials

    In this episode, we explore the costs of clinical trials for both the patients and the drug companies, the risks that can come along with them, and the difficult balance between hope and uncertainty that exists in every study. We'll take a closer look at what it takes to bring a new treatment from the laboratory to the clinic, why so many promising therapies fail, and how the people who participate in clinical trials play a vital role in advancing medical science.

    The Brutal Math of Parkinson’s Clinical Trials

  3. Jun 5

    A Parkinson's Podcast with Dr. Homer Ferree

    We cover the basics of Parkinson's Disease and Essential Tremor. Whether you've been diagnosed or have a friend or family member with the disease, this podcast is for you.

    A Parkinson's Podcast with Dr. Homer Ferree

  4. Jun 4

    Parkinson's, Aging, and the Gut Microbiome

    Researchers are now more than ever convinced that Parkinson's disease could start in the digestive tract years before symptoms could ever develop. In this episode, Dr. Julie Anderson and Dr. Minna Schmitt of the Buck Institute for Research and Aging explore the growing body of research connecting the gut, the brain, and Parkinson's disease, including the role of the microbiome, inflammation, and the gut-brain axis. We discuss what scientists are discovering, what it could mean for earlier diagnosis, and why gut health has become one of the most talked-about areas of Parkinson's research today.

    Parkinson's, Aging, and the Gut Microbiome

  5. Jun 4

    TogetherForSharon®: Fighting Parkinson’s by Transforming Grief into Advocacy for Parkinson’s Awareness

    After losing his mother, Sharon, to Parkinson’s disease, Dr. George Ackerman transformed personal tragedy into a nationwide advocacy movement. Through TogetherForSharon, he is working to raise awareness, educate communities, support research, and give a voice to families affected by Parkinson’s. This is a story about resilience, purpose, and how one family's loss became a source of hope for millions of others.

    TogetherForSharon®: Fighting Parkinson’s by Transforming Grief into Advocacy for Parkinson’s Awareness

  6. 08/07/2025

    Growing Up with Essential Tremor

    Erika Ganong, Vice President of the National Parkinson's Institute, joins her father, Ray Ganong, for a personal conversation about living with Essential Tremor. Erika shares what it was like growing up with the condition, the daily challenges she has faced, and how Essential Tremor has influenced her life over the years. Ray offers a father's perspective, reflecting on watching his daughter navigate the disorder and the support their family provided along the way. Together, they discuss the realities of living with Essential Tremor, overcoming misconceptions, adapting to everyday obstacles, and the importance of education, advocacy, and support for those affected by movement disorders.

    Growing Up with Essential Tremor
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This podcast talks about Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremors, and other movement disorders that affect millions of people all over the world.

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