As part of the History of Movement Disorders series, Dr. Sara Schaefer and Dr. David Standaert discuss the research and humanitarian work by Nancy Wexler and team starting in the 1970s in the Venezuelan village of Barranquitas, which has the highest prevalence of Huntington’s disease in the world.
Read MoreDr. Michele Matarazzo interviews Prof. Marjan Jahanshahi on the long term results of the clinical trial of deep brain stimulation of the nucleus basalis of Meynert in people with Parkinson’s disease dementia. In the discussion Prof. Jahanshahi shares thoughts on the future directions of the field. Read the article.
Read MoreIn this episode, Dr. Hugo Morales Briceño discusses the spectrum of phenotypes and genotypes of children with hyperkinetic movement disorders with Dr. Belén Pérez Dueñas and Prof. Manju Kurian. Read the article.
Read MoreDr. Sarah Lidstone interviews Dr. Chang-Qing Gao & Prof. Ji-fung Guo about their recent research on the sensitivity of sniffer dogs for diagnosing Parkinson’s disease. Read the article.
Read MoreMembers of the task force for Axial Postural Abnormalities in Parkinsonism, Prof. Tinazzi, Dr. Geroin and Dr. Artusi, discuss new nosology and cut-off values. Read the article.
Read MoreDr. Sara Schaefer discusses with Prof. Richard Smeyne how viruses including COVID-19 increase the susceptibility to oxidative stress-induced parkinsonism in mouse models, the historical evidence to support a virus-parkinsonism link, the biological basis for this correlation, and ways it may be prevented. Journal CME is available until July 29, 2023 Read the article.
Read MoreAs genetics become more prominent in patient discussions, Professor Roy Alcalay outlines with Dr. Tiago Outeiro the key implications and opportunities as we enter «a different era of genetic testing.»
Read MoreThe lines between functional and organic are blurring, as a promising opportunity to develop outcome measurements arises. Dr. Alberto Espay discusses with Dr. Sara Schaefer these and other advancements in functional movement disorders.
Read MoreDespite the challenge of studying rare conditions like PSP, Dr. Yaroslau Compta discusses with Dr. Eduardo de Pablo-Fernández how leaps forward in recent advances could make us rethink the way we approach the condition.
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