A young boy presents with exercise-induced episodic gait disturbance. Dr. Shekeeb Mohammad analyses the clinical phenomenology alongside laboratory and neuroimaging findings, systematically exploring the differential diagnosis before arriving at the final diagnosis.
Read MoreDr. Mena Farag joins Dr. Eduardo de Pablo-Fernández to discuss how proenkephalin and other biomarkers can help monitor the earliest stages of Huntington’s disease decades before the onset of motor symptoms. Journal CME is available until February 11, 2027 Read the article.
Read MoreThis episode explores shame as an often-overlooked but impactful non-motor symptom of Parkinson’s disease. Drawing on her team’s recent research, Dr. Vanessa Fleury discusses the psychological and clinical determinants of shame, its strong link to quality of life, and why it deserves greater attention in routine care. The conversation highlights how recognizing and addressing shame…
Read MoreIn this episode, Dr. Alexander Lehn explores the clinical management of Parkinson’s disease across the reproductive journey; before conception, during pregnancy, and in the postpartum period. He shares the current evidence, practical challenges, medication safety considerations, and multidisciplinary decision-making. The conversation highlights gaps in data, real-world clinical strategies, and key counseling points to support optimal…
Read MoreDr. Sara Schaefer is joined by Dr. Valentina Leta and Dr. Ray Chaudhuri to discuss their randomized controlled trial on the effects of probiotic use on inflammation, motor, and non-motor symptoms in Parkinson’s disease. Journal CME is available until December 18, 2026 Read the article.
Read MoreIn another installment of the ongoing History Series, Dr. Christopher Goetz joins Dr. Sara Schaefer to discuss the legacy of Jean-Martin Charcot within the fields of medicine medicine, neurology, medical education, and movement disorders.
Read MoreDr. Sarah Camargos continues her conversation on palliative in movement disorders by interviewing Mr. Victor McConvey. Together they discuss the current state of palliative care in movement disorders including current barriers, challenges, and future goals.
Read MoreDifferentiating a dystonic head tremor from a head tremor in essential tremor can sometimes be diagnostically challenging. In this episode, Dr. Mitra Afshari interviews Dr. Jung Hwan Shin and Prof. Beomseok Jeon on their investigation into the rhythmicity and sinusoidality of head tremors in cervical dystonia versus essential tremor using simple 2D video recordings. We’ll…
Read MoreTo celebrate the 40th Anniversay of the MDS, Dr. Michele Matarazzo sits down with two key leaders of the MDS Asian Oceanian section, Prof. Carolyn Sue and Prof. Beomseok Jeon. Together they discuss the early years of movement disorder “rock stars,” how the society has changed through their eyes, and impacts it has had on…
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Two key leaders of the MDS Pan-American section, Dr. Cynthia Comella and Dr. Oscar Gershanik, discuss how they got involved in the society, what they are most proud of, and what the Society means to them, both professionally and personally.
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