Recent Articles
An experimental drug has been shown to alleviate symptoms of Huntington's disease and extend lifespan in mouse models. Further studies are required to determine whether these results may also apply to humans.
Source: AZO NetworkJune 29, 2026
Women with Parkinson's disease may be more vulnerable to Alzheimer's-related changes in the brain than men, according to new research presented at the European Academy of Neurology (EAN) Congress 2026.
Source: AZO NetworkJune 28, 2026
Researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have uncovered the first direct evidence that deep brain stimulation (DBS) can remodel white matter pathways in the brain and alter communication across large-scale neural networks, revealing a previously unrecognized mechanism that may explain how the therapy helps patients recover from severe depression.
Source: AZO NetworkJune 1, 2026
A rare and fatal brain disorder with no available treatment or cure. One that attacks the nervous system, balance, and the ability to move.
Source: AZO NetworkMay 18, 2026
A team of researchers from NYU Abu Dhabi and the University of Denver have identified a promising small molecule that could help slow or halt the progression of serious brain diseases such as Parkinson's disease, offering new hope for treatments that go beyond managing symptoms.
Source: AZO NetworkApril 1, 2026
Deciding if and when to pursue deep brain stimulation (DBS) can be overwhelming for people with Parkinson's disease. While DBS is one of the most effective interventions for movement symptoms, it's also among the most complex.
Source: AZO NetworkMarch 16, 2026
Movement Disorders
Foundation of Arizona
The Movement Disorders Foundation of Arizona is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of people living with movement disorders, with a particular focus on Parkinsonism and Parkinson's disease.
From providing free community services to novel treatment procedures, the Foundation is dedicated in establishing proper care and support to the people afflicted with movement disorders and their families. We believe that by providing the programs and opportunities that focus on managing their disability, we can enrich the lives of people living with movement disorders here in our community.
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The Movement Disorders Foundation of Arizona is focused on helping people living with movement disorders, with particular focus on Parkinson's disease and Parkinsonism.
Help support the Foundation's mission to enrich the lives of people living with movement disorders through education, research, and community support. With your help, you would be empowering the Foundation to help these people pursue wellness and enable them to live healthy and fulfilling lives.
Audience Testimonials
"Thank you for providing these! I'm newly diagnosed and eager to learn more."
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"I believe I have been to all the boxing classes (zoom, 4). This is the best one yet. To make it even better, more class participation with students counting the exercises with the instructor (good voice training). One, Two, three, etc,"
"This has been a really eye opening program for me."
"Excellent presentation by Dr Subraheinem (SP). She gave answers to questions that were on point"
"The Wellness Webinar was a big help. Thank you! Let’s have more of this coz it gives encouragement to PD patients and to caregivers."
"Outstanding webinar! Breakout rooms were enjoyable. Learned a lot from the speakers."
"Thank you for such in-depth descriptions & explanations of the topics. I probably won’t remember the difficult names of meds mentioned, but I will remember that there are meds for Hallucinations, & other side effects. It was very informative. Blessings"
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"The breakout rooms are helpful. The sponsor videos were a bit choppy. The webinar was very enjoyable and educational. Kudos to the MDFA."
"5 stars for both speakers! Information relevant to me and my desire to become more well-informed regarding disease."
"This was really a very very good webinar. Kudos to the organizers. The breakout rooms were much better this time. I am looking forward to the next webinar."
"Outstanding webinar. The Q & A portion is really informative and engaging."
"The webinars are very insightful. Thank you for making it available."
"Very good seminar. Learned a lot. Looking forward to the next one."
"It was fantastic and I was very grateful. The two doctors were really really wonderful"
"Very interesting subject regarding gastrointestinal symptoms. Very good information and was easy to understand."
Event Calendar
, 2026
Educational Webinar
Beyond Tremors - Neuropathy, Pain & Restless Legs in Parkinson's
| Presented by: | Seth Kaufman, MD |
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Dr. Marwan Sabbagh will be discussing cognitive issues in patients with Parkinson's disease and parkinsonism, and differentiate that from Alzheimer's disease and age-related forgetfulness. During the seminar, current drug therapies will be discussed, role of supplements in cognitive health, as well as role of exercise.
Dr. Ospina and Dr. Evidente will be discussing controversial issues in managing Parkinson's disease that patients often ask about. These include: Are there ways to slow down PD? Can we prevent PD? Are there food items that are beneficial or harmful for PD? If medicines are no longer very effective, what are the alternatives to managing PD? Are natural sources of dopamine better than medications?
(1) Should levodopa be started early or late in PD?; (2) Should elderly patients be put on dopamine agonists?; (3) How strong is the evidence for efficacy of supplements for PD?; (4) Are natural sources of levodopa better than synthetic levodopa pills?; (5) Can cannabis help PD symptoms and is it safe for PD?; (6) Should deep brain stimulation (DBS) be offered earlier in PD rather than later?
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