Watch Our Previous Seminars
Dementia and MCI in PD, Parkinsonian Disorders and Alzheimer’s
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Dr. Marwan Sabbagh Dr. Virgilio Gerald H. Evidente |
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.
August 24, 2024
Controversies in Managing Parkinson's Disease, Tardive Dyskinesias & Huntington's Disease: Part 2
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Dr, Cristina Ospina Dr. Virgilio Gerald H. Evidente |
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?
June 8, 2024
Controversies in the Use of Medications, Herbs and Early DBS for Parkinson's
| Presented by: |
Dr. Paarth Shah Dr. Virgilio Gerald H. Evidente |
(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?
March 23, 2024