Watch Our Previous Webinars
Controversies in the Use of Medications, Herbs and Early DBS for Parkinson's
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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
Detecting and Targeting Alpha Synuclein: Are We on a Path Toward a Cure for Parkinson's?
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Dr. Padma Mahant Dr. Virgilio Gerald H. Evidente |
Research has shown that the abnormal protein that accumulates in the cells in Parkinson’s Disease and leads to degeneration of cells is phosphorylated alpha synuclein. Dr. Padma Mahant will be discussing the different ways that alpha synuclein can be detected in different tissues, how these tests can be used to differentiate Parkinson’s disease from other parkinsonian syndromes.
September 23, 2023
The Vibrating Glove: An Exciting Alternative For Parkinson's
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Peter A. Tass, M.D., Ph. D. Virgilio Gerald H. Evidente, M.D. |
“The Vibrating Glove Can Control Parkinson’s Symptoms.”
This session will discuss the exciting new vibrating glove that he has developed to alleviate tremor, stiffness, abnormal walking, slow body movement and balance problems associated with Parkinson’s Disease and other movement disorders. Hear from Dr. Tass on the vibrating glove and how it can improve your symptoms and quality of life.
June 10, 2023
This session will discuss the exciting new vibrating glove that he has developed to alleviate tremor, stiffness, abnormal walking, slow body movement and balance problems associated with Parkinson’s Disease and other movement disorders. Hear from Dr. Tass on the vibrating glove and how it can improve your symptoms and quality of life.