World Parkinson Congress Blog

If You Can Dream It, You Can Do It!

by Elisabeth Ildal

AdvocacyElisabeth IldalDecember 27, 2017two

Patient Advocates Respond to the PD Pandemic

Patient Advocates Respond to the PD Pandemic

by Sara Riggare MSc, PhD candidate & Jonathan A. Stamford BSc, PhD, DSc

AdvocacySara Riggare MSc, PhDDecember 19, 2017two

How I Live Well With Parkinson's

by Garry Ballenger

Living with Parkinson'sGarry BallengerDecember 19, 2017two

Look, Listen and Learn: The Importance of Patients(ce)

Look, Listen and Learn: The Importance of Patients(ce)

by Daniel Weintraub, MD

AdvocacyDaniel Weintraub, MDDecember 14, 2017Impulse Control, non-motor symptoms, two

You May Have The Upper Hand For Now, But You Will Not Win

You May Have The Upper Hand For Now, But You Will Not Win

by Malin Parmar, PhD

Living with Parkinson'sMalin Parmar, PhDDecember 11, 2017Care Partners, Stem cells, neurodegeneration, two

Parkinson’s Disease and Music: Bringing Together Community with a Therapy for All

Parkinson’s Disease and Music: Bringing Together Community with a Therapy for All

by Matthew Brodsky, MD

Comprehensive LivingMatthew Brodsky MDDecember 4, 2017two

Investing in Yourself

by Allison Smith, MA, LMFT

Living with Parkinson'sAllison Smith MA, LMFTNovember 29, 2017World Parkinson Congress, Portland, Education, two

Why We Are Excited About MRI of Neuromelanin to Predict Parkinson's

Why We Are Excited About MRI of Neuromelanin to Predict Parkinson's

by David Sulzer, PhD & Luigi Zecca MD, PhD

Clinical ScienceDavid Sulzer, PhDNovember 27, 2017MRI, Diagnosis, Diagnostics, early screening, neuromelanin, MRi, neuroimaging, two

The Power of Addition

by Dave Iverson

AdvocacyDave IversonNovember 20, 2017clinical trials, diversity, advicates, Inclusion, two

The State of Nursing Education on Parkinson's Disease

The State of Nursing Education on Parkinson's Disease

by Gwyn M. Vernon, MSN, RN, CRNP

Comprehensive LivingGwyn M. Vernon MSN, RN, CRNPNovember 13, 2017Education, Nursing, two

Where Are You?

by Omotola Thomas, MSc

Living with Parkinson's, AdvocacyOmotola Thomas, MScNovember 6, 2017two

How Parkinson's May Make Swallowing Difficult

How Parkinson's May Make Swallowing Difficult

by Hanneke Kalf, PhD, SLP-CCC

Clinical ScienceHanneke Kalf PhD, SLP-CCCNovember 2, 2017Swallowing, Dysphagia, Choking, Aspiration, early screening, October 2017, two

The Risk of Over Giving

by Julie Carter RN, MN, ANP

Living with Parkinson'sJulie Carter RN, MN, ANPOctober 23, 2017Care Partners, Relationships, Compassion Fatigue, October 2017, two

Medical Community Stuck on Therapeutic Strategies That are Counter to Scientific Evidence

Medical Community Stuck on Therapeutic Strategies That are Counter to Scientific Evidence

by Oscar S. Gershanik, MD

Clinical ScienceOscar S. Gershanik MDOctober 16, 2017Carbidopa-Levodopa, Dosage, Dyskinesia, First

The Role of Genetics in Personalized Medicine for Parkinson's Disease

The Role of Genetics in Personalized Medicine for Parkinson's Disease

by Nir Giladi, MD

Basic ScienceNir Giladi MDOctober 11, 2017Personalized Medicine, LRRK2, Genetics, First

The FDA and Oversight of Stem Cells: Implications for Parkinson’s Disease

The FDA and Oversight of Stem Cells: Implications for Parkinson’s Disease

by Jeffrey H. Kordower, PhD and Patrik Brundin MD, PhD

Clinical ScienceJeffrey H. Kordower PhDSeptember 25, 2017Stem Cells, Clinical Trials, FDA, September 2017, one, First

Advice For Those With A Curiosity To Find A Cure For The Shaking Palsy

Advice For Those With A Curiosity To Find A Cure For The Shaking Palsy

by A.J. Lees MD, FRCP, FMedSci

Clinical Science, Basic ScienceA.J. Lees MD, FRCP, FMedSciSeptember 19, 2017Mentor, Research, September 2017, one, First

Serendipity, Benevolence, Acorns And Oaks: Enabling Improved Care Of PwP In Sub-Saharan Africa

Serendipity, Benevolence, Acorns And Oaks: Enabling Improved Care Of PwP In Sub-Saharan Africa

by Njideka U. Okubadejo, MBChB, FMCP

AdvocacyNjideka U. Okubadejo MBChB, FMCPSeptember 18, 2017Developing Countries, Manpower Development, Parkinson's Disease, September 2017, one, First

Advocacy at Altitude

by Andy McDowell

Advocacy, Living with Parkinson'sAndy McDowellSeptember 11, 2017Machu Picchu, Awareness, September 2017, one, First