The mission of the MDFA is to enrich the lives of those with movement disorders. MDFA’s vision is to support those with movement disorders using research, education and community.
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Subcutaneous Apomorphine Pump (Onapgo): An Exciting Non-Surgical Option for Parkinson's Disease
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44:59This educational seminar will discuss the latest medical breakthrough in managing Parkinson's disease - the subcutaneous pump infusion therapies. Learn about how this new nonsurgical device can help alleviate your Parkinson's symptoms and improve your quality of life. Support the show Follow us: Youtube Facebook Website…
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Q&A Dr. Khashayar Dashtipour and a Patient Advocate on Onapgo – A Non-Surgical Parkinson’s Treatment
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33:47Join Dr. Khashayar Dashtipour and a patient advocate for an insightful Q&A on the Subcutaneous Apomorphine Pump (Onapgo), a groundbreaking non-surgical treatment option for managing Parkinson’s disease symptoms. Support the show Follow us: Youtube Facebook WebsiteBy Movement Disorders Foundation of Arizona
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Subcutaneous Pump: A New Non-Surgical Option For Parkinson’s Disease
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1:10:48This educational seminar will discuss the latest medical breakthrough in managing Parkinson's disease - the subcutaneous pump infusion therapies. Learn about how this new nonsurgical device can help alleviate your Parkinson's symptoms and improve your quality of life. Support the show Follow us: Youtube Facebook Website…
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Solutions to Common Sleep-Related Issues in Parkinson's, Tremor & Normal Aging
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1:31:44Renowned sleep specialist Dr. Ruchir Patel will discuss some common sleep related issues encountered in Parkinson's and other movement disorders, as well as in normal aging individuals including REM behavior disorder, insomnia, poor sleep, sleep apnea, daytime sleepiness, limb jerking, etc. Drug therapy, supplements, cannabinoids, nonpharmacologic …
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Tremor, PD, Parkinsonism & Dementia: Lessons from the Brain Bank Program
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1:11:45Dive deep into the connections between Tremor, Parkinson's Disease, Parkinsonism & Dementia with insights from the Brain Bank Program led by Dr. Shill. Dr. Shill will share key findings from 10 years of research on aging and neurodegenerative disorders. This is a rare chance to learn about the groundbreaking work happening in your own community! Su…
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Dementia and MCI in PD, Parkinsonian disorders and Alzheimer's I
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47:30Dr. 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. Support the show Follow us: Y…
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Dementia and MCI in PD, Parkinsonian disorders and Alzheimer's II
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19:50➡️ Dr. Marwan Noel Sabbagh is a board-certified neurologist specializing in Alzheimer’s and neurodegenerative diseases. With over 430 scientific articles and leadership in national Alzheimer’s trials, he is the editor-in-chief of Neurology and Therapy and author of several books, including The Alzheimer’s Answer and The Alzheimer’s Prevention Cookb…
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Controversies in the Use of Medications, Herbs, and Early DBS for Parkinson's
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1:23:53Movement disorders neurologists Dr. Paarth Shah and Dr. Virgilio Gerald Evidente will be discussing in a panel discussion type of seminar the controversial issues regarding managing Parkinson’s at different stages. The duo will discuss among others the following: (1) Should levodopa be started early or late in PD?; (2) Should elderly patients be pu…
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Stem Cell & Gene Therapy for Parkinson's & Other Movement Disorders: How Close Are We to a Cure? Part I
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52:52Presented by our main speaker, Jeffrey H. Kordower, Ph.D This lecture discusses the pathogenesis of Parkinson’s disease, meaning how and why the pathology occurs. We also went into great details regarding the cell and gene therapies presently being employed in subjects with PD as well as new strategies that are close to entering the clinical pipeli…
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Stem Cell & Gene Therapy for Parkinson's & Other Movement Disorders: How Close Are We to a Cure? Part II
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9:12Presented by our moderator, Dr. Virgilio Gerald H. Evidente This lecture discusses the pathogenesis of Parkinson’s disease, meaning how and why the pathology occurs. We also went into great details regarding the cell and gene therapies presently being employed in subjects with PD as well as new strategies that are close to entering the clinical pip…
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Detecting and Targeting Alpha Synuclein: Are We on a Path Toward a Cure for Parkinson's?
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38:39Research 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 fro…
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Imbalance and Dizziness in Movement Disorders - Part 2
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26:05Ask the Doctor: Questions from the Audience Presented by Dr. Diego Torres-Russotto, MD, FAAN Support the show Follow us: Youtube Facebook WebsiteBy Movement Disorders Foundation of Arizona
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Urinary or Urologic Issues in Parkinson's Disease and Parkinsonism - Part 2
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27:21Urinary or Urologic Issues in Parkinson's Disease and Parkinsonism This webinar will discuss the various urinary symptoms that patients with Parkinson's disease or parkinsonism experience including frequency of urination, irritable bladder, urgency of urination, urination at night, urinary tract infections, etc. It will also discuss how the various…
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The Vibrating Glove: An Exciting Alternative for Parkinson's
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58:24“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 …
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The Vibrating Glove: An Exciting Alternative for Parkinson's Part 2
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38:06“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. Dr. Tass and Dr. Virgilio Gerald H. Evidente will lead a …
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Doc, Do I have Atypical Parkinsonism? by David Shprecher, DO MSsi Support the show Follow us: Youtube Facebook WebsiteBy Movement Disorders Foundation of Arizona
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Memory & Cognitive Issues in Parkinson's and other movement disorders.
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50:20Memory & Cognitive Issues in Parkinson's and other movement disorders. by Dr. Khashayar Dashtipour Ask The Doctor: Questions From The Audience by Dr. Virgilio Gerald H. Evidente, M.D. Director The program aims to discuss how to recognize and treat cognitive issues in patients with Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders. It will also touch…
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Gastrointestinal Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease
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36:52Presentations include: Gastrointestinal symptoms of Parkinson's Disease by Dr. Pinky Agarwal, MD, FAAN Ask The Doctor: Questions From The Audience by Dr. Virgilio Gerald H. Evidente, M.D. Director The webinar will discuss common gastrointestinal issues that Parkinson's disease patients experience including: constipation, irritable bowel, nausea, bl…
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Sleep Quality and its Impact on Risk and Symptoms of Parkinson's
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33:47Sleep Quality and its Impact on Risk and Symptoms of Parkinson's by Ruchir P. Patel, M.D., FACP Ask The Doctor: Questions From The Audience by Dr. Virgilio Gerald H. Evidente Support the show Follow us: Youtube Facebook WebsiteBy Movement Disorders Foundation of Arizona
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Breakthrough Therapies for Parkinson’s: the Latest and the Greatest
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46:33Presentation include: Breakthrough Therapies for Parkinson’s: the Latest and the Greatest Presented by: Dr. Ramon Rodriguez Ask the Doctor: Questions from the Audience Presented by Dr. Virgilio Gerald H. Evidente, M.D. The webinar will focus on the newest medications currently approved in the treatment of motor and nonmotor symptom of Parkinson's d…
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Tremor: Drug Options, Wearable Devices, DBS & Focused Ultrasound - Speaker 1
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44:43Tremor: Drug Options, Wearable Devices, DBS & Focused Ultrasound - Speaker 1 The seminar will discuss the different causes of tremor, as well as pharmacologic, nonpharmacologic and surgical options for tremor. The seminar will also compare and contrast focused ultrasound versus deep brain stimulation for management of tremors not sufficiently contr…
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Tremor: Drug Options, Wearable Devices, DBS & Focused Ultrasound - Speaker 2
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54:44Tremor: Drug Options, Wearable Devices, DBS & Focused Ultrasound - Speaker 2 The seminar will discuss the different causes of tremor, as well as pharmacologic, nonpharmacologic and surgical options for tremor. The seminar will also compare and contrast focused ultrasound versus deep brain stimulation for management of tremors not sufficiently contr…
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Urologic or Urinary Issues in Parkinson’s Disease
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30:49Urologic or Urinary Issues in Parkinson’s Disease This webinar will discuss the various urinary symptoms that patients with Parkinson's disease or parkinsonism experience including frequency of urination, irritable bladder, urgency of urination, urination at night, urinary tract infections, etc. It will also discuss how the various Parkinson's medi…
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Imbalance and Dizziness in Movement Disorders
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55:09During this activity we will discuss the definitions of dizziness, vertigo, poor balance and lightheadedness. We will also review how these symptoms present in patients with Movement Disorders, in particular Parkinson Disease, PD-Plus syndromes, Tremor disorders and Ataxia. We will also review some treatment options. Presentation include: Imbalance…
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