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Emerging Therapies for Parkinson’s 2026 – Webinar Notes

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In early April 2026, the Davis Phinney Foundation’s (DPF) annual “Emerging Therapies for Parkinson’s” webinar featured Dr. Michael Okun, movement disorder neurologist at the University of Florida, and Dr. Soania Mathur, a retired family physician and person living with Parkinson’s. The webinar covered the latest PD research, trials, and advances in prevention, symptomatic treatment, and disease-modifying therapies. The speakers also addressed the challenge of evaluating claims circulating on social media.  Read the notes prepared by our Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach team.

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“Strategies for Communicating Effectively With Your Doctor,” Monday, July 6, 11am PT – Register Now

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Register now for the next episode of the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) webinar series, Thriving Through Occupational Therapy, July 6, 11am PT. “Strategies for Communicating Effectively With Your Doctor,” will explore ways to get more out of each medical appointment and become a more active and confident partner in your healthcare journey.

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Atypical Parkinsonian Disorders: Outreach, Access, and Education – Webinar Notes

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Image source: screenshot from Stanford Medicine presentation “Atypical Parkinsonian Disorders: Outreach, Access, and Education”

At the end of May 2026, Stanford Medicine hosted a webinar titled “Atypical Parkinsonian Disorders: Outreach, Access, and Education,” bringing together neurologists and other healthcare professionals to address the diagnosis and multidisciplinary management of progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) and corticobasal degeneration (CBD)/corticobasal syndrome (CBS). This webinar was continuing medical education for physicians and other healthcare providers.

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