“Dr. Gilbert Hosts” is a webinar series sponsored by the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA), featuring Dr. Rebecca Gilbert, a movement disorder specialist. On November 5, Dr. Gilbert will host a question-and-answer session about advances in deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's. The speaker is neurosurgeon Alon Mogilner, MD.
Archives for October 2020
Gene Therapy and Parkinson’s Disease – Webinar Notes
October 26, 2020 By
“Dr. Gilbert Hosts” is a webinar series sponsored by the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA), featuring Dr. Rebecca Gilbert, a movement disorder specialist. In September, the webinar speaker, Dr. Tim Greenamyre, gave a thorough overview of gene therapy and Parkinson’s disease (PD), and then answered questions. We at Stanford Parkinson's Community Outreach listened to the webinar and are sharing our notes.
“Thawing Out: Strategies to Reduce Freezing” – Webinar Notes
October 21, 2020 By
The Parkinson Society of British Columbia (PSBC) offered a webinar in mid-September on freezing and how to prevent the condition from occurring in Parkinson’s Disease (PD). Shelly Yu, a neuro physiotherapist with PSBC, provided PD patients and caregivers on strategies to minimize freezing and maintain activity. Specifically, the webinar covered the what, when, where, and why of freezing.
Prodromal Parkinson’s – Webinar Notes
October 21, 2020 By
In early September, the Journal of Parkinson's Disease (based in Amsterdam), The Cure Parkinson's Trust (based in the UK), and Parkinson's Movement co-hosted one of their quarterly webinars on Parkinson's Disease (PD). The topic was prodromal PD, which refers to the stage at which people do not meet the diagnostic criteria for PD but they do exhibit many of the symptoms. Those with "prodromal PD" are obviously at a higher than average risk of meeting the diagnostic criteria for PD in the future. We at Stanford Parkinson's Community Outreach attended the webinar and are sharing our notes.
“Your Head in the Clouds: Brain Fog with Parkinson’s Disease” – Webinar Notes
October 21, 2020 By
The Parkinson Society of British Columbia hosted a webinar in mid-September on brain fog in PD. Brain fog has been described as “fuzzy thinking” and “being unable to feel sharp in one’s thoughts.” The speaker addressed the symptoms behind brain fog and how to promote brain health and wellness.
Stanford Updates Lists of Live, Virtual PD Exercise Classes and PD Exercise Videos
October 19, 2020 By
To ensure those in the Parkinson's community have options to exercise safely during the Covid-19 health crisis, Stanford Parkinson's Community Outreach has expanded our lists of live, virtual PD exercise classes and PD exercise videos. There are lots of options for all levels of mobility.
Stanford Neurosurgeon to discuss Deep Brain Stimulation at Greater Fresno Virtual Support Group Meeting, October 21, 1pm
October 19, 2020 By
Casey Halpern, MD, functional neurosurgeon, Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery and, by courtesy, of Neurology and of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, at the Stanford University Medical Center, will present “Deep Brain Stimulation Update for Parkinson’s Disease” at the Fresno Virtual Support Group Meeting on Wednesday, October 21, from 1:00-2:00pm. The meeting will be presented via video. No registration required.
Register now for virtual PANC Parkinson’s conference, featuring Dr. Soania Mathur, Saturday, October 24, 8:3am-1pm
October 14, 2020 By
The Parkinson Association of Northern California (PANC) is hosting its annual conference, virtually this year. Anyone in the US may attend. The keynote speaker is Parkinson's advocate Dr. Soania Mathur. Several movement disorder specialists from Northern California will be speaking. Registration is $10/person. Stanford Parkinson's Community Outreach will be exhibiting, virtually.
“Work, Money, Meaning, and Parkinson’s” – Webinar Notes
October 9, 2020 By
The Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson's presented a webinar this summer on “Work, Money, Meaning, and Parkinson’s” as part of their Young Onset Parkinson’s Council webinar series. Seven people diagnosed with YOPD participated. Stanford Parkinson's Community Outreach attended the webinar and are sharing our notes.
The Intestinal Microbiome in Health and Disease (including PD) – Webinar notes
October 5, 2020 By
The Houston Area Parkinson Society (HAPS) presented a webinar this summer on "The Intestinal Microbiome in Health and Disease." The speaker was Herbert DuPont, MD, a professor of infectious diseases at the University of Texas School of Public Health. Stanford Parkinson's Community Outreach attended the webinar and are sharing our notes.