The “World Parkinson Coalition (WPC) Virtual: Advancing Science, Care, & Living with Parkinson’s” online congress runs from May 17-21, 2021. The program begins at 8am PT each day. There are five simultaneous tracks — clinical science, basic science, comprehensive care, treatment options, and living with Parkinson’s. Pre-registration ($25) is required.
… Full Story>In early April, the Parkinson’s Foundation hosted the webinar “Understanding Thinking Changes in Parkinson’s” with speaker Dr. Jennifer Goldman. Dr. Goldman addressed cognitive changes in people with Parkinson’s Disease (PD). It is important to note that not everyone with PD will experience cognitive symptoms.
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Register now for the next episode of “Dr. Gilbert Hosts” where APDA’s Chief Scientific Officer, Dr. Rebecca Gilbert, speaks with Dr. Walter Koroshetz about PD research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Dr. Koroshetz is director of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), a division of the NIH. The webinar is scheduled for Friday, May 7, 9am PT.
… Full Story>The Movement Disorders Foundation is hosting a free, virtual symposium on May 15! “Connecting the Science to Hope” will bring together leading experts to reveal the latest advancements in research and clinical trials across movement disorders, with a specific focus on Parkinson’s Disease, Huntington’s Disease, Essential Tremor, and Dystonia. They have announced some wonderful speakers who will speak to research and clinical updates.
… Full Story>In late March, the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) hosted a webinar on speech with speech-language pathologist Lisa Sommers. Lisa described the changes — sometimes subtle –in breath support, voice production, speed and accuracy, inflection of voice, facial expressions and swallowing. She noted that about 90% of people with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) will experience these kinds of changes in communication.
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