In the next episode of Dr. Gilbert Hosts, hear guest Michael Schwarzschild, MD, explain what pre-motor symptoms are, why they matter, and what you should do if you notice them in yourself or a loved one. Parkinson’s symptoms may begin much earlier than you think. Join us on July 9th at 10am PT.
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On June 25, 2025, three major Parkinson’s disease (PD) advocacy organizations have issued a joint statement imploring lawmakers to robustly fund the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the upcoming federal budget in order to keep Parkinson’s disease (PD) research moving forward as quickly as possible. The organizations include the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA), the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Research, and the Parkinson’s Foundation. The APDA says, “We have heard, and share, your concerns about the future of PD research funding. This is the first of many steps in our collective efforts to advocate for the PD community.”
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On Thursday, August 28, from 3-4:30pm PT, Stanford behavioral neurologist Niyatee Samudra, MD, will give an overview of progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) and corticobasal degeneration (CBD). She will cover how PSP and CBD are diagnosed, the most common symptoms, and how these symptoms can be treated.
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Join us on Wednesday, August 13, at 2:30pm PT to hear Stanford Neurology autonomic specialist Mitchell Miglis, MD, speak about orthostatic low blood pressure in parkinsonian syndromes – Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple System Atrophy, and Lewy Body Dementia. Dr. Miglis will address causes, triggers, symptoms, lifestyle changes, and treatment options.
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Join the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) on June 24, at 11am PT, for a webinar about “Managing Driving with Parkinson’s” with occupational therapist Kelsee Hove, OTD, OTR/L.
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