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 Neurololgy 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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On Tuesday, June 10, from 7-8:30pm, Stanford movement disorders specialist Margaret Ferris, MD, will be speaking to the Stanford Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease (YOPD) Support Group. Topics will include traveling, children, genetics, work, PD mimics, and a bit about upcoming stem cell trials. People in Northern California with YOPD can get the login details by contacting Robin Riddle.
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Register today to hear Stanford’s Dr. Helen Bronte-Stewart discuss adaptive deep brain stimulation (DBS) and Dr. Mehrdad Ayati offer a geriatrician’s perspective on treating PD at this education event on Friday, June 27, 2025, 8:30am to 4:30pm, in San Carlos. Visit the Stanford PD resource table and learn about PD research opportunities. Pre-registration is required and is free (lunch provided).
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On Wednesday, May 28, at 11am PT, in the latest episode of Dr. Gilbert Hosts, Dr. Rebecca Gilbert will discuss the impact that Parkinson’s Disease (PD) has on other medical issues with her guest, movement disorders specialist Julie Kurek, MD.
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