Stanford PD Community Blog

In January, movement disorder specialist Eleni Okeanis Vaou, MD, was the guest speaker for an episode of Dr. Gilbert Hosts on the different formulations of carbidopa/levodopa available. Carbidopa/levodopa continues to be the gold standard of treatment for the motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD) and can be very effective in controlling the stiffness and slowness that are characteristic of PD. Knowing the differences between the different formulations and understanding why you are prescribed a specific formulation over another can be confusing. With new and more formulations of carbidopa/levodopa available, physicians can offer more personalized treatment approaches.

The mouth is rarely considered in the care of Parkinson’s Disease (PD), even though PD can cause several mouth-related issues. On November 21 Dr. Gilbert will have an in-depth discussion about dental challenges and PD with Board-Certified Dentist Anesthesiologist Louis Seigelman, DDS. Dr. Seigelman specializes in dental care for patients with unique medical situations, such as PD.

On August 6 PMD Alliance hosted a webinar on Understanding Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). PSP is a neurodegenerative disease that can mimic Parkinson’s, but PSP is a distinct diagnosis with its own features and treatments. Amazingly, there are seven subtypes of PSP!

Movement disorders specialist, David Shprecher, DO, gave an overview of symptoms, the diagnostic process, complications of PSP, as well as current treatment options and the importance of participating in clinical trials (including brain donation) to advance understanding of PSP and develop new treatment options.

On Thursday, October 31, at 11am PT, Dr. Rebecca Gilbert will discuss vision changes and Parkinson’s Disease (PD) with her guest, neuro-ophthalmologist Janet Rucker, MD, in the latest episode of Dr. Gilbert Hosts.