On Wednesday, July 16, from 3-4:30pm PT, Stanford Movement Disorder Specialist Hengameh Zahed, MD, will give the Palo Alto PD Support Group an update on DBS (Deep Brain Stimulation) for PD. Everyone is welcome.
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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 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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