In an August 2025 webinar hosted by the Multiple System Atrophy Center of Excellence at Stanford, Stanford’s Movement Disorders Center, and Brain Support Network, Stanford autonomic disorders neurologist Dr. Mitchell Miglis provided a crucial overview of orthostatic hypotension (OH). Understanding and managing OH is vital, as it is a major contributor to falls and can significantly impact your daily quality of life. Read on for some key highlights and detailed notes.
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Join the American Parkinson’s Disease Association (APDA) on August 7, at 11am PT, for a webinar about “Living Well With Parkinson’s & Fatigue” with occupational therapist Monika Lukasiewicz, OTR/L.
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If you have PD, have you ever felt like shifts in climate, temperature, altitude, even geography impact how you feel and function? You’re probably right! In the next episode of Dr. Gilbert Hosts, movement disorders specialist Eleni Okeanis Vaou, MD, will talk about the connection between climate and PD. Join us on July 30 at 11am PT.
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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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