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Swallowing Problems in Parkinson’s: Early Warning Signs, Risks, and Strategies for Safety

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Dr. Sandeep Thakkar
Dr. Sandeep Thakkar

In May 2026, The Caring Neurologist podcast series featured an episode on swallowing difficulties in Parkinson’s disease. Sandeep Thakkar, DO, a movement disorder specialist in Southern California, talks about why swallowing problems occur, how to recognize early warning signs, and practical strategies for patients and families to maintain safety and quality of life. Swallowing difficulties are often overlooked in conversations about Parkinson’s but can have serious, even life-threatening consequences if missed.

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Exploring Carbidopa/Levodopa: Resources to Answer Your Questions

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Carbidopa/levodopa is the mainstay of treatment for Parkinson’s disease (PD) and is currently the most effective medication available for PD. Over time, many formulations of this medication have been developed which can make it confusing for people who are trying to understand which version of the medication is best for them. These APDA resources can help you better understand what this medication is, why it works, the different formulations available, and much more.

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“The Future of Biologically Defining and Staging PD, DLB and Related Disorders: What Do We Still Have to Learn to Transition to Clinic?” – Presentation Notes

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Dr. Kathleen Poston

The World Parkinson Congress (WPC) is a global, multi-day gathering of researchers, clinicians, care partners, advocates, and people living with PD that takes place every three years. This year, the 7th WPC took place from May 24–27, 2026, in Phoenix, Arizona. I was excited to see Stanford neurologists presenting at WPC. Stanford’s movement disorders chief, Dr. Kathleen Poston, gave a talk titled “The Future of Biologically Defining and Staging PD, DLB and Related Disorders: What Do We Still Have to Learn to Transition to Clinic?” The talk was about moving promising research tools into everyday patient care.  

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Hablemos de Parkinson – Disfunción autonómica, 10 de junio, 5pm PT

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Dr. Ricardo López Castellanos

Regístrese hoy para el nuevo programa de la APDA, Hablemos de Parkinson el 10 de junio, con nuestro invitado especial el doctor Ricardo López Castellanos quien nos hablará sobre este tema con una perspectiva práctica, enfocándonos en comprender estos síntomas y qué se puede hacer para manejarlos. Juntos exploraremos estrategias para reconocer estos síntomas y hablaremos de pequeños cambios que pueden marcar una gran diferencia en su día a día.

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