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MRI-guided, high-intensity focused ultrasound (FUS) has advanced to become a complementary procedure for not only essential tremor but also Parkinson's disease. loom.ly/oQ5eBdk
Hear experts discuss recent advances in Huntington's disease, from its pathobiology and genetic mechanisms to investigational medications and neurosurgery. loom.ly/kRfjZak
Longitudinal analysis of MDS-UPDRS Part III subsets indicated each of the full scale's 33 items contributes meaningfully to prognostic sensitivity. Thus, #COA experts concluded that shortening the motor exam is not justifiable in early PD. @MDCP_Journalloom.ly/c7TosIw
Frailty is more prevalent in older adults who have Parkinson's disease. Learn the myriad ways clinicans can define, measure and treat frailty to prevent falls and aid daily activities. loom.ly/X8CjvbA
While efficacious disease-modifying treatments for Parkinson's disease remain elusive, ongoing clinical trials are testing new alpha-synuclein immunotherapies, stem cell transplants and multiple GLP-1 agonists. loom.ly/DCBvMQ8
Dr. Sabine Hilfiker addresses the slight differences of alpha-synuclein pathology in LRRK PD and what they could mean in terms of cell biology and molecular mechanisms. loom.ly/gvjcdnQ
Prof. Wassilios Meissner discusses scientific advances in multiple system atrophy, from our growing understanding of MSA pathophysiology to potential diagnostic biomarkers to investigational therapeutics. loom.ly/VULSk1o
Dramatic increases in genetic testing globally over the last several years have enhanced our understanding of the genetic architecture of Parkinson's disease. loom.ly/uSuEfEQ
Dozens of autoantibodies describing new autoimmune movement disorders have been discovered, rapidly expanding the spectrum of recognized clinical phenotypes. loom.ly/fmgxu-k
MDS Young Member Group Research Highlight:Authors emphasize importance of routinely inspecting the tongue during a neurological examination, as abnormal movement is often missed. movementdisorders.org/MDS/Mo…
The quest for PET tracers for imaging proteinopathies continues to progress and other updates from the Neuroimaging field. movementdisorders.org/Podcas…
MDS Young Member Group Research Highlight:
Paucity of non-White representation is stark in randomized controlled trials of investigational PD-modifying pharmacological therapies. movementdisorders.org/MDS/Mo…