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Substantial Matters: Life & Science of Parkinson’s

In Substantial Matters: Life & Science of Parkinson’s, host Dan Keller, PhD, interviews Parkinson’s experts to highlight treatments and techniques that can help you live a better life now, as well as research that can bring a better tomorrow. Episodes focus topics relevant to your daily life, including new levodopa delivery methods, exercise, clinical trials, nutrition and more! Learn more about our episodes and speakers at parkinson.org/Podcast. Follow and rate us on your favorite podcast platform to be notified when there’s a new episode! Let us know what other topics you would like us to cover by visiting parkinson.org/feedback.
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Genetics and PD: What do we know so far?

Jan 28, 2020

New tools in genetics are providing researchers with insights into diseases never before obtainable. For Parkinson’s disease (PD), research promises to reveal specific genes and mutations that contribute to the risk of developing PD as well as mechanisms by which these genes act. Along these lines, the...

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What is Deep Brain Stimulation?

Jan 14, 2020

Among the treatments for Parkinson’s disease (PD), the most common are medications, which can work well up to a point. But when motor symptoms are not adequately controlled with drugs, deep brain stimulation (DBS) may be an option. Using electrodes placed in the brain, an implantable pulse generator (IPG) placed in...

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