Have you heard about the new medication delivery systems or pumps recently approved by the FDA? It has generated a lot of buzz at support groups, clinics and social media. What do these pumps do that makes them different and a new tool for our Movement Disorder Specialist to use to help People with Parkinson's live well with Parkinson's? What can you expect? When should I ask my doctor about if its right for me?

I asked Dr. Ospina these questions and more, including the new long-acting oral levodopa called Crexont. She has answered other important questions in the past and has a great way of explaining things so regular people can understand.

If you want to learn more about the pumps or even a recommendation of when to go from oral to pump to DBS, this is your episode.

https://www.vyalevhcp.com/

https://www.onapgo.com/

https://crexont.com/.

https://www.dbsandme.com/en.html