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In this episode, we spoke with Jill Farmer, DO, MPH, an assistant professor of neurology and director of the Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorder Program at Global Neurosciences Institute, who spoke with us about the current landscape of care for women with Parkinson disease (PD), how the approach to their care can differ from men, the major gaps around education and treatment for these women, and much more.

Episode Breakdown:

1:15 – The presentation of Parkinson disease for women

3:00 – Nonmotor symptoms that can create challenges for diagnosis

4:45 – OFF episodes and dyskinesia in women vs men

7:00 – Being attentive to patient needs in treatment

10:20 – The daily impact of Parkinson disease

13:05 – Neurology News Minute

16:30 – Encouraging women with Parkinson to participate in trials

18:30 – Barriers to care specific to women

20:00 – Communication with women patients

22:20 – Areas of need for research

23:35 – Conversations in areas of limited knowledge

25:20 – Closing thoughts

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